Leah Raeder
Leah Raeder (now Elliot Wake) is a Chicago-based writer known for provocative New Adult fiction.
Self-described as writing "pretentiously lyrical fiction," Raeder crafts dark, unconventional stories featuring morally complex characters and beautiful prose.
Beyond writing, they enjoy graphic design, video games, and whiskey.
Their work challenges NA genre conventions, exploring themes of sexuality, mental illness, and revenge.
Raeder's acknowledgment of being an unabashed nerd and living with their "manic pixie dream boy" reflects the authentic, self-aware voice present in their fiction.
They later came out as trans and continue writing under Elliot Wake.
