Francis Van Ganson wants their writing to be fun, like slap shots or a slip n slide. They write for their community of control freaks, losers, AND people with overdue parking tickets. They drive a 2010 honda civic. beep beep.

Francis writes about the messy, sexy, and depressing realities of trans life in the midwest, using speculative elements to tell true stories. In their work, they prioritize unreliable narrators, unlikable characters, and radioactive interpersonal conflict.

Francis MANAGES A LITTLE USED BOOKSTORE in chicago. They attended the 2023 Clarion writers’ workshop, the 2026 MWC Workshop (fka tin house), and have a creative writing and literature degree from Beloit College.