Michelle Wirth

Michelle Wirth (they/them) is a nonbinary and genderqueer writer in Madison, WI who explores trans identity, anger, trauma, and gender envy in their work. Michelle was long-listed for the 2021 Penrose Poetry Prize. They are currently working on a hybrid art/poetry chapbook with Detroit-based artist Austin Brady. In addition to poetry, Michelle has published TV analysis in The Fandomentals, plus a number of peer-reviewed articles from their past life as a neuroscientist. Michelle’s recent day jobs include being an underpaid nonprofit researcher, an exploited corporate data analyst, and unemployed / relieved / healing.