Amy Alessio is an award-winning librarian with a black belt in karate.

She writes librarian reference books and fiction including the bestselling Alana O’Neill mysteries with vintage recipes.

She also writes paranormal and contemporary romance under a pseudonym.

She is an adjunct professor of library science and teaches webinars on book trends and social media.

Her vintage cooking presentations have engaged audiences across the US.

She is a romance reviewer for Booklist.