About J. Edward Hunter
As a writer raised in Tucson, Arizona, I've spent my life trying to capture the overwhelming beauty and power of the Sonoran Desert in my writing. I am now based in Dallas, Texas with my wife and two sons, but the desert remains in my heart.
My fiction has found homes in literary magazines and journals across the country, including Typehouse and Down in the Dirt, where each story carries a piece of the desert's stark beauty and unforgiving nature. When I'm not crafting fiction, I share insights about the writing craft through publications like LitReactor, helping other writers find their voice in the vast literary landscape.
I received my MFA in Creative Writing from Arcadia University in 2017, and I published my debut collection of short stories, Leaving Arizona, with Rhythm & Bones Press. These stories, like the desert itself, explore the resilient spirit of those who persist in seemingly inhospitable places.
Through this Substack, I'll share new fiction, craft insights, and glimpses into the writing life, all filtered through the lens of someone who knows that the most profound stories often emerge from the most unforgiving landscapes.
