Dorianne Laux (born January 10, 1952, in Augusta, Maine) is an American poet.

Laux worked as a sanatorium cook, a gas station manager, and a maid before receiving a B.A.

She is a professor at North Carolina State University’s creative writing program, and the MFA in Writing Program at Pacific University.

[4] Laux lives in Raleigh, North Carolina, with her husband, poet Joseph Millar.

[5] Gave a review to poet Jessica Cuello's book "Liar."