Blanche Knott

Blanche Knott is the pen name of Ashton Applewhite, an author known for the bestselling "Truly Tasteless Jokes" series first published in 1982. The book became a cultural phenomenon and spawned numerous sequels, establishing Applewhite as a significant figure in humor publishing. She has since authored serious works including "Cutting Loose: Why Women Who End Their Marriages Do So Well" and has received multiple awards for her contributions to arts and culture.