About
Lindsay Marie Morris is a novelist and journalist based in Los Angeles. Inspired by her Sicilian-American roots, her debut novel, The Last Letter from Sicily (Storm Publishing, January 2025), traces a World War II–era story of love, resilience, and family secrets that spans continents and generations. Her second novel, Beneath the Sicilian Stars (Storm Publishing, July 2025), returns to this pivotal moment in history, following a family divided between California and Sicily whose lives are forever changed by the war, forcing them to confront questions of loyalty, belonging, and sacrifice.
A graduate of Marquette University, Lindsay began her career in magazine publishing, serving as an editor at publications including Folio: and Shape, before expanding into digital media, nonprofit communications, and freelance journalism. Her work has appeared in Forks Over Knives and other national outlets.
Lindsay coaches writers, visits book clubs, and shares Conversazione, her Italian culture and history blog. She also connects with readers through her newsletter, featuring behind-the-scenes insights, upcoming events, and notes from the road. She is a frequent speaker and educator for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, public libraries, historical museums, and cultural organizations.
Featured Work
Beneath the Sicilian Stars
1941, Pittsburg, California. Sixteen-year-old Annalisa Aiello huddles around the radio with her family when a special announcement shatters her world: Pearl Harbor has been bombed—where her brother is stationed on the USS Arizona. After the United States declares war, Annalisa watches in horror as her father, a Sicilian fisherman, is arrested as an "enemy alien." Grappling with grief and harsh wartime restrictions, Annalisa is forced to undertake an unexpected journey across the country to find her father and uncover the sacrifices of the past.
Meanwhile, in war-torn Sicily, her cousin Alberto navigates bombing raids as ancient fishing traditions crumble around him. But the forces tearing this family apart began decades earlier with a desperate choice made on a Sicilian shore—a secret pact sealed beneath the stars that promised a brighter future across the sea.
As Annalisa searches for her father and Alberto seeks his place in a changing world, they both discover that even in the darkest times, hope for a better future can endure.
From American internment camps to Sicily's bombed villages, Beneath the Sicilian Stars follows one family's fight for survival, identity, and hope during World War II. Perfect for readers of Kelly Rimmer, Rhys Bowen, and Angela Petch.
Other Works
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The Last Letter from Sicily
2025
