Picture an Italian storyteller who spun tales of angels and forbidden love between diner orders—meet Elisa S. Amore! Born in 1984, this bestselling author of young adult fantasy and romance has enchanted readers worldwide with her Touched Saga, a supernatural saga blending love, destiny, and otherworldly intrigue. From her nocturnal writing sessions to her Hollywood collaborations, Amore’s journey is as captivating as her stories.
The Making of Elisa S. Amore
Elisa S. Amore, born Elisa Strazzanti on April 13, 1984, in Italy, grew up with a passion for storytelling. While working at her parents’ diner, she dreamed up her debut novel, jotting down ideas between serving customers. Inspired by Shakespeare and Nicholas Sparks, Amore found magic in romantic Verona and Venice’s canals, infusing her tales with Italian charm. Her love for pizza, travel, and stargazing shaped her creative process, often writing at night under the stars’ glow.
Elisa S. Amore’s Unforgettable Stories
Amore’s Touched Saga, a four-book paranormal romance series, is her crown jewel. Published initially in Italian by Editrice Nord, it sold over 200,000 copies and became a global hit after its 2016 English translation. The first book, Touched: The Caress of Fate, follows Gemma, a human girl, and Evan, an Angel of Death, in a heart-wrenching love story critics dubbed a young adult Meet Joe Black. Its sequels, Unfaithful, Brokenhearted, and Expiation, deepen the saga’s themes of fate and sacrifice.
In 2018, Amore expanded her universe with Dark Tournament, the first of the Infernal Odyssey trilogy, a spin-off exploring the Touched world’s darker corners. Her latest, Lost Paradise - Rogue Arena (2021), follows Drake and Stella through Hell’s treacherous Rogue Arena. Amore’s poetic style, vivid supernatural settings, and intense romances have earned her the title “undisputed queen of romantic fantasy” by Vanity Fair Italy.
Why Elisa S. Amore Matters
Amore’s impact transcends her books. Her self-publishing success, highlighted by Vanity Fair Italy, inspires aspiring authors. Her collaboration with Hollywood star Matt Lanter and Disney actress Emma Galvin for the Touched audiobook brought her stories to new audiences. With a loyal social media fanbase, Amore has become a beacon for young adult fantasy readers, blending Italian folklore with universal themes of love and destiny. Her work’s cinematic potential, noted by Goodreads fans, hints at future adaptations.
- Born: April 13, 1984, Italy
- Key Works: Touched Saga, Dark Tournament, Lost Paradise - Rogue Arena
- Notable Recognition: Featured in Vanity Fair, MarieClaire, and Wired Italy
- Fun Fact: Her family calls her “the bookworm” for her vast book and animated movie collection!
Ready to fall in love with angels and defy fate? Grab Touched: The Caress of Fate and dive into Elisa S. Amore’s spellbinding world of young adult fantasy!