Erin Hunter is the pen name of a group of authors who write children's fantasy novels, including the popular Warriors, Seekers, and Survivors series. This pseudonym is used by Victoria Holmes, Kate Cary, Cherith Baldry, Tui Sutherland, and Gillian Philip. While Holmes serves as the editor and plot developer, the other authors do the writing.
Erin Hunter's love for cats and fascination with the natural world serve as the inspiration behind the stories. The authors create mythical explanations for animal behavior, often influenced by Holmes' interests in astronomy and standing stones. The Warriors series, which was the first to be published under the Erin Hunter name, follows the lives of four feral cat clans. The Seekers series follows a group of animals who communicate with the stars, while the Survivors series features a group of dogs trying to rebuild their lives after a major disaster.
The Erin Hunter team has published numerous books in the Warriors, Seekers, and Survivors series, as well as several standalone novels. The authors have been praised for their richly detailed world-building and complex characters. The Warriors series alone has sold over twenty million copies worldwide and has been translated into 30 languages. Erin Hunter is currently working on a new series called Bravelands.
It's worth noting that while the Erin Hunter name is well-known in the world of children's literature, the individual authors who make up the team have also had success with their own separate works. For example, Tui Sutherland is also the author of the popular Wings of Fire series, and Gillian Philip has written several acclaimed young adult novels. However, when writing under the Erin Hunter name, the authors work together to create immersive worlds and compelling stories that have captivated young readers for over a decade.