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Westport's Alisyn Camerota Begins Bold New Chapter Post-CNN: 'Welcome To Reinvention' Westport's Alisyn Camerota Begins Bold New Chapter Post-CNN: 'Welcome To Reinvention'
Westport's Alisyn Camerota Begins Bold New Chapter Post-cnn: 'Welcome To Reinvention' Shrewsbury native Alisyn Camerota is embracing reinvention after more than a decade at CNN, sharing a heartfelt farewell on-air and an introspective message about new beginnings on social media. Camerota was an anchor on CNN for a decade until she announced her departure from the network on Sunday, Dec. 8. Her on-air farewell highlighted her gratitude for 10 years of "incredible opportunities" and the support of viewers. On Tuesday, Dec. 10, Camerota posted on Instagram for the first time since her final CNN show, offering a glimpse into her new life. "Hi Friends — Welc…
Coming to CBS All Access: 'Mercy House' Series Based On Fairfield Native's Novel Coming to CBS All Access: 'Mercy House' Series Based On Fairfield Native's Novel
Coming to CBS All Access: 'Mercy House' Series Based On Fairfield Native's Novel  Getting her first book, Mercy House  — about three nuns who run a home for abused women and one of whom has to face her own past) — published and released on Feb. 11  (see "What Commits Someone To Selflessness? Alena Dillon's Novel 'Mercy House' Puts Nuns Center Stage") and available at online bookstores, was the validation of a lifetime, according to Fairfield native Alena Dillon.  Now it is being made into a series for streaming service CBS All Access, produced by comedian Amy Schumer and her producing partner Kevin Kane.  Dillon’s literary agent brought in film agents who shopped the m…