Greg Olear (born November 13, 1972), is an American writer best known for his novel Totally Killer (Harpercollins, 2009). He is the senior editor of, and frequent contributor to, Brad Listi's online literary magazine The Nervous Breakdown. His work is noted for its dark humor and frequent references to pop culture.
Born in Madison, New Jersey, he attended Georgetown University, where he studied with theatre professor Donn B. Murphy. A longtime resident of New York City, he now lives in the Hudson Valley with his family.