The Autostraddle Yearbook: A Decade Of Gay Work

Taylor Hatmaker: “I am living the dream/nightmare, writing on the internet for a living. I report on tech, politics and other stuff at TechCrunch, an internet website. I also do photography and sell some of my prints at noxnw.com. I don’t live in New York anymore. Now I live in Portland with my fiancee Evie who I met at A-Camp (!!) and our two cats who are trying their best. “

Sarah Palmer: “I’m a lawyer now, which is largely great, though sometimes feels like selling out. But I feed my soul by suing other people on behalf of journalists and newspapers.”

Cara Giaimo: “I’m a freelance writer! I often write about animals and plants, and the unexpected ways in which they influence the world. I’m on twitter @cjgiaimo.”

Gabrielle Korn: “I’m the editor-in-chief of NYLON. Come check us out, I’ve made everything really gay. Find me on Instagram and Twitter.”

Sarah Hansen: “I married a cute girl I met at A-Camp and we live in Denver with an entire herd of rescue pit bulls. It’s a really gay situation.”

Naimah Nash: “@naimahmnash for all social media.”

Hannah Pingelton: “In addition to a day job in higher education, I moonlight as the LGBTQ writer over at Girls in Capes. You can find me at hannahpingelton.com, and on Twitter @hannahpingelton.”

Jamie Hagen: “I finished my PhD in Global Governance and Human Security at the University of Massachusetts Boston last year. Now I’m a postdoctoral fellow working on turning my dissertation Queering Women, Peace and Security into a book! I also organize monthly Feminist & Queer Happy Hour events in Boston and Providence.”

Vanessa Friedman: “I am right here, again, still, serving as Community Editor of the Straddleverse. I’m also in grad school getting my MFA in creative non-fiction. I have a personal website, vanessapamela.com, and I also write a bi-weekly newsletter about HOME that you can subscribe to here. Oh, and I’m emotionally vulnerable and also half naked on Instagram a lot: @vanessatakesphotos.”

Chelsea Steiner: “I’m now working as the Weekend Editor for The Mary Sue, which is filled with lovely queer writers. I also wrote and directed the web series ‘Thank You Come Again’ which won Best Web Series at ClexaCon. You can watch it on YouTube, and follow it on socials @TYCAShow and you can follow my ramblings @ChelseaProcrast“

Kristen Ford: “Nowadays I’ve hung up my writer’s hat and am a remote project manager at silverorange, a web agency out in the maritimes. We work on meaningful projects and I get to shape our culture and champion changes in diversity and inclusion. All while wearing sweatpants.”

Nina Guzman: “Hey everyone! I am currently the Art Library Assistant at the UGA Lamar Dodd School of Art Library. You can follow us on @uga_artlibrary. I am also currently working towards a Masters in Library and Information Science and playing cello in the Athens Symphony Orchestra. “

Maggie Cooper: “I’m still keeping a (very occasional) queer diary, but I’ve also gone to grad school, gotten engaged, and changed careers (teaching->publishing). As ever, I’m tweeting book recommendations, hot takes, and recipe tips @frecklywench.”

Audrey White: “I’m still an AS contributor, but otherwise this is another hard question to answer because my whole life is going to change in 2019! Follow along at @audreywhitetx on insta and twitter.”

SJ Sindu: “My first novel came out in 2017, called Marriage of a Thousand Lies. I’ve just accepted a position as Assistant Professor of Creative Writing at the University of Toronto. Website: sjsindu.com, Twitter: @sjsindu, Facebook, Instagram.”

July Westhale: “I’ve written a few books (Trailer Trash, Via Negativa, Occasionally Accurate Science), & now spend my time as a professor by day & columnist at The Establishment by night. www.julywesthale.com“

Liz Settoducato: “Currently I’m a librarian and I live with my wife and 3 cats. You can find me on Twitter at @l_setto.”

Chelsey Petty: “I’m working for an academic publishing company as an Email Marketing Manager.”

Mari Brighe: “Last year, I completed my Master of Arts in Diversity and Social Justice Education and LGBTQ Studies at the University of Michigan. I’m still out here in the writing world, though my pace slowed down during grad school. I’m on the hunt for a job in educating, but still working in healthcare full-time until then. Twitter + Instagram“

Yvonne Marquez: “I’m currently figuring out what’s next for me in my career. But in the meantime, I’m writing, working at a bakery, and reading all the queer YA novels for research purposes! Stay in touch with me via Instagram or Twitter or my website.”

Fikri Alkhatib: “I work for the Overlords now. I still get into trouble.”

KaeLyn Rich: “Find me at kaelynrich.com, and my book at quirkbooks.com/girlsresist.”

Maddie Taterka: “I am co-owner and coordinator of Bonfire Media Collective! Find out more, follow our work, and if you’re in the Philly area, hire us!”

Raquel Breternitz: “I’m a senior designer and accessibility expert, trying to help the often-awful tech world be more inclusive. And I spend a lot of time on twitter: @raqueldesigns. “

Maree Hamilton: “These days I’m still faffing around the internet, mostly on Instagram, and always looking for book recommendations. “

Nikki Smaga: “I’m on twitter @nikkidots“

Abeni Jones: “Now I’m a “Digital Content Manager” at an online nonprofit, making a salary and shit. I also do workshops and trainings, and still do graphic design work on a freelance capacity. More about all of that here: www.abenijones.net.”

Creatrix Tiara: “Find me at my website or follow me on twitter. Still working on a billion projects including QLM on occasion”

Robin Roemer: “Photography and Producer in LA. Find me at robinroemer.com and at Scheme Machine Studios.”

Carly Usdin: “Filmmaker. Comic book creator. Find me at carlyusdin.com and @carlytron on socials.”