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Laura Victoria Albert (born November 2, 1965) is an American author who invented the literary persona JT LeRoy, whom Albert described as an "avatar." [1] She published various works of purportedly autobiographical fiction under the LeRoy name before being revealed as the true author.
Oct 11, 2012 · Laura Albert is the creator of the fictional character JT LeRoy, who became an international literary sensation. She is also a prolific and versatile writer, producer, and collaborator in various fields, from fashion to music to film.
Aug 1, 2016 · In a new documentary, ‘Author: The JT LeRoy Story,’ Laura Albert, who posed as a teenage male-prostitute-turned-novelist in the late ’90s, finally tells her side of the story....
Oct 14, 2014 · About Laura. Writer/poet Su Zi composed a thoughtful essay for GAS on the JT LeRoy books, which she regards as a trilogy: “The elegant elaboration of Dickens is visible throughout the trilogy, with a certain timeless resonance.”.
Aug 12, 2021 · August 12, 2021. When Laura Albert revealed JT LeRoy as her literary persona, some readers took it as a punch to the gut, a dupe. Yet for many of her devoted fans, she is a literary hero. For Albert, the language to describe a queer experience was missing.
Oct 11, 2012 · Watch Laura Albert speak about her life, work, and alter ego JT LeRoy in various interviews, events, and collaborations. See how JT LeRoy has inspired artists, celebrities, and fans around the world.
Jul 10, 2013 · Laura Albert, who wrote novels and stories under the name of JT LeRoy, a fictional author she invented, talks about her life, career, and controversies in this 2013 interview. She reveals how she created JT, why she stopped, and what she is working on now.
