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John Erik Dunnam

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Contemporary, Gay and Lesbian, Humor and Comedy

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John Erik Dunnam is an internationally award-winning contemporary fiction and memoir author whose work explores identity, resilience, chosen family, and the transformative power of embracing one's authentic self. His stories are known for emotionally rich characters, honest portrayals of the human experience, and an unwavering belief that hope can be found even in life's most difficult moments.

His debut novel, Inheritance of Silence, received international acclaim, winning the 2026 Shakespeare Global Prize for Contemporary Fiction and Best Independent Press Title, while also earning recognition through multiple literary award nominations. His second novel, House of Windows, continues his exploration of complex relationships, identity, and t ...more

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Inheritance of Silence receives 2026 Storytrade Finalist recognition

2026 Storytrade Book Awards — Contemporary Fiction Finalist

August 18, 2026 | Storytrade Book Awards

"Inheritance of Silence" by John Erik Dunnam has been officially named a Finalist in Contemporary Fiction at the 2026 Storytrade Book Awards.

The recognition places Dunnam's debut novel among the distinguished works selected by Storytrade for its 2026 awards program and marks another significant achie Read more of this blog post »

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Walking Here & There is an intimate and deeply personal collection that showcases the evolution of a writer finding his voice through poetry and lyricism. Spanning more than a decade of work, the collection offers readers a journey through reflection ...more
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John Dunnam and 3 other people liked Star Gater's review of Inheritance of Silence: "Stars: 4.5 (There is profanity early on. If memory serves me only once. The remainder of the book is clean.) Inheritance of Silence is what I'm looking for with every book I pick up. IoS is why I read. A less confident and less educated woman might th" Read more of this review »
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