Meg Elison is an American science fiction and fantasy author. She is best known for her debut novel, The Book of the Unnamed Midwife, which won the Philip K. Dick Award in 2015. Elison has also written several short stories, including "The Secret Lives of the Nine Negro Teeth of George Washington" and "The Red Threads of Fortune". Her work often focuses on themes of gender, identity, and power. Elison is passionate about creating stories that explore the complexities of the human experience, and her writing has been praised for its vivid imagery and thoughtful exploration of difficult topics.