Brianne Turczynski is a Michigan freelance writer and historical researcher. She received an MA in education from Oakland University with a concentration in English and history. Her fiction, nonfiction, and poetry have appeared in Halcyone Magazine, The 3288 Review, The Write Launch, Flying Ketchup Press, Valley Living Magazine, Michigan Out-of-Doors Magazine, and Planet Detroit News. She is currently a contributor for Metromode Media. You can see her freelance portfolio here.
She has won awards for her writing through Oakland University. Her book, Detroit’s Lost Poletown: The Little Neighborhood that Touched a Nation, was released with the History Press on February 8th, 2021. Her short documentary film, Not For Sale, was recently selected for the Better Cities Film Festival and three international film festivals. She is the host and creator of the podcast, Loving the Imperfect. It’s available wherever you get your podcasts. She whittles, repairs broken violins, and loves to fish. She resides near Detroit with her husband, children, and two rescue dogs.
Her forthcoming collection of poetry, Lake of Our Histories will be released with Finishing Line Press late in 2026. She attends Duke University’s Divinity School with plans to obtain her Master of Divinity degree. You can read more from her by visiting her Substack here.
BRIANNE TURCZYNSKI 