Mercy Atieno

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About the Author
Mercy Atieno is a Kenyan-born writer and storyteller based in Switzerland. Raised in Nairobi and having spent her adult life abroad, she draws deeply from her own experiences and the lives of those around her to explore themes of identity, family, migration, and belonging. Mercy began writing poetry at a young age and has nurtured a lifelong passion for stories that connect cultures and generations. Between Two Worlds is her debut novel—part fiction, part reflection—rooted in the complex emotions of growing up, finding home, and navigating truth across continents.