My name is Maija Makela, I am a writer, musician and researcher from Galway, Ireland.
I have released two records: True Love (Tulle, 2023) and Bath Time (Trapped Animal, 2019, shortlisted for the RTE Choice Award.) I have toured internationally and have been commissioned to write new music for various visual art exhibitions, films and festivals.
My poetry and non-fiction has appeared in various publications, including The Stinging Fly, Poetry Ireland Review, Banshee, Berlin Lit, The Irish Times and elsewhere. I also write frequent criticism on books and music and have worked as a copywriter for various creative projects. I am currently working on a novel.
I am assistant editor of fallow and a PhD candidate at Trinity College Dublin where I’m writing about the work of Fanny Howe.
Full CV / bio available upon request.
(I am available for commissions and always interested in hearing about potential projects and collaborations.)
Find me at:
Contact: makelamm at tcd dot ie