Press Kit
🟣 About the Author
John Erik Dunnam is the debut author of Inheritance of Silence, a work of hybrid fiction published by Austin Macauley Publishers and scheduled for release on April 24, 2026.
His writing explores themes of identity, grief, resilience, and the long-term effects of generational silence. Through a narrative approach that blends literary fiction with emotionally grounded lived experience, Dunnam’s work examines what it means to reclaim voice in the aftermath of trauma and navigate the complexities of personal healing.
🟣 About the Book
Inheritance of Silence
Release Date: April 24, 2026
Publisher: Austin Macauley Publishers
Genre: Hybrid Fiction / Contemporary Literary Fiction
Inheritance of Silence is a character-driven narrative that confronts the unspoken legacies passed through families and communities, offering a reflective examination of survival, truth, and identity formation in the face of silence.
🟣 Suggested Interview Topics
Members of the media may wish to explore the following discussion themes:
- Writing through generational trauma
- Identity formation in contemporary fiction
- Hybrid fiction as a literary format
- LGBTQ+ representation in modern storytelling
- Storytelling as a vehicle for personal healing
- The process of transforming lived emotional experience into narrative form
- Intersections between silence, memory, and resilience
🟣 Sample Interview Questions
- What inspired you to explore generational trauma through fiction rather than memoir?
- How does hybrid fiction allow you to approach difficult subject matter differently than traditional genres?
- In what ways does Inheritance of Silence address identity and self-discovery?
- How do you balance emotional authenticity with narrative structure?
- What role does silence play in shaping personal and collective memory?
🟣 Media Inquiries
For interview requests, review copies, podcast bookings, or speaking engagements, please contact:
📧 johnerikdunnam@gmail.com
🌐 www.johnerikdunnam.com/contact