Pamela Schoenewaldt is an acclaimed historical novelist whose works explore themes of immigration, identity, and resilience. Her debut novel, "When We Were Strangers," became a USA Today bestseller and was named a Barnes & Noble Great Discovery. Her second novel, "Swimming in the Moon," was shortlisted for the Langum Prize in American Historical Fiction, while her third, "Under the Same Blue Sky," delves into the aftermath of World War I through the story of a young woman with healing abilities.
Schoenewaldt’s writing is deeply influenced by her decade-long residence in a small town outside Naples, Italy, which inspired her first two novels. Her short stories have been published in literary magazines across England, France, Italy, and the United States, and her play, "Espresso con mia madre," was performed at Teatro Cilea in Naples. A seasoned educator, she has taught writing for the University of Maryland’s European Division and the University of Tennessee.
Now based in Knoxville, Tennessee, Schoenewaldt lives with her husband, physicist Maurizio Conti, and their dog, Jesse. Her works continue to resonate with readers for their rich historical detail and compelling narratives of human endurance.