MICHAEL JOSEPH
Cosy queer romcom author
About Me
Michael Joseph (he/him) is a queer, Pākehā trans guy in his mid-30s who lives in Aotearoa New Zealand with his spouse, two dogs, and three cats. He loves writing about queer joy in all its forms, and is currently chipping away at his first novel, a cosy queer romance with a heaping dollop of spice. On those rare occasions when he isn’t writing, he might actually be studying—but you’re more likely to find him 3D printing something ridiculous, sewing, bookbinding, cooking, playing D&D, taking the dogs to the beach… or, let’s be real, reading.
Newsletter
I'd love for you to subscribe to my newsletter on Patreon, which is available at the free tier—I promise not to spam you, if for no other reason than it cuts into my writing time! But I will be sending out semi-regular updates as my novel unfolds, as well as anything else coming up!
Honours and Awards
Recipient of the R. G. Frean Prize for Creative Writing 2025 for the short story 'Bobby'. This prize is awarded by the School of Humanities, Media and Creative Communication at Massey University to the student with the best piece of creative writing.