Nick Flynn is an American writer, playwright, and poet renowned for his memoirs and poetry that delve into the complexities of human experience. Born on January 26, 1960, Flynn has published twelve books, including the memoir Another Bullshit Night in Suck City, which was adapted into the film Being Flynn starring Robert De Niro.

Flynn's work often explores the blurred lines between everyday life and the fringes of society, tackling themes such as suicide, homelessness, and addiction with a compassionate and inventive touch. He has received fellowships from prestigious institutions like the Guggenheim Foundation and the Library of Congress and is a part of the creative writing faculty at the University of Houston.

His poetry collections, noted for their ability to pose tough and urgent questions, include I Will Destroy You (2019) and Some Ether (2000), the latter of which won the 1999 PEN/Joyce Osterweil Award for Poetry. Flynn's work has been translated into fifteen languages, and he continues to influence through his writing, teaching, and artistic collaborations.