Anna Dorn


Anna Dorn is an American author and editor known for her satirical novels exploring modern culture. Notable works include "Vagablonde", "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.

Career

Prior to becoming an author, Dorn worked as a criminal defense attorney. She graduated from UC Berkeley Law. She graduated from Antioch University's MFA program in 2017.
Her 2022 novel Exalted, a satire of the online astrology world, 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. Legendary Television acquired the rights to Perfume & Pain, with Clea DuVall planning to write and direct the series.

Novels