Tim Dorsey
Born in 1961
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Tim Dorsey is an American author born in Indiana who grew up in Florida.
He graduated from Auburn University in 1983, where he was editor of the student newspaper.
Dorsey's career in journalism began as a police and courts reporter in Alabama before joining The Tampa Tribune in 1987.
He worked various roles at the Tribune, including political reporter and night metro editor.
In 1999, Dorsey left journalism to pursue writing full-time.
His experiences living in Florida and working as a journalist have significantly influenced his writing, particularly his popular series featuring the character Serge Storms, which blends crime fiction with dark humor and satirical portrayals of Florida culture.
