Katherine Dunn

Katherine Dunn was an acclaimed American novelist and journalist, best known for her cult classic novel "Geek Love," published in 1989. Born on October 24, 1945, in Garden City, Kansas, she spent much of her life in Portland, Oregon. Dunn's writing is celebrated for its darkly comedic and thought-provoking exploration of human oddities and family dynamics. Alongside her fiction, Dunn was a proficient boxing journalist, contributing to various publications and lending her voice to the world of sports. Her unique literary style and fearless creativity have left an indelible mark on contemporary literature. Dunn passed away in 2016.