Francesca Zappia is an award-winning author known for her Young Adult books, including Eliza and Her Monsters, Katzenjammer, and Greymist Fair.
Francesca Zappia holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Mathematics and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Indianapolis.
Zappia's debut novel, Made You Up (2015), garnered significant attention for its sensitive portrayal of mental illness and engaging storytelling. Following this success, Eliza and Her Monsters, which explores themes of creativity, mental health, and the impact of online communities, further established her reputation as a talented voice in young adult literature.
Her recent works, such as Katzenjammer (2022) and Greymist Fair (2023), are popular with readers because of their unique stories and characters.
Zappia has also written The Children of Hypnos, a serial novel published on platforms like Tumblr and Wattpad. This project reflects her interest in exploring different storytelling formats and connecting with her audience.
She has expressed interest in publishing Monstrous Sea, a fictional webcomic from Eliza and Her Monsters, as a standalone book. However, she notes that such projects depend on demonstrating sufficient demand to publishers.
Francesca Zappia currently lives in Indiana. She balances her writing career with hobbies like drawing, reading, and playing video games.
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