Anna Dorn
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Anna Dorn is an American author and editor[1] known for her satirical novels exploring modern culture. Notable works include "Vagablonde" (2020), "Exalted," "Bad Lawyer," and "Perfume & Pain." Her writing is a mix of humor and social commentary, often focusing on contemporary issues. She was recognized as a Lambda Literary Fellow, with "Exalted" being a finalist for the L.A. Times Book Prize.[2]
Career
Prior to becoming an author, Dorn worked as a criminal defense attorney. She graduated from UC Berkeley Law.[3] She graduated from Antioch University's MFA program in 2017.[4]
Her 2022 novel Exalted, a satire of the online astrology world,[5] was a finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize.
Dorn's latest novel is Perfume & Pain, which she began writing in 2021 while she reflected on how cancel culture impacted her work.[2] Legendary Television acquired the rights to Perfume & Pain, with Clea DuVall planning to write and direct the series.
Novels
- Vagablonde (2020)
- Bad Lawyer: A Memoir of Law and Disorder (2021)
- Exalted (2022)
- Perfume & Pain (2024)