E. C. Hanlon was born in the Boston area. She received an undergraduate degree in Creative Writing from Notre Dame College, and a graduate degree in the same discipline from Salem State University. Her publication credits include stories and short memoir in publications such as The First Line, The Leopard Seal, Soundings East and The Boston Chronicle. However, the greatest achievement of Ms. Hanlon's life has been raising her twin boys. She currently lives and works in Salem, MA with fellow writer Nathanial W. Cook.