Abby Monteil

Abby Monteil is a Chicago-based freelance writer and editor. Abby earned her degree in Journalism from the University of Missouri, with a concentration in Strategic Communication. She is also a member of GALECA, the Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics and has covered festivals like the Sundance Film Festival, SXSW Film Festival, the Toronto International Film Festival, and more. In addition to writing about film, television, and books, Abby regularly writes about queer politics and breaking news as a writer for Them, and covers lifestyle and interior design as a weekend editor at Apartment Therapy. Her reporting and cultural criticism can also be found at Rolling Stone, The Daily Beast, Elite Daily, Insider, and more. You can find her across all socials @abbyemonteil.