About Gioia

Gioia is the author of eight books – three historical novels and five nonfiction narratives – and a play. Her work, which focuses on women's lives, has been praised for combining rich storytelling and literary grace with deep research to bring alive worlds as varied as Jazz Age Paris, nineteenth century Chicago, Belle Epoque Paris, disco era Manhattan, and Prohibition New York. Her books have been translated into several languages, and her articles have appeared in many publications, including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, the Chicago Tribune, the Los Angeles Times, Smithsonian, Town & Country, and Vanity Fair. She also teaches writing and has taught at the Savannah College of Art and Design and DePaul and Northwestern Universities.

The mother of a grown son, Gioia lives in Woodbury, Connecticut, with her husband. 

For Coco at the Ritz:

Jessica Case - jessica@pegasusbooks.us

For Firebrands:

Carrie Olivia Adams – coa@uchicago.edu 

Philippa Brophy  - flip@sll.com

Email Gioia directly -  gioia.e.diliberto@gmail.com