Red Jordan Arobateau

Biography

Red Jordan Arobateau was a prolific American author, playwright, poet, and painter known for his contributions to street lit and LGBTQ+ literature. Born in Chicago and transitioning to San Francisco in adulthood, he self-published over 80 works, often with autofictional elements, which were frequently rejected by mainstream publishing houses. His writing explored themes of social justice, transsexuality, and butch lesbians, earning both praise and criticism.