I gave you guys way too many clues here.
Southern Gothic writer (early career). Later wrote about the New York socialite scene. One great novel is a nonfiction crime novel. Mid 20th Century. Short stories and novels. Gay.
Southern Gothic postmodern writer. Mid-20th Century. Short stories and novellas. Short story master. Died young.
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