I’m a writer, artist, and daydreamer who works in all genres – from lyric memoir to middle grade novels to the occasional notes app poem. My passion is to make stories and worlds where queer & trans folks can see themselves represented and celebrated.
My favorite tea blend is lavender mint cacao, and on a rainy day you can probably find me at the beach.
Join eleven-year-old Elsie as she navigates puberty class, a first crush, and boldly standing up to her school administration – with plenty of artsy hijinks, undercover activism, and emotional support guinea pigs along the way. Coming to a bookstore near you on June 16, 2026, from Feiwel & Friends!
“coming home” – flash nonfiction in BULL
“Things To Take With You” – flash fiction in Storm Cellar
“Bloom” – short story in Press Pause Press
ari koontz 