Writer

Date of Birth: July 12, 1945 Zodiac Sign: Cancer Biography Lee Gutkind is a prolific American writer, often referred to as the “Godfather behind creative nonfiction.” Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Gutkind has dedicated much of his career to the genre of creative nonfiction, both through…

Date of Birth: February 27, 1912 Zodiac Sign: Pisces Date of Death: November 7, 1990 Biography Lawrence Durrell was a British novelist, poet, dramatist, and travel writer, best known for his tetralogy “The Alexandria Quartet.” Born on February 27, 1912, in Jalandhar, British India, Durrell…

Date of Birth: June 24, 1938 Zodiac Sign: Cancer Date of Death: [Blank] Biography Lawrence Block is a prolific American crime writer born on June 24, 1938. With a career spanning over six decades, Block has made an indelible mark on the genre with his…

Date of Birth: October 16, 1965 Zodiac Sign: Libra Biography Laurie Notaro is an American writer known for her humorous and often self-deprecating essays. Born in Brooklyn, New York, Notaro grew up in Phoenix, Arizona, where she would later draw inspiration for much of her…

Date of Birth: June 14, 1948 Zodiac Sign: Gemini Biography Laurence Yep is an acclaimed American author, best known for his contributions to children’s literature and young adult fiction. Born and raised in San Francisco, California, Yep has been a pivotal figure in bringing Chinese-American…

Date of Birth: September 16, 1919 Zodiac Sign: Virgo Date of Death: January 12, 1990 Biography Laurence J. Peter was a Canadian educator and author, best known for formulating the “Peter Principle,” a concept in management theory. Born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Peter began his…

Date of Birth: February 19, 1963 Zodiac Sign: Pisces Biography Laurell K. Hamilton is an acclaimed American writer, best known for her two popular series: the “Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter” series and the “Merry Gentry” series. Born in Heber Springs, Arkansas, and raised in Sims,…