Mariarosa Sclauzero was born and raised in Italy (Trieste) She was a model, an actress, a journalist, and the author of several books in Italian and English, including A Song of Love, Narcissism and Death (Station Hill Press), How to Become a Star, New York: A guide for Non-Residents and Marlene published by (City Lights Books). She lives in New York City and her last novel THE ABSURDITY OF BEING is available on Amazon with positive reviews.