About the author
Michelle Tea (born Michelle Tomasik, 1971) is an American author, poet, and literary arts organizer whose autobiographical works explore queer culture, feminism, race, class, sex work, and other topics. She is originally from Chelsea, Massachusetts and was active in the San Francisco literary and arts community for many years. She currently lives in Los Angeles. Her books, mostly memoirs, are known for their exposition of the queercore community. == Early life == Tea grew up in Chelsea, Massachusetts in a working-class family. Her father was a Polish Catholic and her mother was Irish and French Canadian. In high school, Tea identified with the goth subculture and artists such as Siouxsie Sioux. She was also drawn to literary work including The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton, the poetry of Sylvia Plath, and the beat movement. When she was twenty years old, Tea read Angry Women from RE/Search Publications, which included interviews with radical female performers, writers, and thinkers. The book was highly influential. "That really made me see that there is a lineage [of female writers], and a path, and I could really put myself on that," she explained in an interview.
📖 Where to start with Michelle Tea
💬 What our editors say about Michelle Tea's books
“Michelle Tea delivers a compelling reimagining of Tarot as a tool for radical self-growth rather than fortune-telling. Her distinctive voice offers sharp insight and wit, making ancient wisdom feel urgently relevant to modern…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Modern Tarot: Connecting with Your Higher Self Through the Wisdom of the Cards
“While this guide excels in its warmth and accessibility, it may not suit readers seeking rigorous academic analysis of historical occultism or those who prefer detached, technical instruction. The strong emphasis on the author’s…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Modern Magic: Stories, Rituals, and Spells for Contemporary Witches
“While this installment delivers a delightfully sharp and humorous look at the Scorpio archetype, it may not suit readers seeking rigorous, technical astrological theory or dry academic analysis. The book prioritizes wit and…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Scorpio: Berry Intense - Consortium Tea, Michelle
📋 Editions by Michelle Tea in the catalog
| Edition | Year | Publisher | Pages | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modern Tarot: Connecting with Your Higher Self Through the Wisdo | 2017 | HarperOne | 400 | 9780062682406 |
| Modern Magic: Stories, Rituals, and Spells for Contemporary Witc | 2024 | HarperOne | 256 | 9780063378193 |
| Scorpio: Berry Intense - Consortium Tea, Michelle | 2019 | Dottir Press | 56 | 9781948340151 |
