Peter Malone Elliott is the Lefty Award-nominated novelist of Blue Ridge (Level Best Books, 2024) and the Leo Award-nominated screenwriter of Wired Shut (101 Films, 2021). He is also a produced playwright and has published short fiction and essays.

As a creative writing instructor, he has taught a wide spectrum of undergraduate courses and seminars for adult learners. Additionally, he is a highly accomplished developmental editor who specializes in working with debut authors.