🎥 From Novel to Film — Breaking News!
Film Rights Secured: Saving the Music to Be Adapted for Cinema
Vincent LoCoco’s acclaimed WWII fiction novel Saving the Music is headed for the big screen.
Stay tuned as this rich Italian historical fiction saga journeys from page to screen — and watch for exclusive behind-the-scenes content you won’t want to miss!
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THE NOVELS
Tempesta's Dream - A Story of Love, Friendship and Opera
Overview:
Tempesta's Dream is the beloved inspirational Italian historical fiction novel about a young aspiring opera singer coming of age and chasing his dream in Milan, Italy.
Awards:
Named By Amazon As A Top Rated Historical Fiction Novel
Listed As A Bestselling Novel In Italian Historical Fiction
Winner Of The Pinnacle Achievement Award In Historical Fiction
The Devil's Jazz: The Haunted Chronicles of the Axman of New Orleans
Overview:
Step into the sultry streets of New Orleans, where the Axman terrorizes the city, targeting the Sicilian immigrant population. A gripping historical thriller novel.
Awards:
Finalist in the William Faulkner Writing Competition
Named a Hot New Release by Amazon
BELLAFORTUNA SERIES
A Song For Bellafortuna
Overview:
A Song for Bellafortuna is a sweeping epic historical fiction tale of love, drama, sacrifice, and redemption, set among the beautiful landscape of Sicily.
Awards:
Winner Of The B.R.A.G Medallion Award In Historical Fiction
Named A Short List Finalist In The William Faulkner Writing Competition
Listed As A Bestselling Novel In Italian Historical Fiction
Saving the Music
Overview:
Saving the Music is a gripping historical fiction novel about Jewish musicians who, with the assistance of the Vatican are hidden from the Nazis in Sicily
Awards:
Winner of the American Fiction Awards in Historical Fiction.
Awarded the Gold Medal in Historical Fiction- Global Book Awards
Named a # 1 Top Rated Novel by Amazon UK
Sicilian Melody
Overview:
The Mafia rises from the ashes in post WII Sicily, placing Bellafortuna in its crosshairs.
Awards:
Finalist in the Best Book Awards in Historical Fiction
Named an Amazon Hot New Release
Bringing Italian Culture, Passion, and History Alive — One Novel at a Time
Meet Chip LoCoco
Chip LoCoco is an award-winning and bestselling Italian Historical Fiction author from New Orleans. His rich, passionate stories celebrate his love for all things Italian — from food and culture to opera and small-village traditions — and illuminate the human struggles and triumphs that connect us across generations.
He is the author of five novels, including the popular Bellafortuna Series — A Song for Bellafortuna, Saving the Music, and Sicilian Melody — a collection of stories that has left readers clamoring for more about the charming villagers of this small, secluded Italian town. His debut novel, Tempesta's Dream, opened a rich, emotional world of opera to many readers for the first time. His latest release, The Devil's Jazz, brings readers back home to New Orleans, on the trail of the elusive Axman who is spreading fear through the city’s Italian immigrant community with each bloody attack.
With a passionate writing style and a keen eye for historical detail, Chip brings to life the people, places, and stories of a rich Italian heritage — letting you smell the food, hear the music, and visualize the landscapes of a magical world. His mission extends far beyond pure entertainment; his stories aim to illuminate universal truths and celebrate the enduring human spirit. There’s a moral compass at the center of his writing — a deep conviction that stories have the power to connect us, heal us, and make the world a slightly better place.
These are stories you carry with you long after you put the book down — rich, vivid journeys filled with unforgettable people and profound messages.
Explore, Engage, and Celebrate Italian Historical Fiction
As you navigate this website, be sure to explore his blog, where you’ll find stories about writing, opera, food, culture, and all things Italian. Check for the latest news, connect directly with Chip, or send him a message on his contact page — whether you want to share your thoughts on a novel you’ve read, ask a question, or even arrange a Zoom or Skype meeting with your book club.
If you’re a fan of his stories, please spread the word — tell your friends and family about the rich worlds you have discovered in his books.
Vincent B. “Chip” LoCoco invites you to become part of this wonderful journey — a journey filled with passion, magic, and the rich traditions of Italian historical fiction.
