Elisa S. Amore is a bestselling Italian author, known for her work in young adult, romance, fantasy, adult fiction, and paranormal stories. She is particularly famous for her supernatural romance series, Touched Saga. Born as Elisa Strazzanti on April 13, 1984, in Italy, Amore currently resides in Switzerland. She began writing her first young adult fantasy book while working at her parents' diner, often dreaming up the story between orders. Amore initially wrote and published her books in Italian, but in 2016, she started getting her novels translated into English for a wider audience.
Amore's love for writing began while she was working at her parents' diner, where she would often dream up stories between orders. She has a deep passion for pizza and traveling, which she considers to be constant sources of inspiration. Some of her novels' love scenes were even inspired by her strolls along the canals in Venice and visits to Romeo's Juliet's home in Verona. Her all-time favorite writer is Shakespeare, and she also loves Nicholas Sparks. Amore prefers to write at night when the rest of the world is asleep, feeling comforted by the knowledge that the stars are keeping her company. In her free time, she enjoys reading, swimming, walking in the woods, and daydreaming. She has a collection of books and animated movies that she cherishes and has earned the nickname "the bookworm" from her family.
After its release, the first book of her saga quickly rose to the top of the charts, winning over thousands of readers. Touched: The Caress of Fate is her debut novel and the first in the four-book series originally published in Italy by one of the country's leading publishing houses. The book trailer was even shown in Italian movie theaters during the premiere of Twilight: Breaking Dawn—Part 2. Amore has since become a full-time writer of young adult fiction and has built a large and loyal fanbase on social media. She is now known as the "undisputed queen of romantic fantasy" in Italy and has gained thousands of fans worldwide. Her successful series about life and death, Heaven and Hell, has solidified her place as a favorite author for many young adult fiction readers.