Ari Koontz is a queer & trans writer, artist, and editor. Their work encompasses nearly every genre, including short & long fiction, poetry, essay, literary analysis, stage scripts, book reviews, recipes, and collage. In each of these, they explore subjects such as gender & sexuality, coming of age, pop culture media, and the natural world.
Ari is an MFA candidate at Northern Michigan University and an editor at Wizards in Space Magazine, a litmag dedicated to uplifting diverse voices. They have also served as a reader for Under the Gum Tree and an intern at Oyster River Pages. Ari is represented by Serene Hakim of Ayesha Pande Literary Agency for middle grade & young adult fiction.
Ari’s favorite tea blend is lavender mint cacao, and on a rainy day they’ll probably be found at the beach.
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