Dru Pagliassotti is an American author who has made a significant contribution to the genres of fantasy and science fiction. From a young age, Pagliassotti was drawn to writing, often spending hours alone with typewriters, ink, and paper, creating her own worlds and stories. This early exposure to writing has manifested in the numerous books that Pagliassotti has authored.
In addition to being a successful author, Pagliassotti is also a professor of communication at California Lutheran University. She teaches courses on comic books, Venetian culture, and has conducted research in areas such as steampunk webcomics and Yaoi. Her academic background and expertise in communication studies have undoubtedly informed her writing, providing a unique perspective that is reflected in her work.
Pagliassotti has written in various genres, including steampunk, horror, and fantasy. Her Clockwork Heart trilogy is a notable contribution to the steampunk genre. She has also edited horror fiction anthologies, such as Midnight Lullabies, Day Terrors, and Mortis Operandi. Pagliassotti's horror and steampunk stories have been published in various venues, including Apexology, The Mammoth Book of Ghost Romance, and Corsets & Clockwork: 13 Steampunk Romances.
Aside from her work as an author and professor, Pagliassotti is also an active researcher in areas such as gender representations in steampunk fiction and comics, boys' love manga, and neo-Victorianism in comics. Her research and academic background have allowed her to bring a unique and informed perspective to her writing, making her a valuable voice in the genres of fantasy and science fiction.