Ethan Joella is the author of the novels A Little Hope (Scribner, 2021), which was a Read with Jenna Bonus Selection, A Quiet Life (Scribner, 2022), and The Same Bright Stars (Scribner, 2024). His books have been featured in The New York Times, People, and Good Housekeeping.  Ethan teaches English and psychology at the University of Delaware and specializes in community writing workshops. He lives in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware with his family.