Serena Valentino is a renowned author, celebrated for her unique storytelling style and her ability to combine mythos and guile in her works. She has made a name for herself in the comic and graphic novel genre, with series like "Nightmares & Fairy Tales" and "GloomCookie," which she initially published under SLG Publishing. These series, particularly "Nightmares & Fairy Tales," are known for their extraordinary and beautiful female protagonists, as well as their frightening but exquisite worlds full of terror. Valentino's unique storytelling style has earned her critical acclaim, and she has stated that Fearsome Library Publishing, her own publishing press, will be responsible for the publishing of all her future graphic works.
In addition to her graphic novels, Valentino has also authored several young adult novels, including "How to be a Werewolf" and "How to be a Zombie." Her first published work was "Fairest of All", which she released in 2009. She has since published more than ten novels in the "Disney Villains" series, as well as several standalone novels. Valentino's Disney Villain novel series, which includes titles like "Fairest of All: The Story of the Wicked Queen," "The Beast Within: The Story of Belle’s Prince," and "Poor Unfortunate Soul: A Tale of the Sea Witch," is best enjoyed when read in a specific order. The series has been critically acclaimed for its unique style of storytelling and its extraordinary protagonists.
Valentino's Disney Villain novel series should be read in the following order: "Fairest of All: The Story of the Wicked Queen," "The Beast Within: The Story of Belle’s Prince," "Poor Unfortunate Soul: A Tale of the Sea Witch," "Mistress of All Evil: A Tale of the Dark Fairy," "Mother Knows Best: A Tale of the Old Witch," and "The Odd Sisters: A Villains Book." The seventh book in the series, "Cold Hearted featuring Lady Tremaine," was released in July 2021. Valentino currently lives in California with her dog Gozer and her partner, comics writer, artist, filmmaker, screenwriter, and puppeteer Justin Sane.