Alena Dillon
Alena Dillon is an author based on the north shore of Boston, where she lives with her family.
She has written multiple books including Mercy House, The Happiest Girl in the World, My Body Is A Big Fat Temple, and Eyes Turned Skyward.
Her writing tackles difficult and controversial subjects head-on, demonstrating a willingness to explore complex moral territories.
Readers familiar with her debut novel Mercy House noted her consistent approach to addressing challenging topics.
By her own admission, she was inspired to write about gymnastics after watching Larry Nassar's trial, despite being primarily a casual Olympics viewer rather than a gymnastics expert or insider.
