Born in Boston (USA) and raised in Naples (Italy), Jessica has always
had a desire to explore beyond borders, leading her to live in Japan, the
Netherlands, Germany, and now the UK. These experiences have given
her a deep appreciation for different cultures and a sense of being a true
citizen of the world.

Writing is her way of making sense of things—a space to explore the
complexities of identity and belonging. During the pandemic, she redis-
covered this passion, leading to the publication of her first YA novel in
Italy, Love is a Mess, which won the Italian Wattys Award in 2021.

For the past 11 years, Jessica has called London home, and the city’s rich
diversity inspires her to dive deeper into LGBTQ+ themes in her stories,
with a special focus on the asexual spectrum, reflecting her own experi-
ence as demisexual.

When she’s not writing, Jessica brings her creativity to the fintech world
as a digital product designer. She’s also on a mission to perfect the art of
sourdough baking and stays busy as the chief tin-opener for her two cats.