María Dueñas Vinuesa, born in 1964 in Puertollano, Ciudad Real, is a renowned Spanish writer. She holds a Ph.D. in English Philology and spent over two decades as a university professor before dedicating herself entirely to literature.

Her literary debut in 2009 with The Seamstress (El tiempo entre costuras) catapulted her to success, becoming a publishing phenomenon and being translated into more than 25 languages. Since then, she has published several novels that have solidified her career, including The Vineyard (Misión Olvido, 2012), A Vineyard in Andalusia (La Templanza, 2015), The Captain's Daughters (Las hijas del Capitán, 2018), and Sira (2021).

In March 2025, she will release her new novel, Por si un día volvemos, which will be published simultaneously in Spain, the United States, and Latin America with an initial print run of half a million copies.

Her work has been adapted into audiovisual formats, including television series and productions on streaming platforms. Throughout her career, she has received various awards, and her work has achieved significant international recognition, with translations into more than 35 languages.

She currently resides in Cartagena, a city with which she maintains a strong personal and professional connection. In January 2025, she was named an Adoptive Daughter of Cartagena in recognition of her career and her bond with the city.

María Dueñas continues to write and actively participate in cultural projects, establishing herself as one of the most influential authors in contemporary Spanish literature.