Ilaria Tuti is an Italian author, best known for her Terese Battaglia series of books. She grew up in a small village in northeastern Italy, near the border with Slovenia and Austria, and currently resides there with her husband, daughter, and two dogs. Tuti has a degree in economics and has always had a creative streak. She freelanced for an independent publisher that needed someone interested in painting, and this early exposure to the publishing world sparked her interest in writing.
Tuti's writing career took off when she won the Gran Giallo Citta di Cattolica prize for her short story "The Pagan Child" in 2014. Her debut novel, "Flowers Over the Inferno," was published in 2019 and became a bestseller in Italy. The book is the first in the Terese Battaglia trilogy and has received rave reviews around the world. Tuti's writing is known for its gripping impact, and her character Terese Battaglia has been praised for her tough-but-vulnerable personality.
In addition to her writing, Tuti works a day job as a procurement officer for a private company. She is also an avid cook, reader, painter, and photographer. Tuti's love for nature and the outdoors is evident in her novels, as she often incorporates elements of the natural world into her stories. Her writing is a testament to her creative talent and her ability to weave together compelling narratives that captivate readers.