About J. Edward Hunter
Stories rise from the desert like heat waves, distorting reality just enough to reveal its hidden truths. As a writer raised in Tucson, Arizona, I've spent my life translating the Sonoran Desert's whispers into tales that blur the line between the ordinary and extraordinary.
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.
After honing my craft through an MFA in Creative Writing from Arcadia University, 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.
Today, I write from my home in Dallas, accompanied by my wife, two boys, and a golden retriever whose primary literary criticism involves attempting to eat my manuscripts. 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.
Subscribe to join me on this journey through the literary desert, where every story is an oasis waiting to be discovered.
Subscriber Exclusives
Every new subscriber gets a sample short story from my collection, Leaving Arizona. I will also share exclusive sneak peaks at new writing, articles, and more.
