About Me

Hazel Monforton, PhD (she/her)

I’m an award-nominated writer and senior narrative designer based in Austin, Texas, with 9 years of experience in AAA game development and interactive media. I am presently a Senior Narrative Designer with Gunfire Games.

Beginning in 2016, I have worked on the narrative teams at Bungie, Blizzard, Arkane, and Meow Wolf.

I received my doctorate in English Literature in 2018 from the University of Durham. My research focused on the writings of 20th century English authors Virginia Woolf and Angela Carter, reading them through the critical works of French theologian and cultural theorist René Girard.

Alongside this, I've researched and written on video game narratives and affective design. My publications include numerous editorials on the themes and arcs of various titles, as well as an academic chapter on how video games can change our understanding of established critical theory.