Daniel Glattauer, born in Vienna on 19 May 1960, is an acclaimed Austrian writer and former journalist with a prominent background as a regular columnist for Der Standard, a national daily newspaper. He resides and works in Vienna, where his journey began.

Glattauer's literary career is marked by his internationally celebrated dialogic epistolary novels, Love Virtually (Gut gegen Nordwind) and its sequel Every Seventh Wave (Alle sieben Wellen), which have captivated a global audience. His works have been translated into 40 languages, selling over 3 million copies worldwide, and have been adapted across various media including radio, theater, television, and cinema, extending far beyond German-speaking countries. His nomination for the German Book Prize in 2006 for Love Virtually underscores his literary acclaim.

Glattauer's writing, often infused with humor and romantic narratives, has earned him the description of a "feel-good-author". His novels and plays, drawing upon his experiences as a journalist and his training in psychosocial counseling, engage themes and situations derived from personal memories, offering readers a blend of entertainment and introspection.

In addition to his famed novels, Glattauer's diverse body of work includes a variety of books spanning different genres, reflecting his versatility and depth as a writer. Despite some critics' perceptions of a lack of depth in his novels, Glattauer's works continue to resonate with a wide readership, affirming his status as a significant figure in contemporary literature.