Milomaria

Milomaria, the pseudonym of Emiliano Maria Balbo, is an Italian author and singer-songwriter born in Piazza Armerina, Sicily, and now based in Rome. With a background spanning music and writing, he explores themes of change and resilience through a direct and engaging style. The lyrics of his song "Terra Marcia" were included in the anthology of the 2024 Salvatore Quasimodo International Award, where he won in the "Song Lyrics" category. In the same year, he was a finalist in the Premio De André, a prestigious acknowledgment of his ability to blend music and storytelling into a profound and universal message. In his debut book, "A Short Story for Long-Lasting Satisfaction. I Quit. So Can You", Milomaria shares his personal journey of transformation, offering genuine reflections to inspire readers to embrace new paths. Milomaria continues to work on projects that intertwine music and writing, always driven by the desire to tell stories that resonate deeply with the heart and mind.