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Rosie Hewlett

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Having secured a first-class honours degree in Classical Literature and Civilisation at the University of Birmingham, Rosie Hewlett has studied Greek mythology in depth and is passionate about unearthing strong female voices within the classical world. Rosie currently lives in Kent with her husband and is now a full-time author spending her days lost inside her favourite stories from mythology.

Rosie's first traditionally published novel, Medea, was an instant Sunday Times bestseller. Her self-published debut novel, Medusa, won the Rubery Book of the Year award in 2021.

Books by Rosie Hewlett

Medusa

A bold, haunting and captivating feminist retelling that reclaims the story of mythology’s most infamous monster from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Medea

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Sweetbitter Song

A profoundly moving sapphic tale of love, identity and defiance that retells the love story of Penelope, one of Ancient Greece's most famous heroines.

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Medea

A dark and epic feminist retelling that boldly reclaims the myth of the most formidable and feared witch in Ancient Greece

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