Joyce Carol Oates

Writing

Biography

Joyce Carol Oates is an American author, poet and playwright. She published her first book in 1963 and has since published 58 novels, as well as a number of plays and novellas, and many volumes of short stories, poetry, and nonfiction.

Personal Info

• Known For Writing
• Gender Female
• Birthday June 16, 1938 (87 years old)
• Place of Birth Lockport, Niagara County, New York, USA