Maureen Owen (born July 6, 1943) is an American poet, editor, and biographer.
[1] Born in Graceville, Minnesota, Owen was raised on her family’s farm and later on California’s horseracing tracks where her parents were horse trainers.
She has taught a number of creative writing workshops including children and seniors.
Her academic career includes teaching courses in creative writing and research at the Edinboro University of Pennsylvania in 1999, as well as mentoring workshops at Swarthmore College and St. Joseph's College in Connecticut.
Andrei Codrescu notes, "Her exuberant style and tremendous energy shine in her strongly feminist works."