OSCAR FUENTES was born in New York to immigrant parents from Honduras. Known as “The Biscayne Poet,” he is a Miami-based multidisciplinary artist who has been a dedicated force in the arts for more than 30 years. He is currently promoting his latest book, Geography of Light: Poems (Indie Earth Publishing). Fuentes’ work captures the spirit of family and memory. He is the author of 13 books, including Relics of the Heart: Stories of my Family; Poetry City: Poems; and Biscayne Inferno and Other Stories. His unique presence earned him a feature on Bravo’s The Real Housewives of Miami, where he showcased his typewriter poetry performance. Fuentes also hosts a poet-in-residency program at the 1 Hotel South Beach, where he writes on his typewriter for the public every Saturday afternoon, bringing poetry to the community in a vibrant, interactive way. In recognition of his contributions to Miami’s literary community, he was awarded the inaugural Miami-Dade Mayoral Poetry Commendation by Mayor Daniella Levine Cava. Represented by Indie Earth Books and Jitney Books, Fuentes brings a Miami-inspired style to his art, even down to his signature typewriter-tape mustache.
