Spanish writer and translator
Gloria Fortún (born in Madrid, April 9, 1977) is a Spanish writer, poet and translator.
Fortún works in the literary world with a multidisciplinary approach that includes writing, poetic performances, literary translation, and teaching creative writing. Her work is impacted by her work in feminist and LGBTQ+ activism.
Fortún has translated authors including Diane Ackerman, Zitkala-Ša and Joanna Russ.
Fortún is the creator and creative writing instructor of the program Escritoras Peligrosas.
In 2021, Fortún published a collection of poems through Dos Bigotes, titled "Todas mis palabras son azores salvajes." In 2022, she published her poetic novel "Roja catedral".