Hyla Etame is a poet and writer from Southern California. She earned her Bachelor’s in English Literature and Creative Writing from the University of Kent, Canterbury, England in 2025. Her poetry has been published in Inlandia Journal, Blue Marble Review, and Lines & Breaks. In the summer of 2025, Star Nhà Ease Film Festival commissioned her to write a poem in response to a film in their program. She was the winner of the Navy Pen Lit Mag “Poetry In Response to Tragedy” contest. Her poetic voice is often described as honest, intimate, and reflective. Dreaming, walking, and journaling are vital aspects of her creative routine.
Aside from poetry, she has experience in fiction writing, screenwriting, nonfiction essay writing, and journalism.
She has also ventured into other creative fields like music production and directing.
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Winner of the "Poetry in Response to Tragedy" mini contest hosted by Navy Pen Lit Mag!
