Anna Dorn

Anna Dorn is an American author 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. Dorn, who has a background in criminal defense, brings unique insights into her fiction. She was recognized as a Lambda Literary Fellow, with "Exalted" being a finalist for the L.A. Times Book Prize.[1]

Career

Prior to becoming an author, Dorn worked as a criminal defense attorney. She graduated from UC Berkeley Law.[2] She graduated from Antioch University's MFA program in 2017.[3]

Her 2022 novel Exalted, a satire of the online astrology world,[4] 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.[1] 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)

References

1. Writer, Liz Ohanesian | Contributing (2024-06-03). "With cancel culture on her mind, Anna Dorn wrote the pulpy 'Perfume & Pain'". Orange County Register. Retrieved 2025-01-11.
2. "Anna Dorn". Hachette Book Group. 2020-09-08. Retrieved 2025-01-11.
3. Nighthawk, Lisa Locasio (2024-02-13). ""I Have No Choice But to Fictionalize" – A Q&A with the writer Anna Dorn". Common Thread. Retrieved 2025-01-11.
4. Masad, Ilana (2022-06-10). "Scorpio meets Leo, chaos ensues: An L.A. romp of astrology addicts behaving badly". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2025-01-11.