KC Paradis

KC Paradis is an author and medical physicist at the University of Michigan who writes fiction, satire, and essays about medicine and family. Her first book, Parenting on the Frontlines, won a 2024 Midwest Book Award. She is currently seeking representation for her forthcoming novel, We Have Always Been Falling.

The collection of true stories from healthcare workers features contributions from clinicians and staff at Michigan Medicine. It covers the collision of caregiving at work and caregiving at home, including mystery stains and unmuted Zoom calls. The book was published by Maize Books in 2023.

An excerpt titled 'Entangled' from the novel We Have Always Been Falling appeared in October Hill Magazine, Vol. 9 No. 3, Fall 2025. The story follows a physicist searching for ways to apply quantum error mitigation to her own life regarding grief and dependency. Readers are advised that the content contains material some may find upsetting.

Her satire pieces have been published in Slackjaw and The Belladonna Comedy. One piece titled 'Peer Review of The Impact of Female Hormonal Transitions on Male Partners' was released in May 2026. Another satire piece called The Belladonna Comedy was published in April 2026.

The website provides a contact form for inquiries about writing, rights, or events. The author notes that messages go straight to her inbox. The site also mentions defending ballpoint pens as a reason for contact.

The author lives in Michigan with her family and two cats, who often get staring roles in her books. She is based in Ann Arbor, MI.

The website states that the text is set in STIX Two Text, on loan from the physics journals, and IBM Plex Mono. The copyright year listed on the site is 2026.

The book Parenting on the Frontlines is available for purchase on Amazon. The website also offers an open access version of the book.

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