Carmen Maria Machado
Carmen Maria Machado is an acclaimed author known for her innovative and genre-bending writing.
Her debut short story collection, Her Body and Other Parties, received numerous awards and nominations, establishing her as a prominent voice in contemporary fiction.
Machado's work spans various forms, including essays, fiction, and criticism, appearing in prestigious publications.
She holds an MFA from the Iowa Writers' Workshop and has been awarded several fellowships and residencies.
Currently serving as Writer in Residence at the University of Pennsylvania, Machado resides in Philadelphia with her wife, continuing to push boundaries in literature and explore themes of queerness, identity, and human experience.
