Milla Mariuccia

Indie Author Debuts with Bestselling Cli-Fi Novel! That’s the headline Felix Ryder is dreaming of, the one that will turn his life around. Searching for the winning formula, he spends his days researching marketing hacks and apps promoted by the self-publishing maven, David Dill. Felix’s narcissistic personality and obsession with success at all costs puts his best friend Andy on edge and his wife Natalie at the end of her rope as they try to save Felix from himself. Throw in the influence of their polyamorous neighbor Aimee and you have the perfect cocktail. Unbridled confidence leads Felix to put his cli-fi (climate fiction) flood story on preorder just as severe rainstorms pummel half the country, sending his book into bestseller territory. It also sends Felix into a panic because he hasn’t written it. How will his novel’s characters, Clive and Jerry, fight the forces of the Tier One oligarchs, escape prison, and get to the town of Lakebed before the floodwaters overtake Clive’s family? Will Felix keep from drowning himself? And how will Natalie survive Felix’s obnoxious behavior while dealing with the kidnapping, homelessness, and fantasy that are part of daily life in their seemingly quiet suburban neighborhood? Whether you’re an indie author or not, you’ll enjoy this satirical poke at the world of self-publishing. “Bestseller” exposes the intense, soul-sucking experience of newbie authors in their quest for success and relevance in the digital age. Get it now!

Longing to escape the stifling life she leads in Milan, Lella seeks solace with her protégé, Livia, in a scenic snapshot world of the Finger Lakes region of New York.  Livia is trying to distance herself from the devastating loss of her father back in Italy. Both women struggle in their temporary home amid the beautiful landscape of hills and lakes as it transforms from summer to autumn, and new characters both young and old, good and tragic, enter their lives. This tapestry of people and place is woven with love, loss, uncertainty, and death, as “Blue Sky with Clouds” explores life, community, and change. "Fall is like middle age,” Lella proclaimed. “It would be the very best season if it wasn’t for what follows." – Blue Sky with Clouds

After cheating on her inattentive boyfriend in NYC, Melinda takes off for Milan, Italy, to find a design job in an architectural studio. But Jonathan is such a good guy that he follows her there, just to keep an eye on her. Mel yearns for the romance of the expat life, and in this swirling tale of relationships backdropped by the the hustle of Milan and the gorgeous Italian landscape beyond, she finds it. The scene shifts from Milan to Lake Como, Rome, and Naples, where the characters gain ever-changing perspectives on what they believe about themselves and one another. If you’re into Italy, “Meet Me in Milano” is the real deal. There’s plenty of espresso, food, wine, not to mention an amusing portrayal of Italian men, of course! “There are a thousand reasons to love this book. It's sweet, delicate, and unfolds at the pace of relationships that actually mean something.” – an Amazon reviewer

A delightful collection of stories about Italian lifestyle, cooking, and human connection. Each bite-sized story includes a recipe served on a platter of memories, where food preparation is a social art to be shared.The spontaneous approach celebrated in Stories of Food and Lifewill give you confidence to cook on the fly with finesse. Flow with the seasons and discover food as a way to be together rather than a culinary exam.Wouldn't you like to know how to make a delicious strawberry risotto? Or learn something new about figs as Mariuccia tells you about her kids playing in her Italian country garden? You'll learn about the origin of the Caprese salad from someone who was there and also discover the “spaghettata,” a go-to midnight snack.Cosa si puó dire? It’s worth the money. You’ll learn something and be entertained by this tribute to the simple treatment of the best ingredients.Food is a celebration of life, so read this, or listen to the audiobook, and go cook for your friends. Then, mangia!