Elena Gianini Belotti was born in Rome. She is the author of essays and novels, which include Dalla parte delle bambine, 1973; Amore e pregiudizio, 1988 (Donna Citta' di Roma Award); Adagio un poco mosso, 1993; and Voli, 2001 (Rapallo Carige Prize). She has also published extensively with Rizzoli. Belotti divides her time between Rome and the Sienese countryside.