Melissa Muldoon is also the author of Dreaming Sophia, Waking Isabella, Eternally Artemisia, and The Secret Life of Sofonisba Anguissola. She is an artist, designer, and creator of the Studentessa Matta Dual-language Blog and Youtube channel. Through her many projects and her programs to study in Italy, Melissa promotes Italian language and culture. She has a B.A. in fine arts, art history, and European history and a Master’s in art history. She studied painting, language, and art history in Florence. Melissa’s four books set in Italy celebrate art and creativity. They tell the stories of women and their journeys of self-discovery to find love, uncover hidden truths, and follow their destinies to shape a better future. To learn more about Melissa Muldoon's books and projects visit: www.MelissaMuldoon.com