Alexia Markopoulos

Alexia Markopoulos was born with a pen in her hand. Literally. Within the womb a pen grew from her fingertips, and had to be removed upon birth. Because of this, it is no surprise she found passion in writing, illustrating, and painting about the strange. 

Alexia is a creative fiction writer living in the dirty part of Los Angeles. She realizes “the dirty part” is not specific enough for LA. Her work is tied together by her sense of humor and bizarre situations. She has a tenacious voice,  conjures unusual imagery and creates interesting narrative that produces both grin and grimace. 

She attended San Francisco State University, graduating with a Creative Writing degree with an emphasis in Art History. There she discovered a love for the pretentious and modern 20th century authors that have influenced her comedic and visceral style. Since college, she has been published multiple times for poetry and short stories. As a working woman, she became head copywriter and blogger for a male sex toy company based in seedy Beverly Hills, and now teaches art in sunny Pasadena. She also found time to write a science fiction dark comedy novel “Bad Moon Rising” and is pursuing publication. “Bad Moon Rising” is her baby.

When writing and brainstorming she lies on her pink and blue couches, and consults her skeleton roommate.

(See Alexia’s artwork at studiodelex.com)