is an author and cultural critic whose work garners international acclaim for its reflective, no-holds-barred exploration of feminism and social criticism.
Words like “courage,” “humor,” and “smart” are frequently deployed when describing Gay. Her collection of essays, "," is universally considered the quintessential exploration of modern feminism. named it one of the best books of the year and declared the book “trailblazing.” Her powerful debut novel, "," was long listed for the Flaherty-Dunnan First Novel Prize. Her latest book "" is a painstaking examination of body image.
Roxane is a , co-editor of and was the non-fiction editor at . Her writing has also appeared in McSweeney’s, The Nation and many other publications. Roxane fronts a small army of avid fans on , and when she finds the time, she dominates the occasional Scrabble tournament.