Dr. Markus Harwood-Jones (PhD) is an author, artist, and academic based in Toronto.
Markus holds a BA in Sociology (Toronto Metropolitan University), an Master’s in Gender Studies (Queen’s University), and a doctorate in Gender Studies (Queen’s University). He has published multiple academic articles on the topics of trans identity, LGBTQ2S+ inclusion, creative writing, and the power stories.
He is the author of several novels including Really Cute People (Harlequin, 2024), The Haunting of Adrian Yates (Metonymy, 2023), Confessions of a Teenage Drag King (2020) and We Three (2019). He has also produced several zine series and the documentary film Mosaic. Markus maintains an active Tiktok with over 160,000 followers.
Markus also works as a public speaker and workshop facilitator, specializing on the topics of gender, sexuality, creative writing, community research, zine-making, and collective storytelling. Original art and associated merchandise are available at the Starkiss Creations storefront.
