Donna Freitas is a scholar, teacher, and author who writes fiction and non-fiction for both adult and young adult audiences. Born in Rhode Island in 1972, she grew up in the most Catholic state in the United States, an experience that has deeply informed her literary work. Freitas's writing frequently engages with themes of Catholic spirituality and religion, drawing on her own background and faith tradition. Beyond religious themes, her work addresses contemporary social issues including sexuality, consent, and the dynamics of college campus culture. This combination of personal spirituality and social commentary characterizes much of her output across both fiction and non-fiction genres.