About Dee

D. Dee Hunter is a seasoned screenwriter, playwright, and novelist with a rich and diverse career spanning several decades. Dee began early in her career as a ghostwriter, selling and optioning her work. Her versatility in writing across different formats demonstrates her profound understanding of storytelling. With a keen knack for dialogue and character development, Dee has earned respect as a Screenwriter and Playwright.

Dee's writing is rooted in truth, emotional resilience, and the tension between who we are and the person others see us to be.

Writing approach

My work is often described as emotionally precise and very much relatable. That's because I allow my characters to act and speak sincerely. When writing I focus on truth- rather than external expectation.

My character-driven narratives, honesty, and strong dialogue allows my stories to unfold naturally and realistically. After all, life doesn't always have fairy-tale-happy-endings. Sometimes life is complicated, unexpected, painful, and filled with choices that don't always lead to the outcome we hoped for- but ends up being the one that's best.

Sometimes the most powerful stories aren't about happily ever after—they're about finding the courage to face whatever comes next.

Themes in my writing includes:

– family resilience

– appreciation

– emotional vulnerability

– authenticity and the unexpected