Matteo Franco is a fantasy, horror, and romance author whose work explores the blurred lines between beauty, love, and the macabre. His stories weave viscerally haunting atmospheres, emotional depth, and mythological undertones—inviting readers into worlds where desire and danger intertwine. When he's not writing morally complex characters into impossible situations, Matteo is usually doing something creative or watching some of his favorite horror films. He has a BFA from Arkansas State University and an M.S. in Human-Computer Interaction from Iowa State University.

Matteo has crafted a devoted group of over 60,000 followers on TikTok and Instagram, bookish friends who have become family, and a dedicated reader base eager for his debut novel. You can find him on TikTok at @matteozzz and @matteofrancoauthor on Instagram.

Matteo lives in Arkansas with his husband and two French bulldogs.