Michael Quinn is a critic, essayist, and storyteller exploring books, identity, and culture through a gay lens.

He examines how books shape culture, how queer narratives challenge dominant ideas, and how literature can expand the way we see ourselves—and each other.

His writing has appeared in The Sun, The Gay & Lesbian Review, Publishers Weekly, and more. A member of the National Book Critics Circle, he writes the monthly column “Quinn on Books” for the Brooklyn-based Red Hook Star-Revue, where he champions underrepresented voices, small presses, and LGBTQ+ literature.

Beyond the page, Michael brings narrative clarity to organizational storytelling. His award-winning, documentary-style video series illuminates the choices behind nonprofit employees’ commitment to serve.

At the heart of his work is the belief that stories don’t just reflect the world—they have the power to shape it.