interview with karen coccioli

Karen Anne Coccioli is a Jersey City, New Jersey native who's proud of her Italian heritage. She grew up in a multi-generational family with her maternal aunt, grandmother and sister all under one roof. Like the diverse neighbors that surrounded her as a child—Italians, Puerto Ricans, Cubans and Jews—families took care of each other. Her parents had limited education but loved to read. Karen’s love of writing and books coupled with her identity as a gay woman manifested a desire to delve into academic studies. She holds a Ph.D. in comparative literature, especially within the context of feminist meditations regarding gender identity, sexuality and madness. Her mad hatter and fun sides both come out to play in her writing.

https://www.karenannecoccioli.com/