Let's make this birthday one to remember.

86 years old (Born on June 16, 1938)

Happy Birthday, Joyce Carol Oates! You've penned more novels, stories, and essays than most of us have unread emails. From winning the National Book Award for "them" to multiple Pulitzer Prize nominations—your literary achievements are as impressive as your Twitter wit is sharp.

Your ability to explore the human psyche in works like "Black Water," "What I Lived For," and "Blonde" continues to captivate readers worldwide. May your birthday be filled with fewer plot twists than your novels—but just enough intrigue to keep things interesting. Here's hoping this year brings you inspiration, laughter, and plenty of cake!