About

Elisa is a New York Times profiled playwright, novelist, and journalist. Books include "The Devil You Say" and "Strong Spirits", published by Avon; "Cervix With A Smile: The Plays Of Elisa DeCarlo" published by Exit Press; and "The Abortionist's Daughter: A Novel" published by S&D Productions. Elisa has performed award-winning solo shows in theaters and colleges across the country.

Her comic blog "Diary Of A Mad Fashionista" (2003 - 2012) was turned into an off-off Broadway play. She was profiled by The New York Times:
"Personality Plus: A Twin Takes Over". She has written for New York Magazine and was a staff writer for Sarah Lawrence magazine. She is currently querying a queer fantasy novel, "The Princess And The Peeved, or, Heroes Don't Limp".

Elisa lives in New York City with her husband and Fletcher, her neurotic miniature pinscher.

Featured Work

Cervix With A Smile: The Plays of Elisa DeCarlo

2016

A collection of solo shows, which I have performed all around the US. "Toasted", a true crime story. I am the first person to turn in a murderer by the Internet. "I Love Drugs", a multicharacter dark comedy about a dysfunctional family over Christmas, "Buddy n' Janice", a two-character play I wrote and performed with Matt Higgins; and other assorted comedy sketches and songs.

Other Works

  • The Abortionist's Daughter (S&D Prod.)

    2014

  • Strong Spirits (AvoNova)

    1994

  • The Devil You Say (AvoNova)

    1993

Awards and Recognition

  • The Devil You Say (AvonNova) 1993 Best First Novel, Amazing Stories magazine; The Abortionist's Daughter (S&D Prod.) 2014 Best Novel Alternating Current