Lorrie Moore

Lorrie Moore
Moore in 2014
Moore in 2014
BornMarie Lorena Moore
(1957-01-13) January 13, 1957 (age 67)
Glens Falls, New York, U.S.
OccupationWriter
EducationSt. Lawrence University
Cornell University (MFA)
Period1985–present
Notable works
Notable awardsAmerican Academy of Arts and Letters, 2006

Lorrie Moore (born Marie Lorena Moore; January 13, 1957) is an American writer, critic, and essayist. She is best known for her short stories, some of which have won major awards. Since 1984, she has also taught creative writing.