About

I'm Rachel Hills, a writer and author fascinated by the stories that shape how we understand ourselves and one another. For nearly two decades, I've explored feminism, culture, politics, and identity through books, journalism, essays, live events, and creative collaborations. Whatever the medium, I'm interested in the ideas that quietly organize our lives, and in what becomes possible when we tell different stories.

My first book, The Sex Myth (2015), challenged conventional narratives about sex and relationships, sparking conversations around the world about identity, intimacy, and equality. Named one of the year's best books by The New York Times' Women in the World, it was later adapted into a sold-out off-Broadway play, developed as an activist resource, and optioned for television and podcast adaptation.

Today, my work spans nonfiction, fiction, and audio. I publish two newsletters: Heart Talk, which explores relationships, identity, and modern life, and Having It All, which examines ambition, work, and the surprising history of one of feminism's most enduring ideas. I'm also developing a companion podcast that traces how the phrase "having it all" has shaped, and sometimes limited, our cultural imagination.

I'm currently at work on new fiction and nonfiction projects, including two literary novels that continue my interest in power, identity, intimacy, and the ways people build meaningful lives. I also work with select mission-driven organizations on communications and narrative strategy, helping translate complex ideas into stories that connect with audiences and inspire action.

I've been fortunate to share my work with audiences everywhere from Harvard and Cornell to the Sydney Opera House. My favorite part of the job, though, is when a new idea starts to take shape. Whether it’s an essay, a podcast, or a new collaboration, I’m happiest imagining something that doesn’t exist yet and figuring out how to bring it into the world.