Nick Flynn is an American writer, playwright, and poet. He has published twelve books, with his most recent works including This Is the Night Our House Will Catch Fire (2020), a hybrid memoir, and Stay: threads, collaborations, and conversations (2020), documenting twenty-five years of his artistic collaborations.

Flynn is also the author of five poetry collections, notably I Will Destroy You (2019). His acclaimed memoir, Another Bullshit Night in Suck City (2004), was adapted into the film Being Flynn, starring Robert DeNiro.

A recipient of fellowships from the Guggenheim Foundation and the Library of Congress, Flynn teaches creative writing at the University of Houston. His work explores themes like addiction, homelessness, and the impact of artistic friendships, earning praise for its inventive style and emotional depth.

Flynn's poetry and prose delve into the margins of society, posing urgent questions without easy answers. His works have appeared in The New Yorker, The Paris Review, and other esteemed publications.