Shaun David Hutchinson

Many readers begin with We Are the Ants, as it is widely considered a definitive example of his ability to blend speculative, high-concept science fiction with grounded, emotional explorations of queer identity and mental health.

He publishes all of his work under his own name and does not utilize any pen names.

His work is characterized by the use of speculative or science fiction elements as a framework to examine the messy, often painful realities of the teenage experience, particularly regarding depression, suicide, and the search for self-acceptance.

While his novels are frequently discussed for their cinematic potential, there are no major film or television adaptations of his works currently in existence.