Mary Melfi has published over a dozen books of poetry and prose. Her novels Infertility Rites and Via Roma have been translated into French, and her critically acclaimed memoir, Italy Revisited, has been translated into both French and Italian. A playwright as well, Melfi wrote, My Italian Wife, a comedy produced by the Order of the Sons and Daughters of Italy (OFFI) in 2015; the production sold out. In June 2025 OFFI produced another of her works, 7 Ways to Say, Ti Amo, a romantic comedy/drama about unexpected second chances. The play received positive reviews and also sold out. A short film for which Melfi wrote the script for, Becoming Artemisia, is currently available on YouTube. It was directed by the formidable, Antonio D’Alfonso and features the well-known Canadian actor, Jennifer Dale. Melfi’s work has been described as bold, witty, and refreshingly humorous. Critics regard her as a powerful force in the Canadian literary landscape. Born in Italy, she immigrated to Canada as a child with her mother and sister. She currently resides in Montreal.