Fitting the Sixth Finger

Gina Ferrara lives in New Orleans and has several collections of poems that include The Size of Sparrows (Finishing Line Press, 2006), Ethereal Avalanche (Trembling Pillow Press, 2009), Amber Porch Light (CW Books, 2013) and Carville: Amid Moss and Resurrection Fern (FLP, 2014). She teaches English and creative writing at Delgado Community College and is a guest artist at the Low Residency MFA Program at the University of New Orleans. Her poetry has appeared in Callaloo, anderbo, Valley Voices and others. She has received grants from the Louisiana Division of the Arts and The Elizabeth George Foundation. Since 2007 she has been curating The Poetry Buffet, a monthly reading series presented by the New Orleans Public Library.

Paperback: 78 pages
Publisher: Kelsay Books (April 6, 2017)