Vic Brooks

Vic Brooks is a nonbinary writer living in London and parent to small identical twins. Their novel, Silicone God, was published by MOIST Books (UK) and House of Vlad (US). Their essays, short fiction and poetry have been published in The Philosopher's Magazine, Archer, t’ART, W0rms, SAND, The Fruitslice, Fifth Wheel Press, and elsewhere. Their poetry has also been nominated for the Monarch Queer Poetry Awards. You can find them on Instagram @vics_double_trouble

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"Why should I celebrate you?": Coming out at 40 in an age of trans backlash

When a longtime friend’s transphobia turned personal, writer Vic Brooks was forced to confront the monster across the table and the one staring back from the mirror.

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Vic Brooks

"Why should I celebrate you?": Coming out at 40 in an age of trans backlash

When a longtime friend’s transphobia turned personal, writer Vic Brooks was forced to confront the monster across the table and the one staring back from the mirror.