Emily Grandy Author

Emily Grandy is an award-winning novelist and editor based in the Midwest.

Before she became the owner and lead editor of Grand Literary, Emily did scientific research for the Cleveland Clinic. In addition to taking on clients from leading academic medical institutions, Emily continues to work as a biomedical editor for a major government contractor.

As a former researcher, Emily’s writing aims to communicate science-based knowledge through storytelling. As an artist and environmental advocate, she hopes to help heal our relationship with the more-than-human world. Her debut novel, Michikusa House, was awarded the Landmark Prize in 2022. Her second novel, Cupido Cupido, was a finalist for the PEN/Bellwether Prize for socially engaged fiction in 2023. Her other writing has appeared in both scientific and literary publications and has been nominated for the Pushcart Prize.