Kristen Arnett

About the Author

Kristen Arnett is an acclaimed author whose debut novel, Mostly Dead Things, catapulted her into the literary spotlight with its unflinching exploration of grief, family dysfunction, and queer identity in a small Florida town. A former librarian and bookseller, Arnett draws from her roots in the American South to craft stories that blend dark humor with raw emotional depth, often centering on unconventional characters navigating loss and desire. Her work has been praised for its vivid prose and unflappable gaze into the absurdities of human connection, earning her a spot as a vital voice in contemporary fiction. When not writing, she can be found tending to her own peculiar obsessions, from taxidermy to the rhythms of everyday survival.