Megan Hunter is a prizewinning novelist, poet, and screenwriter known for her evocative prose and exploration of resilience in dystopian settings. Her debut novel, "The End We Start From," published in 2017, garnered critical acclaim, earning accolades such as the Forward Reviews Editor’s Choice Award and nominations for the Aspen Words Prize and Books Are My Bag Awards. The novel, translated into multiple languages, was adapted into a feature film starring Jodie Comer. Her follow-up work, "The Harpy" (2020), was similarly praised, becoming an Indie Book of the Month and optioned for television adaptation.
Hunter’s writing spans novels, poetry, essays, and screenplays, often delving into themes of survival, transformation, and myth. Her work has appeared in prestigious publications such as "The White Review", "The TLS", and "BOMB Magazine". Beyond fiction, she is actively involved in adapting her own works for film and television, collaborating with industry leaders like Red Planet Pictures. With a distinctive voice that blends lyrical precision with gripping narratives, Hunter continues to establish herself as a versatile and compelling literary figure.