Joel Cunningham serves as the Deputy Editor at DailyHackly, where he plays a pivotal role in shaping the content strategy and editorial direction. Before joining DailyHackly, he held the position of Managing Editor for content marketing at Barnes & Noble. During his tenure there, he was instrumental in launching The Barnes & Noble Sci-Fi & Fantasy Blog and had the distinction of publishing a novelette by Malaysian fantasy author Zen Cho, which achieved recognition by winning a Hugo Award in 2019.

In the early stages of his career, Joel’s efforts as a local journalist earned him accolades from the Illinois Press Association, highlighting his exceptional writing and reporting skills. Now residing in Brooklyn, New York, he continues to engage with readers and writers alike. For those interested in following his insights and updates, he can be found on Bluesky.