Writer of teen mischief. šŸ“ Rep’d by @DorianMaffei šŸŒ™ Pisces moon. She/her. Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers. OH MY AFFOGATO! out May 5, 2026

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I can’t believe today is actually here! I am so grateful for all of the support. If a light hearted escape set in the Amalfi Coast sounds up your alley this book is for you! Available in bookstores everywhere!! šŸ‹
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Canadian Readers! We're delighted to share that OH MY AFFOGATOĀ is part of Indigo’s Best Books of the Year (So Far)! šŸŒž From June 2-8, the book will be 20% at Indigo stores and online! indigo.ca/products/oh-my-aff…
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The School Library Journal just gave OH MY AFFOGATO a glowing review! šŸ˜ "Readers looking for a love story with a happy ending will not be disappointed... A fun travel romance for older teens; hand to readers who have enjoyed Jenna Evans Welch’s Love and Gelato..."
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There’s still a few hours left in the Barnes & Noble pre-order sale! The free B&N membership gets you 25% off all pre-orders with premium getting you 35%! There are so many amazing books coming out in 2026. Humbly, my book is included in the sale as well. Link below!
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The cover for Oh My Affogato! by Liz Parkes took my breath away and instantly transported me to the Amalfi Coast! This escapist book I wrote with Daphne Ang will be out May 5, 2026, just in time for beach-read season! šŸ‹ Pre-order your copy below! barnesandnoble.com/w/oh-my-a…
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Been holding this news in for awhile! So lucky to be working with the best team on this project! Meet you all in the Amalfi Coast in summer 2026!
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9 Jun 2022
"How about a road trip that turns into romance, finding oneself and learning along the way?" ow.ly/K4aT50JtEsq

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1 Nov 2021
Let's be honest, you're going to want a lot of these for yourself šŸ‘€ ow.ly/QQL250GAJAG

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23 Jul 2021
Today's the day! TED LASSO, season 2!! ow.ly/Owey50Fxq2Z

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3 Jul 2019
"To create something from nothing is one of the greatest feelings. I wish it upon everybody. It's heaven." —Prince (@tavissmiley 2009)
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I finally listened to Love Story (Taylor’s Version), and I want to be friends. @taylorswift13 do you have room for one more friend? For incentive, I just learned how to send animated texts!
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On a day for the history books, @TheAmandaGorman delivered a poem that more than met the moment. Young people like her are proof that "there is always light, if only we're brave enough to see it; if only we're brave enough to be it."
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22 Dec 2020
Reasons to be excited about 2021 abound, and among them is a literary landscape packed with promise. Here, the 21 most anticipated books of 2021 ti.me/3pgXXYk

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Especially from indie bookstores! šŸŽ„
10 Dec 2020
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Here are the 100 Notable Books of 2020, selected by the editors of The New York Times Book Review nyti.ms/2IVY37O
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ā€œI really should’ve called moreā€ -friend #15
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George Clooney on gifting 14 of his closest friends a million dollars gq.mn/XdqBt0J #GQMOTY
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Major, one of President-elect Joe Biden’s two German shepherds, will be the first shelter dog to take up residence in the White House. nyti.ms/32xWGmW
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