Roxane Gay is one of today’s most influential literary voices, celebrated for writing that is fearless, compassionate, and deeply engaging. Moving seamlessly between fiction, memoir, essays, criticism, and cultural commentary, she has built an extraordinary body of work that examines identity, power, relationships, and the complexities of contemporary life with honesty, intelligence, and wit.
The author of the bestselling essay collection Bad Feminist, the memoir Hunger, the novel An Untamed State, and numerous other acclaimed works, Gay has earned an international readership for writing that challenges assumptions while inviting thoughtful dialogue. Her work has appeared in leading publications, and she is widely recognized as an influential voice in literature, journalism, and public discourse.
Beyond her writing, Gay is an editor, educator, and advocate for emerging voices, committed to expanding opportunities for diverse storytellers and enriching conversations about literature and culture.
At the San Miguel Writers’ Conference, Gay brings readers and writers into an engaging conversation about storytelling, creativity, and the enduring role literature plays in helping us better understand ourselves and one another.

Roxane Gay is an internationally acclaimed Haitian American author, essayist, editor, and cultural critic whose work explores identity, power, relationships, and contemporary life with honesty and insight. She is the bestselling author of Bad Feminist, Hunger, and An Untamed State. One of today’s most influential literary voices, Gay brings a wide-ranging perspective to conversations about literature, culture, and society, championing stories and experiences that broaden how we understand the world around us.

Books to feature: Bad Feminist ; Hunger; Portable Feminist Reader