Adrian Shirk

Adrian Shirk is an author and educator based in New York.

She has written two books, including "Heaven Is a Place on Earth" and "And Your Daughters Shall Prophesy." Raised in Portland, Oregon, Shirk has lived in various locations across the United States.

She holds an MFA in nonfiction from the University of Wyoming and currently teaches creative writing at Pratt Institute.

Shirk's work spans multiple formats, including essays, radio stories, and columns.

Her writing has been featured in prominent publications like The Atlantic, and she maintains a regular column at Catapult.

Shirk resides on the border of the Bronx and Yonkers with her husband and cat.