Meikko is a California born and raised writer and English teacher. She completed her MFA at Mills College in 2019 and contributed to the literary magazine 34th Parallel. She loves to write characters who deal with conflicting desires, self-identity, and whatever else the world can throw at them. When she is not writing with her dog Cho at her feet, Meikko loves to tackle DIY projects, cook vegan recipes, binge read a juicy novel, and travel the world.