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Lene Kaaberbøl (born in 1960) is a Danish author.

Finland, born 1978.

Photo of Jussi Kaakinen and Petri Tolppanen by Ville Palonen 2008.

KJ Kabza began selling short fiction in 2002, while earning his B.A. in Creative Writing from Antioch College. Since then, he has sold over 70 stories to places such as F&SF, Terraform, Nature, Strange Horizons, Beneath Ceaseless Skies, and more. His work has been called, “A fresh new voice in the genre” (Booklist) and “Bursting with both ideas and emotion” (RT Book Reviews). His debut print collection, THE RAMSHEAD ALGORITHM AND OTHER STORIES, released in January 2018 from Pink Narcissus Press.

Katie Kacvinsky worked in the entertainment industry and as a high school English teacher before deciding to write full time. She currently lives in Corvallis, Oregon.

J. V. Kade is a pen name of Jennifer Rush.

Kel Kade is a bestselling author whose captivating storytelling and mastery of epic fantasy have earned her a dedicated following around the world. With a passion for weaving intricate plots and creating immersive worlds, Kade has made her mark in the genre, delivering stories that resonate with fans of high-stakes adventure, magic, and deeply developed characters.

As an award-winning corporate copywriter, Stacey Kade has written about everything from backhoe loaders to breast pumps. But she prefers to make things up instead.

From her first childhood scribbles about a magical necklace that would turn people into cats, Stacey has long been fascinated with what happens when the “ordinary” bumps up against “out of this world.” What if aliens landed on Earth? What if the afterlife is really just another dimension?

Cynthia Kadohata (born 1956) is a Japanese American writer known for winning the 2005 Newbery Medal.

Richard Kadrey is a novelist, freelance writer, and photographer based in San Francisco.

Scott Kaelen writes in the genres of epic fantasy, science fiction, horror, humour, poetry and non-fiction. His latest published work is the novel The Blighted City. His current project is a second novel in the Fractured Tapestry series.

Franz Kafka (1883–1924) was a culturally influential German-language novelist. Contemporary critics and academics regard Kafka as one of the best writers of the 20th century. The term "Kafkaesque" has become part of the English vernacular.

Vylar Kaftan won a Nebula for her alternate history novella The Weight of the Sunrise. She’s published about 50 short stories in Asimov’s, Lightspeed, Clarkesworld, and other places. She lives in the Bay Area.

Janet Kagan (born Janet Megson, 1946–2008) was an author of two science fiction novels and one science fiction collection, plus numerous science fiction and fantasy short stories that appeared in publications such as Analog Science Fiction and Fact and Asimov's Science Fiction. Her story "The Nutcracker Coup" was nominated for both the Hugo Award for Best Novelette and the Nebula Award for Best Novelette, winning the Hugo.

Julie Kagawa doesn’t just write fantasy—she builds worlds where magic pulses through the veins of reluctant heroes, dragons walk among humans, and shadows hold secrets older than time. Her stories have captivated readers worldwide, earning her a place on the New York Times bestseller list and a devoted following drawn to her immersive storytelling and rich, myth-infused universes.

Amelia Kahaney grew up in San Diego, CA, and Hilo, HI. After graduating from UC Santa Cruz, she moved to New York City and received her MFA in fiction writing at Brooklyn College. Her short fiction has been anthologized in Best American Nonrequired Reading and appears in several literary magazines. She lives in Brooklyn, NY, with her husband and son.

Alex R. Kahler is many things, but first and foremost, he's a Sagittarius.

In the past few years he's taught circus in Amsterdam and Madrid, gotten madly lost in the Scottish wilderness, drummed with Norse shamans, and received his Masters in creative writing from Glasgow University. And that's the abbreviated list.

James Kahn is an American medical specialist and writer, best known for his novelization of Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi. Born in Chicago on December 30, 1947, Kahn received a degree in medical studies from the University of Chicago. His post-graduate training, specializing in Emergency Medicine, was completed at USC-LA County Hospital and UCLA. His original work includes three novels in the New World series: World Enough, and Time (1980), Time's Dark Laughter (1982), and Timefall (1987). As well as Return of the Jedi, he wrote the novelizations of the films Poltergeist and Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. He has also written for well-known TV shows such as Melrose Place and Star Trek: The Next Generation. He was the producer of Melrose Place from 1996 to 1998.

Ivan Kal is an author who thrives in the space between worlds—where genres blur, universes collide, and action never stops. Known for his gripping narratives, Kal is a recognized force in the realms of Fantasy, Science Fiction, and LitRPG, drawing readers into his imaginative and meticulously crafted stories. But what sets him apart isn't just his prolific output—it's his ability to create entire worlds that feel as real as the one outside your window, where every character has a purpose, every plot twist feels earned, and the stakes are as high as they come.

Paula Kalamaras has been writing for many years with writing partner Paul Kraly. She is a graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University and has a master's degree from the University of Pittsburgh. She is the co-author of five non-fiction works, but Exiles of Dal Ryeas was her first foray into fiction. She lives in Cleveland Heights, Ohio.

Will Kalif lives in Massachusetts with his two children and his crazy cat Ditto. By day he works in the hi-tech industry, and by night he works on his website and writes fiction. Fulcrum Shift is his first novel.

Chōhei Kambayashi was born in 1953. In 1979 he won the 5th Hayakawa SF Contest with his debut work, Kitsune to Odore (Dance with a Fox), and followed that with his first long series, Anata no Tamashii ni Yasuragiare (May Peace Be on Your Soul). His distinctive style and approach, and his thematic focus on the power of language and humanity's relationship with machines, quickly made him a fan favorite. His numerous long and short series have won him the prestigious Seiun Award our times, and in 1999 he won the 16th Japan SF award.

My name is Brett - a.k.a. KamikazePotato - and I've been a massive fan of fantasy stories since the first time I first picked up a book. Over the years, I've devoured well over 100 fantasy novels, dozens of fantasy video games, plenty of fantasy TV shows and movies...you get the idea.

Heather Kamins grew up in New York and Massachusetts, and has an MFA in creative writing (fiction) from Mills College in Oakland, CA. Her debut novel, The Moth Girl, is forthcoming from G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Young Readers. Her fiction and poetry have appeared in various journals, and her poetry chapbook, Blueshifting, was published by Upper Rubber Boot Books (2011). She is the recipient of an Artist Fellowship in fiction from the Massachusetts Cultural Council and a Donald Axinn Returning Contributor Award in fiction from Bread Loaf Writers’ Conference. She enjoys creating characters and worlds that explore the strange and unusual, and believes that sometimes the strangest world of all is this one.

Ashlyn Kane is a twentysomething writer, editor, and (temporarily retired) teacher. Occasionally she does laundry. Mostly she stares at her computer screen. When inspiration strikes, she's usually either in the shower or about to go to bed, which is probably par for the course where romance writers are concerned.

Atlas Kane is a retired Dragon Rider with recurring pain in his L4/L5 joints. Carrying a zweihander while fighting in the king’s war took a toll on his constitution, so he turned to the less glamorous occupation of Court Scribe. He now lives with his wives and a platoon of kids, recalling old battles and bygone glory.

Eli Katz (1926–2000) who worked under the name Gil Kane and in a few instances Scott Edwards, was a comic book artist whose career spanned the 1940s to 1990s and every major comics company and character.

Kane co-created the modern-day versions of the superheroes Green Lantern and the Atom for DC Comics, and co-created Iron Fist with Roy Thomas for Marvel Comics. He was involved in such major storylines as that of The Amazing Spider-Man #96–98 (May–July 1971), which, at the behest of the U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, bucked the then-prevalent Comics Code Authority to depict drug abuse, and ultimately spurred an update of the Code. Kane additionally pioneered an early graphic novel prototype, His Name is...Savage, in 1968, and a seminal graphic novel, Blackmark, in 1971.

Paul Kane is the award-winning, bestselling author and editor of over fifty books – including the Arrowhead trilogy (gathered together in the sellout Hooded Man omnibus, revolving around a post-apocalyptic version of Robin Hood), The Butterfly Man and Other Stories, Hellbound Hearts and The Mammoth Book of Body Horror. His non-fiction books include The Hellraiser Films and Their Legacy and Voices in the Dark, and his genre journalism has appeared in the likes of SFX, Rue Morgue and DeathRay. He has been a Guest at Alt.Fiction five times, was a Guest at the first SFX Weekender, at Thought Bubble in 2011, Derbyshire Literary Festival and Off the Shelf in 2012, Monster Mash and Event Horizon in 2013, and Edge-Lit in 2014, as well as being a panellist at FantasyCon and the World Fantasy Convention. His work has been optioned and adapted for the big and small screen, including for network US television, plus his latest novels are Lunar (set to be turned into a feature film) and the Y.A. story The Rainbow Man (as P.B. Kane). Forthcoming from him are the collection Monsters and the sequel to RED: Blood RED. He lives in Derbyshire, UK, with his wife Marie O’Regan, his family and a black cat called Mina. Find out more at his site www.shadow-writer.co.uk which has featured Guest Writers such as Stephen King, Neil Gaiman, Charlaine Harris, Dean Koontz and Guillermo del Toro.

Stacia Kane has been a phone psychic, a customer service representative, a bartender, and a movie theater usher, and she thinks that writing is more fun than all of them combined. She lives in England with her husband and their two little girls.

Veronika Kane is the monster-loving alter-ego of USA Today Bestselling Author Caroline Lee. One of Caroline's favorite genres to read is SciFi Romance, which led her to monster romance. When she discovered it was possible to set big, buff, delicious monsters in contemporary cozy small towns, she was sold. And that's how she ended up with a new pen name and a new series.

Hannah Kaner is an emerging voice in the world of speculative fiction, known for crafting stories that intertwine vivid world-building with complex, relatable characters. Her debut works are rich in depth and emotion, blending the fantastical with the very real struggles of identity, love, and loss.

JC Kang's unhealthy obsession with Fantasy and Sci-Fi began at an early age when his brother introduced him to The Chronicles of Narnia, Star Trek, and Star Wars. As an adult, he combines his geek roots with his professional experiences as a Chinese Medicine doctor, martial arts instructor, and technical writer to pen epic fantasy stories.

Lydia Kang is a doctor who decided writing was maybe just as much fun as medicine, so, now she does both. Control is her debut novel and she continues to work part-time as a physician. She lives with her husband and three children in Omaha, Nebraska.

Jo Kaplan writes and teaches in the Los Angeles area with much encouragement from her husband and two cats. Her fiction (as Joanna Parypinski) has appeared in Black Static, Nightmare Magazine, Haunted Nights edited by Ellen Datlow and Lisa Morton, New Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark edited by Jonathan Maberry, Vastarien, the Nightscript series, and publishers such as Independent Legions. She teaches English and creative writing at Glendale Community College, where she also plays cello in the GCC orchestra.

Maxine Kaplan studied English and political science at Oberlin College and held a variety of positions in the publishing world before landing her current job as a private investigator and author. She lives and writes in Brooklyn, where she caters to the whims of her dim-witted but soulful cat.

Colin Kapp (1929–2007) was a British science fiction author.

Ian Kappos was born and raised in Northern California but currently lives in Los Angeles where he is an MFA candidate at CalArts. His writing has appeared in numerous places and was recently nominated for a Pushcart Prize. His first chapbook collection of fiction, Crossfaded in Narnia is his first chapbook collection. In addition to writing, he co-edits Milkfist, is an editorial assistant at Sublevel, and plays in the hardcore punk band Cross Class.

Darby Karchut is an award-winning author, teacher, and compulsive dawn greeter. She's been known to run in blizzards and bike in lightning storms. When not dodging death by Colorado, Darby writes urban fantasy for tweens, teens, and adults. She has also co-authored two books non-fiction books with her husband, author Wes Karchut.

Marteeka Karland is an international bestselling author who leads a double life as a romance author by evening and a semi-domesticated housewife by day. Known for her down and dirty MC romances, Marteeka takes pleasure in spinning tales of tenacious, protective heroes and spirited, vulnerable heroines. She staunchly advocates that every character deserves a blissful ending, even, sometimes, the villains in her narratives. Her writings are speckled with intense, raw elements resulting in page-turning delight entwined with seductive escapades leading up to gratifying conclusions that elicit a sigh from her readers.

Mary Karlik has always been a dreamer. When she was a teen, she read The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe, and then sat in every wardrobe in her Nanna' home, trying to open the door to Narnia. She didn't find it, but she did discover her voice as an author: one filled with her young adult self, and grounded in her roots as a Texan and her Scottish heritage, nourished by obscure Scottish folklore.

David Karp (1922-1999) was an American novelist and television writer. He also used the pseudonyms Wallace Ware and Adam Singer.

Before Marshall Karp was plotting murder, he was writing comedy. That unexpected pairing—mischief wrapped in mystery—is exactly what makes his thrillers hit differently. Karp is best known for co-authoring the bestselling NYPD Red series with James Patterson, but long before the flashing sirens and high-profile crimes, he was building a career in advertising, television, and screenwriting. That sense of timing—of when to make readers laugh and when to make their hearts race—never left him.

Drew Karpyshyn is the New York Times bestselling author of Star Wars: Darth Bane: Rule of Two, Star Wars: Darth Bane: Path of Destruction, and the Mass Effect novels Revelation and Ascension, as well as several other fantasy and science fiction novels. He is also an award-winning writer/designer for the computer game company BioWare, where he was lead writer on Mass Effect and the blockbuster Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic video game. He lives in Canada's hinterlands with his wife, Jen, and their cat.

Kirsten Imani Kasai, a native Coloradoan, has lived in places as diverse as Newark, New Jersey; East Hampton, New York; Bradford and Penzance, England (sadly devoid of singing pirates); and a windowless cubby beneath the stairs in a San Francisco flat crowded with ten roommates, four iguanas, three cats, two German exchange students, and a bald illegal Irishwoman, none of whom possessed a front door key. Before having children, she moved to a new city every six months, indulging her taste for novelty. She currently resides in southern California with her husband and two children.

Anna Kashina grew up in Russia and moved to the United States in 1994 after receiving her Ph.D. in cell biology from the Russian Academy of Sciences. She works as a professor in a major university and combines her successful career in science and her passion for writing. Anna's passion for ballroom dancing, world mythologies and folklore has fed her high-level interest in martial arts of the Majat warriors. She lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Laura Kasischke (born 1961) is an American fiction writer and American poet.

Jason Kasper doesn’t write thrillers that let you breathe easy. He writes the kind that drag you into the shadows and keep you there, pulse ticking, until the final chapter. His work is a high-wire act of tension and authenticity—because he’s not just imagining danger. He’s lived it.

Meg Kassel is a New Jersey native who graduated from Parson's School of Design and worked as a graphic designer before embracing her true passion. She lives in Maine with her family. A fan of ’80s cartoons, Netflix, and ancient mythology, Meg has always been inspired by the fantastic and creepy. When she’s not writing, Meg is reading and hanging out with her family. She is a two-time finalist and the 2016 winner of the RWA Golden Heart© contest in YA.

Heather Kassner loves thunderstorms, hummingbirds, and books. She lives with her husband in Arizona, waiting (and waiting and waiting) for the rain, photographing hummingbirds, and reading and writing strange little stories. The Bone Garden is her debut novel.

Lauren Kate recently finished her M.A. in Creative Writing at UC Davis, where she also teaches. She lives and writes in an old farm house in Winters, California.

Photo credit: Andre Vippolis (from Lauren Kate's official website)

Gregory Scott Katsoulis is a writer, teacher, artist and goofball. He is in love with ideas and possibility. When he is not writing, he composes incidental music, enjoys taking photographs of faces, debunks bunk and confounds children by teaching them about black holes, time-travel paradoxes and the hilarious fallibility of human memory. He lives in the lovely and stimulating Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Alma Katsu is the author of The Hunger, The Taker, The Reckoning, and The Descent. She has been a signature reviewer for Publishers Weekly and a contributor to The Huffington Post. She is a graduate of the Master's writing program at the Johns Hopkins University and received her bachelor's degree from Brandeis University. Prior to the publication of her first novel, Katsu had a long career as a senior intelligence analyst for several US agencies. She lives outside of Washington, DC, with her husband.

Nikki Katz is a recovering rocket scientist, author, editor, and freelance writer who lives with her three children in the perfection that is San Diego. Favorite activities include chauffeuring her kids around town, reading fantasy and sci-fi, baking unhealthy desserts, watching reality TV, and scrolling social media feeds. She is the author of the young adult novel, The Midnight Dance, as well as four nonfiction books in the puzzle and game arena. The King's Questioner is her second novel.

Sarah supplements the creativity of sci-fi with the quirk of satire. Outside of writing, she works in cyber security, enjoys traveling and occasionally gets lost out in nature or on Wikipedia.

Welwyn Wilton Katz is the author of many award-winning books for children and young adults.

Amie Kaufman is a New York Times and internationally bestselling author of young adult fiction, including the Elementals series, Unearthed, and the Starbound trilogy, coauthored with Meagan Spooner; and the Illuminae Files trilogy, coauthored with Jay Kristoff. Her multi-award-winning work has been described as "a game-changer" (Shelf Awareness) and "out-of-this-world awesome" (Kirkus Reviews). Raised in Australia and Ireland, Amie has degrees in history, literature, law, and conflict resolution. She took howling lessons from a wolf expert while preparing to write this book. She lives in Melbourne with her husband, their rescue dog, and an extremely large personal library.

Lory Kaufman sees himself as a creative guy in everything he does. Sales and marketing, running a children's theatre, writing, directing, acting, starting a company to promote environmental polititians, and now, writing young adult fiction. Lory considers himself a futurist and is publishing his History Camp series, the first of his futuristic young adult books, in his 60th year. He believes the series has a good 20 tales to tell.

Nicholas Kaufmann lives in Brooklyn, New York with his wife and two cats - one of which has special needs, the other of which only pretends to.

Long obsessed with Jane Austen’s works, Kaurifish has studied the Regency in loving detail. Having not only made pilgrimage to key Austen sites from London to Bath, she has also practiced Regency dance, both country and ballroom, made Regency clothing, read the literature of the period and attended a recreation of a Regency ball.
She began to write Pride & Prejudice variations in 2005, posting the one-shot precursor to what would become I Will Have You.
She lives with innumerable flowers, two cats and an ogre.

Anna Kavan (born Helen Emily Woods, 1901-1968) was a British novelist, short story writer and painter. Originally publishing under her first married name, Helen Ferguson, she adopted the name Anna Kavan in 1939, not only as a nom de plume but as her legal identity.

Joanna Kavenna is a prize-winning British novelist and travel writer.

Kavenna spent her childhood in Suffolk and the Midlands as well as various other parts of Britain. She has also lived in the United States, France, Germany, Scandinavia and the Baltic States.

A.F. Kay, also known by his pen name Ripht, is a writer whose work captures the spirit of adventure, imagination, and the nostalgia of online gaming. Drawing from his deep love of gaming and exploration, Kay crafts stories that blend wonder and excitement in a way that resonates with both younger audiences and adult readers alike.

Elizabeth Kay (born 1949) is an English writer. She is the author of The Divide trilogy, a series of children's fantasy novels.

Elliott Kay is the author of the military sci-fi series Poor Man’s Fight, a gripping adventure of shattered dreams, space pirates, and student debt. His urban fantasy series Good Intentions combines equal parts action, comedy, and high-heat romance (for your own good, please read the warning labels).

Guy Gavriel Kay (born 1954, Canada) is the internationally bestselling author of twelve books. He has been awarded the International Goliardos Prize for his work in the literature of the fantastic, is a two-time winner of the Aurora Award, and has been nominated five times for the World Fantasy Award. His works have been translated into 22 languages. He was retained by J.R.R. Tolkien's estate to work with Christopher Tolkien in the reconstruction of the posthumously published Tolkien work, The Silmarillion.

The only person she knows who had a subscription to Writer's Digest at eleven and was always excited to write research papers, Theresa has been putting words to paper since a young age. Living in the mountains of central Virginia with her husband and two kids, she works as a paralegal by day, binges on Netflix at night and finds bits of time in between reading almost everything she can get her hands on and laundry to craft stories that tend to feature broken characters in sci-fi or paranormal worlds, with a touch of romance thrown in for good measure.

A pseudonym of Darby Karchut.

Mary Margaret ('Mollie') Kaye (1908-2004) was a British writer. Her most famous book was The Far Pavilions (1978).

Marilyn Kaye is a former associate professor of library sciences and the best-selling author of numerous books and series, including Replica. Her book, Penelope, was made into a feature film starring Christina Ricci.

Marvin Kaye is an American mystery, fantasy, science fiction, and horror author and editor.

I'm a retired teacher living in upstate New York with my hubby and two very active dachshunds. Like Samantha in my debut novel, Kibbles and Death, I'm a hooker, rug hooker that is. Follow Sam and her dog, Porkchop, as they stumble onto bodies and try to solve the murders. Sam has to contend with a hunky new detective in town but at the same time, he sparks her interest. Sam drags her Southern Belle cousin, Candie, along for the sleuthing. Look for more of Sam's murderous adventures in my Samantha Davies Mystery series.

Callie Kazumi isn’t here to follow the rules—she’s here to bend them into strange, glittering shapes.

A newer voice in the dark fantasy and paranormal romance space, Kazumi crafts stories where shadows stretch long and love rarely comes without blood. Her debut series, The Wicked Kin, pulls readers into a world of dangerous magic, eerie folklore, and morally ambiguous monsters you can’t help but crave. It's a place where the line between salvation and damnation blurs—and Kazumi seems most at home walking that line barefoot.

KC Kean’s storytelling journey began as a quiet love affair with the written word—one that transformed into a powerful passion for creating worlds filled with magic, romance, and complex relationships. Based in Manchester, UK, she started as a dedicated reader, devouring books across genres, always yearning for a story that combined adventure and heart. It wasn’t long before she decided to create those stories herself, blending her love for fantasy with the allure of reverse harem romance.

Brian Keaney is a British author born in Walthamstow, East London. He is an author of mainly young adult fiction, and currently resides in London where he continues work as an author.

J.M. Kearl is an author whose stories transport readers to worlds both familiar and astonishing. With a natural gift for weaving compelling narratives, Kearl’s writing takes an introspective, yet adventurous approach, exploring themes of identity, struggle, and resilience. Whether through sci-fi, fantasy, or speculative fiction, Kearl’s works captivate with their emotional depth and vivid world-building.

Paul Kearney was born and grew up in Northern Ireland. He studied English at Oxford University and has lived for several years in both Denmark and the United States. He now lives by the sea in County Down with his wife and two dogs.

Simon Kearns was born in London in 1972 and grew up in Northern Ireland. In his teens he returned to London to study philosophy. At the end of 2004 he moved to the south of France where he lives with his partner and two children. His debut, Virtual Assassin, (Revenge Ink, 2010), explores personal responsibility in a corrupt society. It was followed by Dark Waves, (Blood Bound Books, 2014), about a powerful haunting and the scientist determined to debunk it. His stories have appeared in publications such as The Future Fire, Litro, The Honest Ulsterman, and on numerous websites.

He revels in etymology, guitar, gaming, and the science of superstition.

Kelly Keaton is a pseudonym of Kelly Gay.

Kelly Keaton loves ancient history, fantasy, and mythology. She dreams of one day attaining magical powers, discovering the secret to immortality, ridding her home of pet hair, and being crowned Mardi-Gras queen. She likes pre-Raphaelite art, moonlight on snow, and MMORPGs. She lives in North Carolina with her family, one Great Dane, and two incredibly hairy cats.

David grew up in Winnipeg, Canada. During his twenties he collected degrees in education, English literature, and creative writing. He has studied in rural England, taught in prairie Canada and recently joined his wife in her hometown: New York City.

Sally M. Keehn lives in Allentown, Pennsyvania.

Graham Keeler was born in the UK in Hertfordshire and grew up in neighboring Essex. He studied Physics at Queen Mary College, London, and graduated in 1965 with First Class Honors, continuing to a PhD in 1969. He now lives in Bolton, Lancashire.

Brian Keene (born 1967) is an American horror author.

Daniel Keene has written for the theatre since 1979. His plays have been performed on main stages around Australia and in China, America and Europe. He has won numerous awards, including six Premier's Literary Awards for drama, the Sydney Myer Performing Arts Award and the Kenneth Myer Medallion for the Performing Arts for his contribution to Australian theatre with the Keene/Taylor Theatre Project. Since 2000, over 80 main stage productions of his work have been presented in Europe, predominately in France. He is the only Australian playwright to have been produced in the main program at the Festival d'Avignon. In 2009 his work for Young Audiences was awarded the Prix Théâtre en Pages by Scéne Nationale de Toulouse. Seven volumes of his plays (French translations by Severine Magois) have been published by éditions Theatrales, Paris. In 2016 Daniel was appointed to the rank of Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French Ministry of Culture for his contribution to French culture.

Peg Kehret is an American writer. Her writing primarily targets younger children between the ages of 8 and 14.

Michelle Ruiz Keil is a Latinx writer and tarot reader with an eye for the enchanted and a way with animals. Her critically acclaimed debut novel, All of Us with Wings, was called “a transcendent journey” by The New York Times. A San Francisco Bay Area native, Michelle has lived in Portland, Oregon, for many years. She curates the fairytale reading series All Kinds of Fur and lives with her family in a cottage where the forest meets the city.

Todd Keisling is a two-time recipient of the Oswald Research and Creativity Prize for fiction. He is also the author of A Life Transparent and its sequel, The Liminal Man. Born in Kentucky, he now lives and works with his wife and son somewhere near Reading, Pennsylvania. When he was a kid, he stuck a heart-shaped cinnamon candy up his left nostril. He hasn’t been the same since.

Bill Keith is a pseudonym of William H. Keith, Jr..

Bill Keith's novels (Sharuq and Stingray) are near-future military novels.

William H. Keith, Jr. (born 1950) is an American author. He also writes as Bill Keith, Ian Douglas and Robert Cain.

In the sprawling realm of LitRPG and GameLit fiction, where dungeon dives and stat sheets often overshadow soul, Keleros has carved out a space defined not by spectacle, but by substance. Known for the Ajax’s Ascension series, Keleros draws readers in with a story that unfolds less like a power fantasy and more like a reckoning—a gritty, immersive journey where growth is earned, pain has purpose, and the stakes feel startlingly human.

Joseph Everidge Kelleam (1913–1975), born in Boswell, Oklahoma, was an American writer. His first story, "Rust", appeared in Astounding Science Fiction in 1939.

Pat Kelleher has worked in a variety of different editorial and authorial fields. Black Hand Gang is his first novel for Abaddon Books and the start of an exciting new series.

Alex Keller started off wanting to be an archaeologist, but he found that being stuck in a ditch in the rain all day wasn't as glamorous as he thought. Instead, he decided to try his hand at writing for a living. He lives in North London and Haywired is his first novel.

David Henry Keller (1880–1966) was most often published as David H. Keller, MD, but also known by the pseudonyms Monk Smith, Matthew Smith, Amy Worth, Henry Cecil, Cecilia Henry, and Jacobus Hubelaire. He was a writer for pulp magazines in the mid-twentieth century who wrote science fiction, fantasy and horror. He was the first psychiatrist to write for the genre.

Julia Keller, winner of the Pulitzer Prize and former cultural critic at the Chicago Tribune, is the author of many books for adults and young readers, including A Killing in the Hills, the first book in the Bell Elkins series and winner of the Barry Award for Best First Novel (2013); Back Home; and The Dark Intercept. Keller has a Ph.D. in English literature from Ohio State and was awarded Harvard University’s Nieman Fellowship. She was born in West Virginia and lives in Ohio.

Jonathan Kellerman was born in New York City in 1949 and grew up in Los Angeles. He helped work his way through UCLA as an editorial cartoonist, columnist, editor and freelance musician. As a senior, at the age of 22, he won a Samuel Goldwyn Writing Award for fiction.

J. S. Kelley is a single parent from Ohio who likes the whiskey neat, the coffee black, and the music loud.

Susan Kelley is a life long reader of all types of fiction and poetry. From the first time her aunt introduced her to romance, she's been addicted to the genre though she still finds time to read across the spectrum of fiction. Besides being a full time high school teacher, she is mother to four active children, a constant baker and lover of too many hobbies for hours in the day. She is published in futuristic romance and epic, high fantasy. To Tame a Tiger is her first fantasy romance novel.

Steven is a fighter turned writer who resides in the Boston area. A former sports and entertainment writer, his work has been featured on ESPN.com, LA Weekly and other known outlets. He wishes all disputes were still settled with a friendly game of hand-to-hand combat, is a fan of awesome things, and tries to write books he’d want to read.

He hopes you like them.

Erin Kellison is the author of the Shadow Series, which includes Shadow Bound and Shadow Fall. Stories have always been a central part of Erin Kellison's life. She attempted her first book in sixth grade, a dark fantasy adventure, and still has those early hand-written chapters. She graduated summa cum laude with a degree in English Language and Literature, and went on for a masters in Cultural Anthropology, focusing on oral storytelling. When she had children, nothing scared her anymore, so her focus shifted to writing fiction. She lives in Arizona with her two beautiful daughters and husband, and she will have a dog (breed undetermined) when her youngest turns five.

M. Bradley Kellogg is a pseudonym of Marjorie B. Kellogg.

Marjorie B. Kellogg is a fantasy author, who is best known for The Dragon Quartet. She has written two books under the pseudonym of M. Bradley Kellogg.

A teen librarian by day, Anita Kelly writes romance that celebrates queer love in all its infinite possibilities. Originally from a small town in the Pocono Mountains, Kelly now lives in the Pacific Northwest, the perfect setting for wandering the woods, drinking too much tea, and dreaming of stories.

Elizabeth Kelly was born and raised in Ontario, Canada. She moved west as a teenager and now lives in Alberta with her husband and a menagerie of pets. She firmly believes that a human can survive solely on sushi and coffee, and only her husband's mad cooking skills stop her from proving that theory.

New York Times–bestselling author Erin Entrada Kelly was awarded the Newbery Medal for Hello, Universe. She grew up in Lake Charles, Louisiana, and now lives Delaware. She is a professor of children’s literature in the graduate fiction and publishing programs at Rosemont College, where she earned her MFA. Her short fiction has been nominated for the Philippines Free Press Literary Award for Short Fiction and the Pushcart Prize. Erin Entrada Kelly’s debut novel, Blackbird Fly, was a Kirkus Best Book, a School Library Journal Best Book, an ALSC Notable Book, and an Asian/Pacific American Literature Honor Book. She is also the author of The Land of Forgotten Girls, winner of the Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature, and You Go First, a Spring 2018 Indie Next Pick. The author’s mother was the first in her family to immigrate to the United States from the Philippines, and she now lives in Cebu.

Greta was born in sandy Las Vegas, Nevada, and raised in snowy Waukesha, Wisconsin. The youngest of four children, Greta wrote her first book at five. Three Little Duckies earned rave reviews at her pre-school and nearly cinched her mother the coveted Mom-of-the-Year award circa 1993 (#mommywars). But two weeks later Greta's childhood nemesis, Jamie Martin, figured out subtraction and Jamie's mother took the title, a fact Greta has never lived down. (Damn it, Jamie!)

James Patrick Kelly (born 1951) is an American science fiction author.

Kirsten Kelly lives in Miami, Florida where she enjoys kayaking, fishing, and travel. Like her characters, she lives for good friends, good food, and the next adventure.

L. A. Kelly is a pseudonym of Leisha Kelly.

Lee Kelly has wanted to write since she was old enough to hold a pencil, but it wasn’t until she began studying for the California Bar Exam that she conveniently started putting pen to paper.

An entertainment lawyer by trade, Lee has practiced law in Los Angeles and New York.

Michael Kelly is the author of Undertow and Other Laments, and Scratching the Surface; as well as co-author of the novel Ouroboros. His has also edited the book Chilling Tales.

His short fiction has recently appeared in a number of journals and anthologies, including All Hallows, Best New Horror, Dark Arts, the Hint Fiction Anthology, PostScripts, Space & Time, Supernatural Tales, and Tesseracts 13.

Nikki Kelly is a Wattpad sensation. Lailah garnered over one million reads within six months of being released on the website. She lives in the UK with her two dogs.

Richard Kelly is pseudonym of Richard Laymon.

Ronald Kelly is best known as a speculative fiction and "southern-fried" horror writer. His tales are usually set in the Southern United States and feature language and actions that are associated with those regions.

Toni L. P. Kelner is an American mystery author.

Chris Kelso (born 1988) is a Scottish writer, illustrator, editor and journalist. He has also been printed frequently in literary and university publications across the UK, US and Canada. He and Garrett Cook are the co-creator of 'The Imperial Youth Review'.

Sylvia Kelso is an author of both fantasy and science fiction, usually set in analogue or outright Australian landscapes. She has a Creative Writing MA built around one science-fiction novel using alternate North Queenslands and she earned her Ph.D. in 1997.

In the ever-expanding realm of young adult fantasy and contemporary fiction, few authors balance emotional intensity with magical intrigue as gracefully as Brigid Kemmerer. Her stories don’t just build worlds—they carve out spaces where flawed, fierce-hearted characters can wrestle with love, loyalty, and the weight of their choices. Whether it’s a cursed prince in an enchanted land or a high schooler grappling with trauma, her protagonists always carry one thing in common: raw, aching humanity.

Debra A. Kemp (born 1957) is an American author.

Juliet Kemp lives by the river in London, with their partners, child, dog, and too many fountain pens. They have had stories published in several anthologies and online magazines. Their employment history variously includes working as a cycle instructor, sysadmin, life model, researcher, permaculture designer, and journalist. When not writing or parenting, Juliet goes climbing, knits, reads way too much, and drinks a lot of tea.

Paul S. Kemp is a lawyer who lives in Michigan with his wife and twin sons.

Lindsay Anne Kendal was born in Manchester in the 1980s, has had a love of fantasy and horror for as long as she can remember, and began writing in her early 20's.

Carol Kendall (born 1917) is a children's author.

Gillian Murray Kendall is a Full Professor of English literature at Smith College. A specialist in Shakespeare and English Renaissance drama, and a graduate of Stanford University’s Creative Writing Program, she teaches a course on the post-apocalyptic novel as well as on topics in Renaissance literature. Kendall is the author of articles, short stories and a book of essays. She has two sons, Sasha and Gabriel, and lives with her husband, biologist Robert Dorit, in Northampton, MA.

Scott Kenemore is the author of The Zen of Zombie; Z.E.O.; The Art of Zombie Warfare; The Code of the Zombie Pirate; Zombies vs. Nazis; and Zombie, Ohio, his debut novel. He lives in Chicago, Illinois.

Eve Kenin is a pseudonym of Eve Silver.

Chris Kennedy is an author who invites readers into worlds where military science fiction, adventure, and high-stakes tension collide. With a knack for blending action-packed narratives with complex characters, his work draws readers who love fast-paced plots but also crave the deeper themes of loyalty, duty, and the costs of war. Known for his The Empire of Bones Saga and The Invasion series, Kennedy’s stories are more than just battles—they are rich explorations of what it means to be human when faced with extraordinary circumstances.

A New York Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Elle Kennedy grew up in the suburbs of Toronto, Ontario, and holds a B.A. in English from York University. From an early age, she knew she wanted to be a writer, and actively began pursuing that dream when she was a teenager.

With millions of books sold, award-winning and USA Today bestselling author J. Robert Kennedy has been ranked by Amazon as the #1 Bestselling Action Adventure novelist based upon combined sales. He is a full-time writer and the author of over seventy-five international bestsellers including the smash hit James Acton Thrillers.

Jennifer Kennedy lives in rural Alberta with her children and husband. Dominion is her first novel.

Jeffe Kennedy is an award-winning, bestselling author who writes fantasy with romantic elements and contemporary romance. She serves on the Board of Directors for SFWA as a Director at Large. Her recent works include the high fantasy trilogy from Rebel Base books, The Chronicles of Dasnaria, in the same world as her award-winning fantasy series The Twelve Kingdoms and The Uncharted Realms. She is a hybrid author, and also self-publishes a romantic fantasy series, Sorcerous Moons. Her books have won the RT Reviewers' Choice Best Fantasy Romance of 2015, been named Best Book of June 2014, and won RWA's prestigious RITA(R) Award in 2017. The The Uncharted Realms novella, The Dragons of Summer, is also a RITA finalist in 2019. She lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico, with two Maine coon cats, plentiful free-range lizards and a very handsome Doctor of Oriental Medicine.

Leigh Kennedy (born 1951) is an American science fiction writer who has lived in the United Kingdom since 1985.

Kennedy's story "Her Furry Face" was a nominee for the Nebula Award for Best Short Story.

Paulette Kennedy is an author who deftly weaves the complexities of human emotion, tension, and intrigue into every page. Known for her compelling blend of gothic fiction and historical romance, Kennedy captures the mood of her settings with a vivid, atmospheric style. Her novels don’t just take readers on a journey—they immerse them in worlds where love, loss, and dark secrets are just as much a part of the landscape as the settings themselves.

Raven Kennedy is a tea and dark chocolate kind of girl and can often be found binge-watching The Office or The Great British Baking Show.

She enjoys writing all kinds of books, because each one brings a different experience. Whatever the genre, she hopes she creates characters you can root for.

Sean Kennedy was born in 1975 in Melbourne, Australia, but currently lives in the second most isolated city in the world (although there still seems to be conjecture over whether it is actually number one). Living in such deprived circumstances can only affect his writing, which is published by Dreamspinner Press.

Marissa Kennerson received her B.A. in English literature from the University of California, Berkeley. Before earning her master's degree in psychology and art therapy, she worked for Wired and Glamour. She's the author of the YA cult-suspense novel, The Family, which she did not write from personal experience, since the only cult she's ever been in is the cult of YouTube makeup tutorials. She lives in California with her husband and son.

Rick Kennett (born 1956) is an Australian writer of science fiction, horror and ghost stories. He is the most prolific and widely-published author in Australia after Paul Collins, Terry Dowling and Greg Egan, with stories in a wide variety of magazines and anthologies in Australia, the US and the UK.

Douglas C. Kenney (1947–1980) was an American writer who co-founded National Lampoon magazine in 1970.

Michelle is a firm believer in magic, and that ancient doorways to other worlds can still be found if we look hard enough. She is also a hopeless scribbleaholic and, when left to her own devices, likes nothing better than to dream up new fantasy worlds in the back of a dog-eared notebook. Doctors say they’re unlikely to find a cure any time soon.

Pádraig Kenny is an Irish writer from Newbridge in County Kildare. He has a first class master's degree in Anglo-Irish Writing from Maynooth University, and he has taught English literature and creative writing. He has worked as a freelance arts journalist, and as a scriptwriter he has written drama and comedy for radio and screen. Tin is his first novel.

Jasper Kent was born in Worcestershire, England in 1968. He attended King Edward's School, Birmingham and went on to study Natural Sciences at Trinity Hall, Cambridge, specialising in physics.

Jasper has spent almost twenty years working as a software engineer in the UK and in Europe, whilst also working on writing both fiction and music. In that time, he has produced the novels Twelve, Yours Etc., Mr Sunday and Sifr, as well as co-writing several musicals, including The Promised Land and Remember! Remember!

Josh Kent grew up wandering the forests and muddy banks of the Ohio River in the small town of Shadyside, once known mostly for its casket-making factory. He was enthralled by folk legends and tales of the supernatural since he was just a boy. The Witch at Sparrow Creek is his debut novel, reaching back deep into these fascinations. Kent lives in West Virginia with his wife, son, and their beloved cats.

Philip Kent is a pseudonym of Kenneth Bulmer.

Rina Kent is a captivating voice in the world of dark romance and suspense, weaving tales of complex emotions and intense power dynamics. Known for her ability to blend heart-pounding tension with deeply emotional storytelling, Kent’s works often explore themes of obsession, forbidden love, and redemption. With a penchant for creating characters that are as flawed as they are magnetic, her stories have gained a devoted following among readers who crave high stakes and even higher emotional intensity.

Steven L. Kent is an American writer, who is known for video game journalism and military science fiction novels.

Winona was born in London, England. She came to Canada with her parents and grew up in Regina, Saskatchewan. She's a graduate of Central Collegiate and the University of Regina, where she received her BA in English. After living in Winnipeg and Moose Jaw, she eventually found her way to Vancouver, where she graduated from the University of British Columbia with an MFA in Creative Writing.

L. P. Kenton is a pseudonym of R. L. Fanthorpe.

Kay Kenyon is an American science fiction author. Her first novel, The Seeds of Time, was published in 1997.

Nate Kenyon is an American author.

Sherrilyn Kenyon is a name that resonates deeply within the realm of paranormal romance and urban fantasy. Known for her vivid world-building and complex characters, Kenyon has captivated millions with her Dark-Hunter series, a collection that blends mythology, romance, and action in a way that keeps readers hooked page after page. Her books are filled with tortured heroes, strong heroines, and stories that blur the lines between the supernatural and the human experience, creating a world both dark and mesmerizing.

Johannes Kepler (1571–1630) was a German mathematician, astronomer and astrologer, and key figure in the 17th century scientific revolution. He is best known for his eponymous laws of planetary motion, codified by later astronomers based on his works Astronomia nova, Harmonices Mundi, and Epitome of Copernican Astrononomy. They also provided one of the foundations for Isaac Newton's theory of universal gravitation.

Lars Kepler is the pseudonym of the Swedish writing duo Alexander and Alexandra Ahndoril, a pair whose collaborative genius has redefined Scandinavian crime fiction. Under this name, they've created one of the most thrilling and suspenseful series in modern crime literature, centered around Detective Joona Linna. Their stories are known for their relentless pace, intricate plots, and a chilling exploration of human nature’s darkest corners.

Kerberos is an author who has emerged as a captivating force in the world of Deck Building LitRPG, blending intricate card-based magic systems with compelling storytelling. Known for his series A Summoner Awakens, he brings readers into a world where strategy, growth, and survival intersect in a high-stakes, post-apocalyptic setting. With each book, Kerberos builds more than just a narrative—he creates a living, breathing universe where characters evolve through challenges, much like players leveling up in a game.

In the ever-expanding universe of LitRPG, few voices feel as grounded and unexpectedly human as Benjamin Kerei’s. A writer with Māori and European roots, Kerei has carved out a place where virtual realms, leveling systems, and chaotic reincarnations collide with dry humor, emotional depth, and an unmistakably New Zealand flavor.

A graduate of the Department of Dramatic Writing at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, Liz has a background in screenwriting and live theatre as well as fiction. She currently lives and works in sunny southern California, where she’s developing a number of Film/TV projects, adapting a YA series to screen, and workshopping her award-winning play, "Stop-Motion." She’s the proud co-parent of two unruly small dogs.

Brian K. Kerley lives in rural Alaska with his wife and grandson. He holds a degree in aviation from the University of Alaska Anchorage, and studies literature and creative writing at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. Brian works seasonally as a bush pilot and has had a multitude of experiences from Army medic to ship welder and commercial diver on the Dutch Harbor crab fleet.

C. M. Kerley is the author of the Barclan Series of fantasy novels.

Gregory Kern is a pseudonym of E. C. Tubb.

Eileen Kernaghan (born 1939) is a Canadian author.

Elizabeth Kerner (born 1958) is a fantasy author.

Daniel R. Kerns is a pen name of Jacqueline Lichtenberg.

In the realm of epic fantasy, few names echo with the same fierce clarity as Katharine Kerr. Best known for her immersive Deverry Cycle, Kerr didn’t just create a world—she wove a tapestry of time, memory, and reincarnation that spanned centuries, yet remained achingly intimate. Her stories pulse with Celtic inspiration, layered timelines, and flawed, deeply human characters who evolve across lives and generations.

L.M. Kerr has carved out a niche for herself in the realm of post-apocalyptic fiction, captivating readers with her gripping storytelling and intricate world-building. Known for her bestselling novel Reborn: Apocalypse, Kerr blends action, suspense, and deep character exploration into narratives that keep readers on the edge of their seats. With a keen ability to craft emotionally resonant tales set against the backdrop of an uncertain future, she stands out as a fresh voice in the genre.

P. B. Kerr is a pseudonym of the thriller author Philip Kerr.

Philip Ballantyne Kerr (1956–2018) was a British author, best known for his Bernie Gunther series of historical thrillers.

Jade Kerrion, an award-winning author, got her start in fan fiction. She developed a loyal reader base with her fan fiction series based on the MMORPG Guild Wars. She was accused of keeping her readers up at night, distracting them from work, housework, homework, and (far worse), from actually playing Guild Wars.

Born in 1884 Jessie Douglas Kerruish was a regular contributor to The Weekly Tale-Teller, a paper publishing short stories, she often set her tales in North Africa and the Near East. She went on to publish two story collections and two novels before eventually publishing her English-set supernatural story 'The Undying Monster'. Initially received well, and even inspiring a film years later, this macabre and imaginative tale has been viewed as a real classic of its genre.

Gerald Kersh (1911–1968) was a British writer.

John Kessel (born 1950) is an American science fiction and fantasy author.

Winner of the Nebula, Sturgeon, Locus, and Tiptree awards, John Kessel is the author of The New York Times Notable Book Meeting in Infinity. He co-edited the anthologies Feeling Very Strange and Rewired. Kessel and his family live in Raleigh, North Carolina, where he co-directs the creative writing program at North Carolina State University.

Scott Michael Kessman currently resides in Long Island, New York, where he lives happily with his beautiful wife and two annoying cats. He has always been a writer, since the days of early childhood, when he was first able to put his dreams into words. Scott has toiled as a graphic artist for many years, seeing fit to labor away at a multitude of short stories and longer story ideas, with the idea in mind that he would one day publish a collection. It was not until recently that he began work on The Tales of Tanglewood, and everything has changed. The Tales of Tanglewood is not just a story. It is the culmination of many years worth of dreams. It is a wish upon a star, glowing brightly in the midnight sky. It is a childhood fantasy of wonder and magic brought to life. Partially inspired by his love for fantasy and folklore, and also the love for his wife, whose ideas contributed much to the story, Scott hopes that anyone who reads it can feel the same magic he felt when writing it. He loves the woods. He loves Ireland. He writes. He draws. He cooks. He loves his wife. He enjoys the little things in life. Strip the world of contemporary shopping malls and mind-dulling technology, and you will find the world a magical place to be.

Kitty Keswick is an American Author.

"I may write about supernatural things, but there’s no magical potion for writing. You have to pay… sometimes with blood and tears. Novels don’t write themselves and in the morning mysteriously appear because I tossed a few herbs into a jar at the full moon and buried it a thousand paces from my house. Sometimes, I have to chain myself to the keyboard and type until the wee hours of the morn, only to have to do it all over again, because I didn’t get it right the first time or the second or the third. Honing the craft of writing is an ongoing process. What is magical is how it gels together when it’s finished. I write whether I feel like it or not. It’s a job and it’s what I do. Don’t get me wrong… I love every minute of it, even the tears.

Jack Ketchum (born 1946) is the pseudonym of American horror author Dallas Mayr.

Publishing since the last couple of decades of the 20th Century, and self-publishing since 2013, Dawn has chosen to independently publish, enjoying the freedom and the control it gives her over her work. As an independent author, she writes all kinds of books — novels and short stories, but some non-fiction, too. Usually, she writes her fiction under several of her numerous pen names, like E. J. Ruek, C. J. “Country” James, plus her "space fiction" under the name, Aeros. With the release of The Jessica Anderson K-9 Mysteries, she’s decided to write as herself, mostly because many of the dogs included in these crime and search-and-rescue dog novels have been personal to her life.

Simon is a British fantasy and sci/fi writer, with over a hundred short stories published in a wide variety of magazines, including Analog and Nature. He’s the author of the Cloven Land fantasy trilogy, cyberpunk sci/fi thriller The Genehunter and the steampunk Gormenghast Engn saga.

Uel Key was the pseudonym of British author Samuel Whittell Key (1874–1948), who wrote short stories regarding Prof. Arnold Rhymer, the Spook Specialist. These tales appeared in Pearson's Magazine in 1917 and 1918 and were later collected in The Broken Fang and Other Experiences of a Specialist in Spooks (1920). A novel concerning Prof. Rhymer, entitled The Yellow Death, was published the following year.

Daniel F. Keyes (born 1927) is an American author. He is best known for his Hugo award-winning short story and Nebula award-winning novel Flowers for Algernon. He was given the Author Emeritus honor by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America in 2000.

Greg Keyes doesn’t just write fantasy—he builds mythologies that feel like they’ve existed for centuries. His worlds are intricate, his characters fierce with purpose, and his stories hum with the tension between ancient forces and deeply human choices. Whether he’s delving into dynastic battles in The Kingdoms of Thorn and Bone or breathing new life into beloved universes like Star Wars or The Elder Scrolls, Keyes brings a scholar’s mind and a storyteller’s soul to every page.

Morgan Keyes grew up in California, Texas, Georgia, and Minnesota, accompanied by
parents, a brother, a dog, and a cat. Also, there were books. Lots and lots of books.

Morgan started to keep a journal for a second-grade English class and never really
stopped. Journal entries turned into short stories, and short stories turned into novels. In between, there were an awful lot of haikus and cinquains.

Sexy Alien Heroes, Sassy Human Heroines, Stories That Satisfy

Alana Khan is a USA TODAY Bestselling author whose pen traverses galaxies and explores the extraordinary.

In a life as diverse as her stories, Alana boasts IMDB film credits, thrilling Harley adventures on open roads, and a stint as a professional spoon player—because, why not?

Ausma Zehanat Khan holds a Ph.D. in International Human Rights Law with a specialization in military intervention and war crimes in the Balkans. She is a former adjunct law professor and was editor-in-chief of Muslim Girl magazine, the first magazine for young Muslim women. A British-born Canadian, Khan now lives near Denver, Colorado, with her husband.

Miriam is from Cheshire, England and a family of six siblings. Her love for creativity led to acting at her local theatre before being a lead vocalist in rock bands. During those years, she often found solace penning her thoughts and feelings through lyrics or poetry. She chose not to continue singing in 2006, and two years later she woke up with the idea for The Lebrus Stone and began writing and revising it for the next six years. She is now eager to see what readers will think.

Intisar Khanani grew up a nomad and world traveler. Born in Wisconsin, she has lived in five different states as well as in Jeddah on the coast of the Red Sea. She first remembers seeing snow on a wintry street in Zurich, Switzerland, and vaguely recollects having breakfast with the orangutans at the Singapore Zoo when she was five. She currently resides in Cincinnati, Ohio, with her husband and two young daughters.

Rajan Khanna is a fiction writer, blogger, reviewer and narrator. His first novel, Falling Sky, a post-apocalyptic adventure with airships, was released in October 2014. His short fiction has appeared in Lightspeed Magazine, Beneath Ceaseless Skies, and several anthologies. His articles and reviews have appeared at Tor.com and LitReactor.com and his podcast narrations can be heard at Podcastle, Escape Pod, PseudoPod, Beneath Ceaseless Skies and Lightspeed Magazine. Rajan lives in New York where he's a member of the Altered Fluid writing group.

Cassandra Khaw is the business developer for a micropublisher Ysbryd Games, which specializes in narrative-driven video games. When not otherwise sending press releases, she is reading them. The Malaysian transplant contributes regularly to technology outlet Ars Technica UK. Somewhere between all that, Cassandra spends abnormal amounts of time writing about living architecture, Southeast Asian mythology, and fantastical things like older female characters with agency.

Jessica Khoury was born and raised in Georgia. She attended public school followed by homeschooling, and earned her bachelor’s degree in English from Toccoa Falls College. Origin is her first novel. She lives with her husband, Benjamin, in Toccoa, Georgia.

Amy Kim Kibuishi is an emerging voice in the world of contemporary fantasy, captivating readers with her unique storytelling and vivid imagination. Born and raised in the United States, Amy draws on her diverse background to craft stories that explore complex characters, intricate world-building, and themes of identity, belonging, and transformation. Her writing is celebrated for its emotive depth and her ability to weave together fantasy with elements of personal growth and introspection.

Kazu Kibuishi is a name synonymous with magical storytelling and visually captivating art, a creator who has carved a unique space within the world of graphic novels. Born in Tokyo, Japan, and raised in the United States, Kibuishi's work reflects his multicultural roots, blending Eastern and Western influences with ease. With his rich storytelling and artistic prowess, he brings to life worlds filled with adventure, danger, and wonder, making him a standout voice in the graphic novel and fantasy genres.

A. F. Kidd is the pen name of Chico Kidd. She is a fiction writer born in 1953 in Nottingham, England.

Chico has been writing ghost stories since 1979 under the name of A. F. Kidd, a choice influenced by classic writers such as M. R. James, E. F. Benson, and others. They have been published in the UK, the US, Canada, Australia and continental Europe.

Jess Kidd’s writing dances on the edges of the seen and unseen, where the world of the living collides with the spectral. With a flair for blending the supernatural with vivid, character-driven narratives, Jess invites readers into hauntingly beautiful worlds where the past never quite lets go and the dead aren’t always silent.

J.R. Kiefer currently resides in the Pacific Northwest of the U.S.

After being a technical, non-fiction ghostwriter for many years, he decided to change up and write about ghosts… and other such things that venture into the outré and the occult.

Melissa Kieran is a Massachusetts native, who fell in love with storytelling and fantasy at a young age. Though, she began her author journey writing young adult romance when she was fifteen on serialized fiction sites where her stories have amassed over six million combined story views. A Warrior’s Fate is her debut.

Caitlín Rebekah Kiernan (born 1964) is the author of science fiction and dark fantasy works, including ten novels; many comic books; and more than two hundred published short stories, novellas, and vignettes. She is also the author of scientific papers in the field of paleontology.

Caitlín R. Kiernan also writes under the pseudonym of Kathleen Tierney.

Celine Kiernan has spent most of her working life in the film business, and her career as a feature character animator spanned over seventeen years. Born and raised in Dublin, she now lives in County Cavan with her husband and two teenage children.

Greg Kihn (born 1949) is an American rock musician, radio personality and novelist.

Hideyuki Kikuchi (born 1949) is a Japanese author famous for his horror novels. His most famous works including the Vampire Hunter D series, Darkside Blues and Wicked City. He has been compared to both Stephen King and H. P. Lovecraft.

Jack Kilborn is a pseudonym of J. A. Konrath.

Crawford Kilian (born 1941) is a Canadian author.

Author and journalist, Jane Killick, wrote her first “novel” on orange paper at the age of 12. Fortunately for her literary reputation, the resulting manuscript hasn’t survived, but it ignited a passion for telling stories which has never faded.

Margaret Killjoy is a genderqueer author, born and raised in Maryland, who has spent her adult life traveling with no fixed home. A life on the road has given her a healthy respect for hobos, street kids, and other elements of the criminal class. A 2015 graduate of Clarion West, Margaret’s short fiction has been published by Tor.com, Strange Horizons, Vice’s Terraform, and Fireside Fiction amongst others. She founded SteamPunk Magazine in 2006, and her nonfiction books have been published by anarchist publisher AK Press. Margaret’s most recent book is A Country of Ghosts, a utopian novel published by Combustion Books in 2014.

Lee Killough (Karen Lee Killough, born 1942) is an American author.

Nancy Kilpatrick has also written books under the pseudonym of Amarantha Knight.

Garry Douglas Kilworth (born 1941) writes fantasy, science fiction and historical fiction.

Graci Kim is a Korean-Kiwi diplomat turned author who writes about the magic she wants to see in the world. When she's not lost in her imagination, she's drinking flat whites, eating ramyeon, and most likely hugging a dog (or ideally, many). She lives in New Zealand with her husband and daughter.

Joe Kimball is a pseudonym of J. A. Konrath.

Alistair Kimble is a Special Agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation where he supervises an Evidence Response Team (the Bureau's Crime Scene Investigators). He served in the U.S. Navy, where he dangled from helicopters while performing search & rescue operations.

Katharine Eliska Kimbriel (born 1956) is an American author.

S.J. Kincaid was born in Alabama, grew up in California, and attended high school in New Hampshire, but it was while living beside a haunted graveyard in Scotland that she realized that she wanted to be a writer. Her debut, Insignia, came out in July of 2012. The second book in the series, Vortex was released in July of 2013. The final book in the trilogy, Catalyst, came out October 28, 2014. The Diabolic was published in fall 2016.

Sadie Kincaid is an author whose books captivate with their raw intensity and emotional complexity. Born and raised in the UK, she crafts stories where love, power dynamics, and moral ambiguity take center stage. With a background in community and criminal justice, Sadie brings a unique perspective to her writing, weaving narratives that explore the darker corners of relationships and the complexities that define human connections.

Karen Kincy (Olympia, WA) studies linguistics and computer science at The Evergreen State College. The setting of her debut novel Other is based on her hometown of Snohomish, WA.

A.S. King has been called "One of the best Y.A. writers working today" by the New York Times Book Review. King is the author of highly-acclaimed novels including her 2016 release Still Life with Tornado, 2015's surrealist I Crawl Through It, Glory O'Brien's History of the Future, Reality Boy, the 2012 Los Angeles Times Book Prize winner Ask the Passengers, Everybody Sees the Ants, 2011 Michael L. Printz Honor Book Please Ignore Vera Dietz among others.

Auston King wants to write your favorite thriller novel.

His novels are jampacked with espionage, military tactics, and high-octane action

His characters are alive and full of depth.

The Jason Drake series is the culmination of years of research, working in the trenches of the thriller genre, both in publishing and in film.

Bernard King (born 1946) is a British author.

Caro King was born in London and raised in Surrey where she now lives with her partner, Kevin. She studied art and now works at the Home Office. Seven Sorcerers came from a rainy lunchtime when she began mapping out the world of the Drift. Skerridge and his waistcoat came later.

Catherine Faris King is a Lebanese-Irish-American writer. She would like to thank her parents and friends for their endless support. The Ninety-Ninth Bride is her first book.

Celeste King is the author behind the Worlds of Protheka, a collection of interconnected series that promise dark fantasy, intense romance, and washboard abs. When it comes to her stories, there are sure to brooding alphas, sassy humans, and plenty of spice to look forward to.

David Powers King is the coauthor of Woven, with Michael Jensen. David was born in beautiful downtown Burbank, California, where his love for film inspired him to become a writer. An avid fan of science fiction and fantasy, David also has a soft spot for zombies and the paranormal. He now lives in the Mountain West with his wife and three children.

Emily R. King is a writer of fantasy and the author of The Hundredth Queen. Born in Canada and raised in the United States, she has perfected the use of eh and y'all and uses both interchangeably. Shark advocate, consumer of gummy bears, and islander at heart, Emily's greatest interests are her four children. She's a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators and an active participant in her local writers' community. She lives in Northern Utah with her family and their cantankerous cat.

Gabriel King is a joint pseudonym of Jane Johnson and M. John Harrison.

Kate King is an author who brings together the worlds of magic, romance, and complex human emotions, often blending them in ways that keep readers hooked from page one. Known for her unique ability to weave enchanting tales of forbidden love and high stakes, Kate’s stories captivate with their deep character development and immersive world-building.

Kenny King is a nerd. There’s no other word for it. He does it all: D&D, cosplay, RPG, gaming, anime marathons, board game tournaments, and sport statistics. The pandemic has inspired him to fulfill a lifelong dream of writing where he can take the worlds he loves to play in and share them with others. LitRPG is the perfect genre for him as it combines some of his favorite methods of storytelling.

Maggie Shen King grew up in Taiwan and attended both Chinese and American schools before moving to Seattle at age sixteen. She studied English literature at Harvard, and her short stories have appeared in Ecotone, ZYZZYVA, and Asimov’s Science Fiction. Her manuscript Fortune’s Fools, won Second Prize in Amazon’s 2012 Breakthrough Novel Award. She lives near San Francisco, California.

Mark A. King has cooked for royalty, played football for the England manager, been in the close presence of a saint, and been held at gunpoint.

All this was a long time ago, and now he enjoys worlds and characters far more bizarre, outlandish and alien - for these are the joys of writing and reading flash fiction.

Paula King also writes under the pseudonyms of P. K. McAllister and Paula E. Downing.

Reed King is the pseudonym of a New York Times bestselling author and TV writer.

Saam King is a Paranormal Romance author who writes about sexy, alpha werewolves and their sassy, badass mates. She's been a voracious reader and writer of all things romance since she was way too young to be reading it.

Saam lives in Ontario, Canada with her supportive and loving family, stressing everyone out with her crazy schedule. She writes happily ever afters with a heaping tablespoon of spice.

While Alaskan science fiction/fantasy/romance author Sara King is not six-foot-four with carrot-soup hair and eyes that’ll make a wereverine stare, she does live the same crazy, socially questionable, off-the-grid lifestyle that she writes about in Alaskan Fire. She is fully acquainted with the quirks of outdoor plumbing, grizzly bears, questionable hygiene, private arsenals, and hypothermia, and has a vast and inspiration-rich wilderness right off her front doorstep.

Stephen King’s name is synonymous with horror, suspense, and the kind of storytelling that lingers long after the final page is turned. Born in Portland, Maine, in 1947, his love for the macabre began early, drawing inspiration from his small-town upbringing and the creeping unease that would define much of his work. From his first short stories published in magazines to the blockbuster novels that changed the literary landscape, King's journey from aspiring writer to a cultural phenomenon is nothing short of legendary.

Tabitha King is the acclaimed author of Small World, Survivor, The Book of Reuben, and many other titles. The wife of novelist Stephen King, she lives in Maine.

Tom King worked for the counterterrorism unit at the Central Intelligence Agency following the events of 9/11. Before the CIA, he worked for DC Comics and Marvel. He lives in Washington, D.C.

Wesley King has recently come to terms with the fact that his first career choice — jedi — may be impractical for the moment. He is now embarking on his second choice — YA author. He lives in suburban Oshawa, Ontario, Canada.

William King lives in Prague, Czech Republic with his lovely wife Radka and his sons Dan and William Karel. He has been a professional author and games developer for almost a quarter of a century. He is the creator of the bestselling Gotrek and Felix series for Black Library and the author of the bestselling Space Wolf books which between them have sold over three quarters of a million copies in English and been translated into 8 languages.

Ronald Gordon King-Smith OBE (born 1922), better known by his pen name Dick King-Smith, is a prolific English children's author, best known for writing The Sheep-Pig, retitled in the US as Babe the Gallant Pig, upon which the movie Babe was based. He was a soldier in World War II and a farmer for 20 years before he became a teacher and author. Many of his books feature animals.

Will Kingdom is a pseudonym of Phil Rickman.

T. Kingfisher, the pen name of award-winning author Ursula Vernon, is a master of blending whimsical fantasy with dark humor. Known for her unique storytelling style, T. Kingfisher writes tales that delve deep into the realms of fantasy, horror, and adventure, often with an unexpected twist of wit and sharp character-driven narratives.

Donald MacDonald Kingsbury (born 1929) is an American-Canadian science fiction author. Kingsbury taught mathematics at McGill University, Montreal, from 1956 until his retirement in 1986.

Barbara Kingsolver grew up in rural Kentucky and earned degrees in biology from DePauw University and the University of Arizona before becoming a freelance writer and author. At various times in life she has lived in England, France, and the Canary Islands, and has worked in Europe, Africa, Asia, Mexico, and South America. She spent two decades in Tucson, Arizona, before moving to southwestern Virginia where she currently resides.

Jeremy Kingston is a pseudonym of John Gregory Betancourt.

Richard Kinion is a pseudonym of Edward Lee.

George Kinley is a pseudonym of Edmund Cooper.

DeAnna Kinney is what you could call an eclectic writer at its best. If she can dream it, she can write it. Her main focus is YA Paranormal but also writes New Adult and Adult Romance, Action Adventure, Children's books, and even an Apocalyptic Christian Thriller Romance. She considers herself as fun-loving and a bit peculiar. Besides writing, she loves reading, all things purple, Star Wars, acting like a goofball, and dancing while she cooks (she can see her kids rolling their eyes as we speak). She believes whole-heartedly that chocolates and a good book go hand in hand. And, having experienced it herself, believes utterly in the power of true love.

Jeff Kinney’s journey to becoming one of the most beloved figures in children's literature is as much about humor and heart as it is about the trials of growing up. Born in Fort Washington, Maryland, and raised in the Washington, D.C., area, Kinney’s early love for storytelling was fueled by his knack for drawing and creating characters who felt just as real as the people around him. But it wasn’t until his time at the University of Maryland, where he began drawing the comic strip "Igdoof" for the campus newspaper, that his dream of becoming a cartoonist began to take shape.

Author Kat Kinney lives with her family and three extremely pampered guinea pigs who do not like werewolves, vampires or dragons and wonder why their human insists on writing about things that like to eat them. When she isn’t writing about things that bite and howl, she can be found reading about romance, supernaturals, or fantasy, knitting crazy socks and plotting out future books.

Sophie Kinsella is a writer and former financial journalist. She is the number one bestselling author of Can You Keep a Secret?, The Undomestic Goddess, Remember Me?, Twenties Girl, I’ve Got Your Number, Wedding Night, My Not So Perfect Life, Surprise Me, the hugely popular Shopaholic novels and the Young Adult novel Finding Audrey. She lives in the UK with her husband and family. She is also the author of the children's series Mummy Fairy and Me / Fairy Mom and Me, and several bestselling novels under the name of Madeleine Wickham. Visit her website at www.sophiekinsella.co.uk.

W. P. Kinsella is the author of Shoeless Joe, which was later adapted into the feature film Field of Dreams. His other novels include The Iowa Baseball Confederacy, Box Socials, and Butterfly Winter, and his short story collections include Dance Me Outside, The Fencepost Chronicles, and The Thrill of the Grass. Mr. Kinsella, widely considered one of the great baseball writers, is also known for his eclectic short fiction, including his award-winning and controversial First Nation stories, humorous and gritty tales of the complex lives of indigenous Canadians.

Joseph Rudyard Kipling (1865–1936) was a British author and poet. Born in Bombay, British India (now Mumbai), he is best known for his works of fiction The Jungle Book (1894), (a collection of stories which includes Rikki-Tikki-Tavi), Kim (1901) (a tale of adventure), many short stories, including The Man Who Would Be King (1888); and his poems, including Mandalay (1890), Gunga Din (1890), and If— (1910). He is regarded as a major "innovator in the art of the short story"; his children's books are enduring classics of children's literature; and his best works speak to a versatile and luminous narrative gift.

John Kippax was the pen name of English science fiction writer John Charles Hynam, author of many short stories and the Venturer Twelve series of space opera novels (most in collaboration with Dan Morgan).

Marie Kiraly is a pseudonym of Elaine Bergstrom.

Matthew J. Kirby is the critically acclaimed author of the middle-grade novels Icefall and The Clockwork Three. He was born in Utah, and grew up in Maryland, California, and Hawaii. For ten months out of the year he works with students, and during the rest of the year he writes. He and his wife currently live in northern Utah.

T. J. Kirby is a pseudonym of V. M. Thompson.

Brian Kirk lives in Atlanta with his beautiful wife and rambunctious identical twin boys. He works as a freelance writer in addition to writing fiction, and is currently working on the second book in a planned trilogy. We Are Monsters is his debut release. Feel free to connect with him online. Don't worry, he only kills his characters.

JD Kirk is a name that resonates with readers who enjoy sharp, engaging, and often witty crime fiction. Known for blending humor with high stakes, his work often features intricate plots, quirky characters, and unexpected twists that keep readers on the edge of their seats. A master of blending the gritty with the humorous, Kirk’s stories stand out for their lighthearted approach to dark and suspenseful themes.

Richard Kirk is a pseudonym used by Angus Wells and Robert Holdstock.

Richard's work is drawn from an interest in the forms and processes of the natural world. He explores these themes through the creation of meticulous drawings in ink, graphite and silverpoint, which often depict chimerical creatures and protean landscapes. Metamorphosis is an underlying narrative in all of Richard's work.

Russell Kirk (1918–1994) was an American political theorist, moralist, historian, social critic, literary critic, and fiction author known for his influence on 20th century American conservatism. His 1953 book, The Conservative Mind, gave shape to the amorphous post-World War II conservative movement. It traced the development of conservative thought in the Anglo-American tradition, giving special importance to the ideas of Edmund Burke. Kirk was also considered the chief proponent of traditionalist conservatism.

Ryan Kirk is the author of the Nightblade series of fantasy novels and the founder of Waterstone Media. He was an English teacher and nonprofit consultant before diving into writing full-time in 2015.

Tanya Kirk is Lead Curator of Printed Heritage Collections 1601-1900 at the British Library, and was the co-curator of the major exhibition Terror and Wonder: The Gothic Imagination. She edited The Haunted Library: Classic Ghost Stories.

Tanya Kirk is the Lead Curator of Printed Heritage Collections 1601-1900 at the British Library and is currently the leading expert on 300 years of the Library’s printed collections. She has curated five major exhibitions on topics including Gothic fiction, Shakespeare in performance, the British landscape in literature and most recently Harry Potter: A History of Magic. She has edited two themed collections of ghost stories, The Haunted Library (2016) and Spirits of the Season (2018).

Robert Kirkman is an American comic book writer best known for his work on The Walking Dead and Invincible for Image Comics, and Ultimate X-Men and Marvel Zombies for Marvel Comics. He has also collaborated with Image Comics co-founder Todd McFarlane on the series Haunt. He is one of the five partners of Image Comics, and the only one of the five who was not one of its co-founders.

Russell Kirkpatrick’s love of literature and a chance encounter with fantasy novels as a teenager opened up a vast number of possibilities to him. He realised that he could combine storytelling with his interest in mapmaking in the one project. He hasn’t looked back since… He lives in New Zealand with his wife and two children.

Erica Kirov is an American writer of Russian descent. Though she is not from a family of magicians, she is from a proud family of Russians, and she grew up hearing stories of their lives there. Erica lives in Virginia with her husband, four children, three dogs, parrot, and her son's snake (she really hates snakes).

Kyle Kirrin’s journey into speculative fiction wasn’t a typical one. A Baltimore-based writer whose stories meld the immersive world-building of LitRPG with the captivating thrills of fantasy, Kyle’s writing is as eclectic as his life experiences. Raised amidst the backdrop of gaming and adventure, he first found his love for storytelling while gaming and reflecting on the worlds he created alongside his character. That passion would eventually ignite a career writing some of today’s most imaginative speculative fiction.

Rosemary Kirstein is an American science fiction writer. She currently lives in Connecticut, near Springfield, Massachusetts.

Lucy Kissick is a PhD researcher in planetary science, currently simulating ancient Martian lakes in the lab at the University of Oxford, and is also the principle scientist on a mission concept to the Asteroid Belt in collaboration with the European Space Agency. Plutoshine won the inaugural W&A Working-Class Writers' Prize in 2019. Born in Southport, Plutoshine is her debut novel.

Gwendolyn Kiste is a speculative fiction author based in Pennsylvania. Her work has appeared in Nightmare Magazine, Shimmer, Interzone, LampLight, Flash Fiction Online, and Three-Lobed Burning Eye as well as Flame Tree Publishing's Chilling Horror Short Stories anthology, among others. Her debut collection, And Her Smile Will Untether the Universe, was published by JournalStone in April 2017.

Phoebe Kitanidis is a Greek-American writer. Phoebe grew up in a variety of places, including Athens, Greece; the American Midwest; and the San Francisco Bay Area. She attended five elementary schools and has moved more than twenty times. After her graduation from U.C. Berkeley, she taught Language Arts, then worked in a few high-tech corporate offices. In 2004, she earned her M.A. in Communication from San Jose State University. That year, she also traded the Bay Area’s sunshine for cloudy Seattle, where she began her writing career.

Trystam Kith is a pseudonym of Chelsea Quinn Yarbro.

Caitlin Kittredge (born 1984) is an American author of dark fantasy and urban fantasy noir. She is known for her Nocturne City series of adult novels, and for The Iron Codex, a series of young-adult books.

Amber Kizer is not one of those authors who wrote complete books at the age of three and always knew she wanted to be a writer. She merely enjoyed reading until a health challenge forced her to start living outside the box. She lives in the Seattle area on a veritable Noah's Ark – without the big boat and only some of the rain.

Kristin Kladstrup lives with her family near Boston, Massachusetts. The Book of Story Beginnings is her first novel.

Jessica Bryant Klagmann grew up in New England, studied writing in Fairbanks, Alaska, and now lives with her family in northern New Mexico. Her work has been published in environmental journals like Whitefish Review and Terrain.org. THIS IMPOSSIBLE BRIGHTNESS is her debut novel.

USA Today bestselling author Mindy Klasky learned to read when her parents shoved a book in her hands and told her she could travel anywhere in the world through stories. She never forgot that advice.

Mindy’s travels took her through multiple careers. After graduating from Princeton University, Mindy considered becoming a professional stage manager or a rabbi. Ultimately, she settled on being a lawyer, working as a litigator at a large Washington firm. When she realized that lawyering kept her from writing (and dating and sleeping and otherwise living a normal life), Mindy became a librarian, managing large law firm libraries. Mindy now writes full time.

Annette Curtis Klause (born 1953) is an American author and librarian.

Andrew Klavan, (born 1954), known also by his pen name Keith Peterson, is an American writer of mystery novels, psychological thrillers, and screenplays for "tough-guy" mystery films. Two of Klavan's books have been adapted into motion pictures: True Crime (1999) and Don't Say A Word (2001). He has been nominated for the Edgar Award four times and has won twice. Playwright and novelist Laurence Klavan is his brother.

Christian Klaver is author of The Supernatural Case Files of Sherlock Holmes, Shadows Over London and the Nightwalker Series, and has also written over a dozen novels in both fantasy and sci-fi, as well as for magazines such as Escape Pod and Dark Wisdom. He's worked as book-seller, bartender and a martial-arts instructor before settling into a career in internet security.

Kevin is the author of a number of books including the Actors and Angels series and the Nate and Cameron Collection.

The Actors and Angels series are three comedies about theatre in the Afterlife, where two friends explore their love for each other through several lifetimes with the help of a gay angel. The third in the series scored a Rainbow Award for Best Gay Alternative Universe/Reality novel.

Gérard Klein (born in 1937) is a French science fiction author. He is also known as Gilles d'Argyre.

Emmy-nominated writer Jen Klein grew up in North Carolina and studied theater at Appalachian State University. She wrote the screenplay for the movie The Choking Game and is also the author of the forthcoming contemporary YA romance Shuffle, Repeat. Jen is currently a writer on the hit TV series Grey’s Anatomy. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband, two sons, and several animals, all of whom are unruly and ill-behaved.

Theodore "Eibon" Donald Klein (born 1947) is an American horror writer and editor.

Eyal Kless writes like a man who’s seen the edges of structured beauty and dared to sketch beyond them. A classically trained violinist turned speculative fiction author, he brings an almost architectural complexity to his storytelling—stories that pulse with rhythm, tension, and philosophical bite.

Otis Adelbert Kline (1891–1946) born in Chicago, Illinois, USA, was an adventure novelist and literary agent during the pulp era. Much of his work first appeared in the magazine Weird Tales. Kline was an amateur orientalist and a student of Arabic, like his friend and sometime collaborator, E. Hoffmann Price.

Savannah Kline worked as a magazine editor, University lecturer, and freelance journalist before pursuing her lifelong interest in fiction writing. Her work has appeared in several science fiction anthologies, including The Dead that Walk.

Heidi R. Kling is an American author. Born and raised in California, she grew up all over the Golden State, changing schools every few years as her parents moved searching for the ‘ideal’ spot to raise their family.
From very early on, she discovered a love of writing and creating-whether her words were in the forms of songs or poems or neighborhood plays. Even if she was at a brand new school, she always felt at home putting pen or marker or crayon to paper.

Marc-Uwe Kling (born 1982 in Stuttgart) is a German songwriter, author, and Kabarett (political stand-up comedy) artist. He studied philosophy and drama at Freie Universität Berlin.

Since 2003, Kling regularly performs on various stages in Berlin. Frequently, he performs at literary and Kabarett events as well as poetry slams. In 2004, he founded a serial public literary event called Lesedüne (a pun made of the German words Lesebühne, "lecture stage", and Düne, "dune"). Since 2005, Kling tours with his program Wenn alle Stricke reißen, kann man sich nicht mal mehr aufhängen (If all ropes snap, you can't even hang yourself anymore), which is also the title of his first album. Every first Tuesday of the month, he organizes and hosts the Kreuzberg Slam in the Lido (formerly Kato) location, and every first Wednesday the Poetry Slam of Studentisches Kulturzentrum in Potsdam.

Lindsey Klingele ended up in Los Angeles via airplane, not portal, coming from the fantastical land of Michigan. She has since worked in the writers’ rooms of television shows such as ABC Family’s The Lying Game and Twisted. The Marked Girl is Lindsey’s first novel.

Leslie S. Klinger is one of the world's foremost authorities on Sherlock Holmes. He is the editor of the three-volume The New Annotated Sherlock Holmes. The first two volumes, The Complete Short Stories, won the Edgar for Best Critical/Biographical work. He is also the editor of the hugely successful The New Annotated H. P. Lovecraft. Klinger is a member of the Baker Street Irregulars and lives in Malibu, California.

Marko Kloos has built a reputation in the world of military science fiction by weaving complex narratives where war, politics, and the human condition collide against the backdrop of interstellar conflict. A writer whose career is as multifaceted as his stories, Kloos' journey from his native Germany to the United States is one of both personal reinvention and creative discovery.

Robert Kloss is the author of two novels, The Alligators of Abraham and The Revelator; a novella, How the Days of Love & Diphtheria; and the hybrid genre work, The Desert Places, co-authored with Amber Sparks and illustrated by Matt Kish.

Jeffrey Kluger is editor at large for Time magazine and the author or coauthor of twelve books, including Apollo 13, Apollo 8, and two novels for young adults. He has written more than forty cover stories for Time on topics ranging from space to human behavior to climate to medicine. Along with others at Time, Kluger won an Emmy for the web series A Year in Space. He consulted on and appeared in the Tom Hanks movie Apollo 13.

TJ Klune doesn’t just write stories—he creates worlds where love is limitless, found in the most unexpected places, and fiercely protected. Known for his whimsical yet heartfelt storytelling, Klune’s books span genres with a refreshing blend of fantasy, humor, and raw emotion. Whether he's crafting fantastical creatures, exploring personal identity, or diving into the depths of human connection, his work resonates with readers who crave both joy and depth.

Writing has always been Cayla Kluver's passion. It wasn't until her freshman year in high school that she discovered this made her different from her classmates. She was writing in a notebook at the lunch table, when a friend asked her if she was doing homework. When Cayla said no, she was just writing down some ideas, her friend's stunned response was "You write for fun?".

Chris Kluwe is the author of the acclaimed non-fiction collection Beautifully Unique Sparkleponies (Little, Brown); a contributor to Press Start To Play (Vintage); and the lead designer of the tabletop card game TWILIGHT OF THE GODS. A former NFL player, Kluwe has received wide attention for his TED talk about the future of technology, virtual reality, and empathy, and has been profiled in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today.

Richard A. Knaak (born 1961) is an American author.

Alex Knight is filling good books with bad jokes one sentence at a time.

As an author of LitRPG and Fantasy his work includes the Nova Online Trilogy, The Far Wild, and Rise to Glory.

As an aspiring twin he’s not making much progress, but remains determined.

Amarantha Knight is a pseudonym of Nancy Kilpatrick.

Angela Knight is an American author of mostly erotic fantasy. She was a reporter for ten years and a comic book author. She lives in South Carolina. First published under Red Sage, she was able to write romantic fiction for the first time in 1996. She published several short stories in their Secrets anthologies. Editor Cindy Hwang brought her to Berkley Publishing and has helped her become a best selling author.

Anne Knight is a pseudonym of Rhondi A. Vilott Salsitz.

Damon Francis Knight (1922–2002) was an American science fiction author, editor, critic and fan. His forte was short stories and he is widely acknowledged as having been a master of the genre.

E.E. Knight writes the kind of speculative fiction that refuses to sit still. His work straddles the line between post-apocalyptic survival and high-stakes fantasy, laced with dry wit, rich world-building, and characters who endure—not because they’re invincible, but because they refuse to give in. Whether he's chronicling humanity’s last stand in the Vampire Earth series or sending dragons into the unknown in Age of Fire, Knight has a knack for weaving genre elements into something that feels both familiar and entirely his own.

Francis Knight was born and lives in Sussex, England. She has held a variety of jobs from being a groom in the Balearics, where she punched a policeman and got away with it, to an IT administrator.

H. R. Knight is a pen name of Harry Squires.

Harry Adam Knight is a pseudonym of John Brosnan and Leroy Kettle.

J. Knight is a pseudonym of Jan Strnad.

Julia Knight is married with two children and the world's daftest dog. She lives in Sussex, UK, and when not writing she likes riding motorbikes, watching wrestling (it's the muscles, sweat and baby oil combo) and exploring new ways to get a giggle out of life.

K.A Knight is a Romance author from a little town in England. She always dreamed up crazy story ideas and characters who love more than one person. After all #whychoose.

She loves her fur babies, coffee and a good book. Katie also has an obsession with monster flicks, and plans to re-watch them all!

Karsten Knight has been writing since the age of six, when he completed his first masterpiece: a picture book series about an adventurous worm. In the two decades that have followed, Karsten worked as a proofreader, a bookseller, and a college admissions counselor before finally deciding that his true calling was as a volcano goddess biographer. He resides in Boston, where he lives for fall weather and football, and is on a far-too-successful quest to visit every restaurant in the city.

Norman Louis Knight (1895–1972) was an American author.

Steven Knight is an Oscar-nominated screenwriter. The Last Words of Will Wolfkin is his first book for children.

Dr Rachel Knightley is an author, presenter and business and personal development coach. She is currently completing her second collection of short stories, to be published by Black Shuck Books next year. The first, Beyond Glass, was published in 2021. She has presented for Starburst Magazine, Indicator Films and Green Ink Writers’ Gym’s Write Through Lockdown programme. She coaches adults, teenagers and children in writing, speaking and all aspects of communication and performance – from confidence building, auditions and interview technique to fiction, memoir and speechwriting.

Elizabeth Fiona Knox, ONZM, (born 1959) is an award-winning New Zealand writer. She has authored eight novels, an autobiographical trilogy of novellas, a fantasy duet for young adults, and a collection of essays. Her best known work is The Vintner's Luck, which won several awards, has been published in seven languages, and has been made into a film of the same name by Niki Caro.

Dan Koboldt is the author of the Gateways to Alissia trilogy (Harper Voyager), the editor of Putting the Science in Fiction (Writers Digest, 2018), and the creator of the sci-fi adventure serial The Triangle (Serial Box, 2019). As a genetics researcher, he has coauthored more than 80 publications in Nature, Science, The New England Journal of Medicine, and other scientific journals. Dan is also an avid deer hunter and outdoorsman. He lives with his wife and children in Ohio, where the deer take their revenge by eating the flowers in his backyard.

G. J. Koch is a pseudonym of Gini Koch.

Gini Koch has also written books under the pseudonym of G. J. Koch.

David Koepp is a celebrated American screenwriter and director best known for his work on Jurassic Park, Spider-Man, Panic Room, War of the Worlds and Mission: Impossible. His work on screen has grossed over $6 billion worldwide.

Jennifer Anne Kogler is the author of The Otherworldlies and Ruby Tuesday. Born and raised in California, she has a twin brother who is a minute older but, according to Jennifer, acts ten years younger. She is a graduate of Princeton University and attends Stanford Law School.

Sharie Kohler took her adolescent dreaming one step further and penned her first story in the back of her high school Spanish class. This passion led her to pursue a degree in English and history. After teaching for several years, Sharie decided it was time to pursue her long-held dream of writing. Now a full-time author, she is also the USA Today bestselling historical romance author Sophie Jordan.

Kathe Koja (born 1960) is an American writer. She was initially known for her intense speculative fiction for adults, but over the past few years has turned to writing young adult novels.

Koja is also a prolific author of short stories, including many in collaboration with Barry N. Malzberg. Most of her short fiction remains uncollected. Koja's novels and short stories frequently concern characters who have been in some way marginalized by society, often focusing on the transcendence and/or disintegration which proceeds this social isolation (as in The Cipher, Bad Brain, "Teratisms," The Blue Mirror, etc.). Koja won the Bram Stoker Award and the Locus Award for her first novel The Cipher, and a Deathrealm Award for Strange Angels. Her prose has been described as "stunning".

A writer and editor living in Seattle with his two daughters and his partner, Karawynn Long. While The Edge of Chaos is Jak's first foray into the Forgotten Realms, he has written a number of other novels including the fantasy Liferock and the Locus number one bestsellers Stranger Souls and Beyond the Pale.

Jackie French Koller (born 1948) is an American author of picture books, chapter books, and novels for children and young adults. She lives and writes in western Massachusetts.

Koller is also an accomplished painter. Her interest in art inspired her to open The Little Black Dog Gallery in Westfield, Massachusetts.

Dani Kollin lives in Los Angeles, California. He is the brother of Eytan Kollin.

Eytan Kollin lives in Pasadena, California. He is the brother of Dani Kollin.

Thomas Koloniar is a former police officer from Akron, Ohio, now living in Mexico.

Victor Koman (born 1954) is an American science fiction and fantasy writer and agorist. A three time winner of the Prometheus Award, Koman is mainly popular in the libertarian community. He is the owner of the publishing house KoPubCo.

Sakyo Komatsu (1931–2011) was a Japanese science fiction writer and screenwriter. He was one of the most well known and highly regarded science fiction writers in Japan.

Jason grew up in New City, NY, about twenty minutes north of Manhattan, exit 10 off the Palisades Parkway if you know the area. Jason has written countless press releases, bios and commercials during his ten year tenure as the Director of Marketing and Promotions for two of the biggest sports talk radio stations in Atlanta and St. Louis. An avid reader for over twenty-five years, a week doesn't slip by without Jason burning through at least two books.

Aleron Kong is a prominent figure in the rapidly growing genre of LitRPG, known for his captivating storytelling and mastery of blending high-stakes adventure with game mechanics. His work has earned a dedicated fanbase, particularly through his bestselling series, The Land, which has become a cornerstone in the LitRPG community. Born with a passion for both gaming and literature, Aleron seamlessly integrates these two worlds to create immersive narratives that resonate with readers worldwide.

Alethea Kontis (born 1976) is an American author and editor.

Dean Koontz is a master of suspense, blending chilling thrills with profound emotional depth in a way that has made him one of the most recognized names in contemporary fiction. With over 100 novels published and millions of copies sold worldwide, his work spans across genres, from psychological thrillers to supernatural mysteries, consistently captivating readers with intricate plots and unforgettable characters.

Stevie Kopas was born and raised in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. She is a gamer, a writer and an apocalypse enthusiast. Stevie will never turn down a good cup of coffee and might even be a bit of a caffeine addict.

Stevie is the author of The Breadwinner Trilogy. Books 1 and 2, The Breadwinner and Haven were originally self-published in 2013 and 2014. The Breadwinner Trilogy was picked up by Permuted Press in May of 2014 and the second editions of both the first books were released in March and April of 2015. The third and final installment in The Breadwinner Trilogy, All Good Things, debuted in May of 2015. Kopas also participates in the At Hell's Gates horror anthologies and all profits are donated to the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund. Her short stories, Nefarious and Patient 63 can be found in the first two volumes of At Hell's Gates.

Adam Korenman is an author, screenwriter, and purveyor of artisanal marshmallows. He is the former Section Editor of CC2KOnline, co-founder of Thinking With Fire, and the Head Writer of Go Go Guppie Productions. When he isn't inventing nonsensical stories from atop a soap box in Downtown LA, he can be found at a local eatery aggressively ignoring his lactose intolerance. His debut series The Gray Wars Saga is now available through California Coldblood Books, and wherever stories are sold. Adam lives in Los Angeles with his wife and lifetime supply of beans.

Ketih Korman is an American literary agent and novelist. Over the years he has represented many nationally known writers of fiction and non-fiction at his family's literary agency Raines & Raines. He is the author of Banquo’s Ghosts.

Michael F. Korn is an American author who writes horror and science fiction. He has written eleven novels and had over 220 story appearances in magazines worldwide. He lives in Louisiana.

Cyril Michael Kornbluth (1923–1958) is an American science fiction author. He has used these pseudonyms: Cecil Corwin, S.D. Gottesman, Edward J. Bellin, Kenneth Falconer, Walter C. Davies, Simon Eisner and Jordan Park.

He also wrote a number of books in collaboration with fellow author Judith Merril under the name of Cyril Judd.

Nicole Kornher-Stace was born in Philadelphia in 1983, moved from the East Coast to the West Coast and back again by the time she was five, and currently lives in New Paltz, NY, with one husband, three ferrets, the cutest baby in the universe, and many many books.

Janne holds a master’s degree in philosophy, with a focus on ethics, ontology, and the human mind. With over 20 years of experience as a consultant and analyst of both quantitative data and open-ended commentary, Janne expertly delves into the intricacies of human thought and behavior. Since 1992, he has been creating intricate worlds and universes for tabletop RPGs, blending imaginative storytelling with deep philosophical insights and real-life experience in understanding human behavior.

Nik Korpon is the author of several books, including The Soul Standard and Stay God, Sweet Angel.

He lives in Baltimore with his wife and two children.

Michael Koryta's first novel, the Edgar-nominated Tonight I Said Goodbye, was published when he was just twenty-one, and was followed by Sorrow's Anthem and A Welcome Grave. He lives in Bloomington, Indiana, where he has worked as a newspaper reporter and private investigator. His work has been translated into more than ten languages.

Lynne Kositsky is an award-winning Canadian author of poetry and young adult historical fiction.

Bart Kosko, a professor of electrical engineering at USC, holds degrees in law, philosophy, economics, mathematics, and engineering, and is the author of Fuzzy Thinking, Heaven in a Chip, Nanotime, and several textbooks. His writings appear in the Los Angeles Times, The New York Times, Scientific American, and many other popular venues.

Ted Kosmatka's short fiction has been nominated for both the Nebula Award and the Theodore Sturgeon Memorial Award, and appeared in numerous Year’s Best collections.

Steven Kotler is a New York Times bestselling author, award-winning journalist, and co-founder and director of research for the Flow Genome Project. His books include Stealing Fire, The Rise of Superman, West of Jesus, and A Small Furry Prayer. His work has been translated into over 40 languages and appeared in over 100 publications, including the New York Times Magazine, Wall Street Journal, TIME, Wired, Atlantic Monthly, and Forbes.

Elise Kova is an author whose vivid worlds and intricate plots have captivated fantasy lovers across the globe. Known for her ability to blend magic, romance, and adventure, she has earned a dedicated following of readers who eagerly await each new release. A USA Today bestselling author, Elise's books often feature strong heroines, complex relationships, and fantastical settings that feel as alive as the characters themselves.

Mary Robinette Kowal writes stories where the boundaries of science fiction and fantasy blur, creating worlds that feel both fantastical and grounded in human experience. Known for her lyrical prose and insightful explorations of technology, emotion, and society, Kowal’s work invites readers into captivating, thought-provoking realms, where the magic of storytelling is intricately woven with real-world issues.

Charles Kowalski writes both adult thrillers and fantasy for younger readers. His debut thriller, MIND VIRUS, won the Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers’ Colorado Gold Award and was a finalist for the Killer Nashville Claymore Award (Best Thriller) and the Adventure Writers’ Grandmaster Award. He lives in Japan.

David Kowalski is an Australian author, obstetrician and gynaecologist. The Company of the Dead is his first novel.

Jacqueline Koyanagi was born in Ohio to a Japanese-Southern-American family, eventually moved to Georgia, and earned a degree in anthropology with a minor in religion. Her stories feature queer women of color, folks with disabilities, neuroatypical characters, and diverse relationship styles, because she grew tired of not seeing enough of herself and the people she loves reflected in genre fiction. She now resides in Colorado where she weaves all manner of things, including stories, chainmaille jewelry, and a life with her partners and dog.

Stephen Kozeniewski lives with his wife and two cats in Pennsylvania, the birthplace of the modern zombie. He was born to the soothing strains of “Boogie With Stu” even though The Who are far superior to Zep, for reasons that he doesn’t even really want to get into right now.

Sarah has spent her life immersed in literature, narrative, and film.

After a degree in English at Dartmouth she worked in film production in NYC. She earned a Ph.D. from an interdisciplinary program at Stanford University, joining the Film Department of Vassar College in 1988. In 2009 she was awarded the William R. Kenan Jr. Endowed Chair.

Alex Kozlowski’s path to becoming a writer wasn’t a typical one, but perhaps that’s why his stories stand out in the world of LitRPG. Born with an analytical mind, Alex started his academic journey pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Physics on a scholarship. While his love for numbers, equations, and problem-solving fueled a career in banking, his creative side always simmered beneath the surface, waiting for the right moment to emerge.

M. P. Kozlowsky was a high school English teacher before becoming a writer. Juniper Berry is his first book. He lives in New York with his wife and daughter.

Andrew Kozma's fiction has been published in Albedo One, Interzone, Fantasy Scroll and Daily Science Fiction. His poems have appeared in Blackbird, Subtropics, Copper Nickel, and Best American Poetry 2015, and his book of poems, City of Regret (Zone 3 Press, 2007), won the Zone 3 First Book Award. He has been the recipient of a Jentel Residency, a Houston Arts Alliance Fellowship, a Walter E. Dakin Fellowship, and a D. H. Lawrence Fellowship. He lives and writes in Houston, Texas.

Jeramey Kraatz has wanted superpowers ever since he opened his first comic book as a kid. He attended Texas Christian University and the MFA writing program at Columbia University. He is also the author of The Cloak Society: Villains Rising. Jeramey lives in Texas, where he works in the animation industry.

Steven Krane is a pseudonym of S. Andrew Swann.

An avid reader of fantasy for many years, Ronald Edward Krasneck was inspired to try his hand at spinning a grand saga. He has worked with numerous authors, including Terry Brooks to hone his craft.

After living in the Chicago area for most of his life, Ron moved to Florida with his dog Deuce in 2006.

In 1974, at age seventeen, Tom Kratman became a political refugee and defector from the PRM (People’s Republic of Massachusetts) by virtue of joining the Regular Army. He stayed a Regular Army infantryman most of his adult life, returning to Massachusetts as an unofficial dissident while attending Boston College after his first hitch. Back in the Army, he managed to do just about everything there was to do at one time or another. After the Gulf War, with the bottom dropping completely out of the anti-communist market, Tom decided to become a lawyer. Every now and again, when the frustrations of legal life and having to deal with other lawyers got to be too much, Tom would rejoin the Army (or a somewhat similar group, say) for fun and frolic in other climes. His family, muttering darkly, put up with this for years. He no longer practices law, instead writing full-time for Baen. His novels for Baen include A State of Disobedience, Caliphate, and the series consisting of A Desert Called Peace, Carnifex, The Lotus Eaters, The Amazon Legion, Come and Take Them, The Rods and the Axe, and A Pillar of Fire by Night. He has written novels with John Ringo: Watch on the Rhine, Yellow Eyes, and The Tuloriad. Also for Baen, he has written the first three volumes of the modern-day military fiction series Countdown.

Daniel Kraus has landed on Entertainment Weekly's Top 10 Books of 2015 (The Death and Life of Zebulon Finch) and has won two Odyssey Awards (for Rottersand Scowler). With Guillermo del Toro, he wrote the bestselling The Shape of Water and Trollhunters (the inspiration for the Netflix series). His novels have been Library Guild selections, YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults picks, Parent's Choice Gold Award winners, Bram Stoker finalists, and more. He lives in Chicago.

Autumn Krause was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. She attended Biola University for her undergrad and worked as a wedding gown stylist at an upscale bridal salon in Beverly Hills while getting her MFA in creative writing for children and young adults. She lives in Orange County, California, with her husband and daughter.

Laura Kreitzer is a best-selling fantasy and science fiction author who hails from western Kentucky. Her full-time 9-5 job used to be working in a lab devoted to water dye-tracing investigations at Western Kentucky University, though her passion was always writing. After seven years of dedicating her life to the environment, she made the tough decision to leave the university to pursue her writing career. Now Laura has two series and six novels published, with several more in the works.

The author of over 50 consecutive New York Times bestsellers, JAYNE ANN KRENTZ writes romantic-suspense in three different worlds: Contemporary (as Jayne Ann Krentz), historical (as Amanda Quick) and futuristic (as Jayne Castle). There are over 30 million copies of her books in print.

Nancy Kress (born 1948) is an American science fiction writer.

Grace Krilanovich is a graduate of the California Institute of the Arts, where she received her MFA. She has been a finalist for the Starcherone Prize, has been nominated for a Pushcart Prize, published in Black Clock, and a fellow of the MacDowell Colony. The Orange Eats Creeps is her first novel.

Susan Krinard is an author of paranormal romance, science fiction, and fantasy.

Swapna Swapna is a space, technology, and pop culture writer and journalist. Her work has been published at Engadget, The Verge, Polygon, StarTrek.com, StarWars.com, The A.V. Club, and more.

Giles Kristian is half Norwegian but was born in Leicestershire. He divides his time between London, New York and Norway.

Snorri Kristjansson was born in Reykjavik in 1974. He moved to Norway in 1983, where he lived for 7 years and found a passionate aversion to skiing. Since 2005, Snorri has been London-based, dabbling in classical acting and stand-up comedy while teaching children about Shakespeare and Drama.

Jay Kristoff’s novels are not for the faint of heart. His stories blaze through the pages with darkly inventive worlds, characters you can’t help but root for, and high-stakes plots that leave you breathless. Known for his edgy, sometimes brutal approach to storytelling, Kristoff has made his mark as one of the most daring voices in modern fantasy and science fiction. Whether he’s crafting an intricate steampunk universe, plunging readers into a war-torn dystopia, or reimagining classic mythologies, his work is always electric, captivating, and impossible to forget.

Naomi Kritzer is a writer and blogger who has published a number of short stories and several novels for adults, including two trilogies for Bantam. Her 2015 short story “Cat Pictures Please” was a Locus and Hugo Award-winner and a finalist for the Nebula Award. It inspired her YA debut, Catfishing on CatNet, also a Nebula Award finalist. She lives in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Andrew Krivak is the author of three novels: The Bear; The Signal Flame, a Chautauqua Prize finalist; and The Sojourn, a National Book Award finalist and winner of both the Chautauqua Prize and Dayton Literary Peace Prize. He is also the author of A Long Retreat: In Search of a Religious Life, a memoir about his eight years in the Jesuit Order, and editor of The Letters of William Carlos Williams to Edgar Irving Williams, 1902–1912, which received the Louis L. Martz Prize. Krivak lives with his wife and three children in Somerville, Massachusetts, and Jaffrey, New Hampshire.

Robert Kroese honed his sense of irony growing up in Grand Rapids, Michigan. After barely graduating from Calvin College, he stumbled into software development. In 2009, he called upon his extensive knowledge of useless information and love of explosions to write his first novel, Mercury Falls. He has written three more books in the Mercury series and a humorous epic fantasy, Disenchanted. The Big Sheep is probably something like Kroese's eleventh book, but there's no way to know for certain.

Leena Krohn (born 1947) is one of the most distinctive and guileless geniuses of contemporary Finnish literature. She has written poetry, children's books, novels, fables, short stories, essays and texts that combine all the aforementioned genres with the possibilities of science and fantasy.

Unlike with other Finnish writers in general, the history of the country's literature provides no easy model for Krohn. In Krohn's production, fable-like contents serve philosophic and metaphysical ends, while on the other hand its scientific aspects may be viewed jointly as a subgenre of fantasy and fable.

The novel Tainaron: Mail from another city (1985) consists of a series of letters sent beyond the sea from a city of insects. Doña Quixote and other citizens (1983) and Gold of Ophir (1987) ase also translated in English.,

Krohn's books have been translated into English, Swedish, Estonian, Hungarian, Russian, Japanese, Latvian, French, and Norwegian.

After pumping gas for nine years to put himself through college, Dan Krokos, now twenty-six, writes full-time. He enjoys watching TV, playing MMORPGs, and drinking coffee. His YA novel, False Memory, debuted from Hyperion in Fall 2012. Currently, he’s hard at work on the next book in the Planet Thieves series.

Dakota Krout is a storyteller whose name has become synonymous with inventive world-building and immersive, action-packed narratives. Known for his captivating blend of LitRPG and fantasy, Krout has carved out a unique space in the genre by weaving stories that feel as exhilarating as they are thoughtful. With a knack for crafting characters who grow through their trials and quests, he draws readers into worlds where the stakes are high, and every choice could mean the difference between life and death.

Christopher Krovatin is the author of Gravediggers: Mountain of Bones as well as the young adult novels Heavy Metal and You and Venomous. He is also a contributing writer to Revolver magazine and lifelong devotee of the zombie genre. He lives in Brooklyn.

Paul Krueger is a fantasy author and lapsed Chicagoan currently living in Los Angeles. His bartending-and-magic debut novel, Last Call at the Nightshade Lounge, was published by Quirk Books in June of 2016. His next, Steel Crow Saga, was published in fall of 2019 from Del Rey Books.

Isabella Kruger is an indie author and film maker with a love for writing .In between doing all of these fabulous things she hopes to become a pastor/worship leader and finish her studies at Hillsong College Australia. She calls South Africa and Australia home.

Mark H. Kruger is a screen and TV writer specializing in edge-of-your-seat thrillers and suspense. He has contributed to many television series and movies but is best known for having written and produced for The 4400 and Necessary Roughness, and for working with filmmakers Wes Craven and Clive Barker. Mark lives in Los Angeles and is the author of Overpowered and Overtaken.

Michelle Krys is the author of Hexed. She lives with her husband and son in Northwestern Ontario, Canada. She works part-time as a NICU nurse and spends her free time writing books for teens. Michelle is probably not a witch, though she did belong to a witchcraft club in the fifth grade and “levitated” people in her bedroom, so that may be up for debate.

R. F. Kuang's writing brims with the raw power of both history and imagination, drawing readers into worlds where myth and reality collide in deeply resonant ways. Born in Guangzhou, China, and raised in the United States, she has long navigated the complexities of multiple cultures—an experience that shines through in her work, where identity, power, and the shadows of history play out on the page.

Alfred Leopold Isidor Kubin (1877-1959) was an Austrian printmaker, illustrator, and occasional writer. Kubin is considered an important representative of Symbolism and Expressionism.

Bryan M. Kuderna is the author of Anoroc and Millennial Millionaire. His books are sold internationally and have been published in several languages. He is also the host of The Kuderna Podcast, and founder of Kuderna Financial Team, a New Jersey based financial services firm. In his spare time, Bryan has completed an International Ironman in Quebec, Canada and National Marathon in Washington DC. He enjoys reading, writing, and practicing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. He lives in New Jersey with his wife, Anita, and their three children.

M. J. Kuhn is a fantasy writer by night and a mild-mannered university employee by day. She lives in the metro Detroit area with her husband Ryan, a dog named Wrex, and the very spoiled cat Thorin Oakenshield.

Sarah Kuhn is the author of the popular Heroine Complex novels - a series starring Asian American superheroines. The first book was a Locus bestseller and an RT Reviewers’ Choice Award nominee. Her YA debut, the Japan-set romantic comedy I Love You So Mochi, is a Junior Library Guild selection and a nominee for YALSA’s Best Fiction for Young Adults. She has also penned a variety of short fiction and comics, including the critically acclaimed graphic novel Shadow of the Batgirl for DC Comics. Additionally, she was a finalist for both the CAPE (Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment) New Writers Award and the Astounding Award for Best New Writer. A third-generation Japanese American, she lives in Los Angeles with her husband and an overflowing closet of vintage treasures.

C. M. Kuhtz is a nonbinary writer of queer fantasy fiction. They have worked with horses, been a member of Viking reenactment and sword fighting troupes, wrote a PhD thesis on queer identities, and are now employed in academic publishing. They live in Hungerford, Berkshire.

Peter Kujawinski is an author and diplomat, currently serving as US Consul General for Alberta, Saskatchewan and the Northwest Territories. He co-wrote the Dormia series with Jake Halpern and has written for The New York Times.

Angela Kulig is an American gypsy, and former pirate. She has been from sea to shining sea - and though she is currently trapped in the desert against her will, she escapes everyday in the form of many books.

Kendall Kulper grew up in New Jersey and currently lives in Chicago with her husband and dog. She graduated from Harvard University, where she studied history and literature. Thanks to Salt & Storm, she knows more about nineteenth century whaling than she ever imagined.

Derek Künsken is a rising star in the realm of hard science fiction, blending meticulous world-building with captivating human drama. A writer who isn't afraid to explore the vastness of space while delving into the intricate emotional landscapes of his characters, Künsken has quickly made a name for himself with his innovative approach to speculative fiction.

James Howard Kunstler (born 1948) is an American author, social critic, public speaker, and blogger. He is best known for his books The Geography of Nowhere (1994), a history of American suburbia and urban development, and the more recent The Long Emergency (2005), where he argues that declining oil production is likely to result in the end of industrialized society as we know it and force Americans to live in smaller-scale, localized, agrarian (or semi-agrarian) communities. He has written a science fiction novel conjecturing such a culture in the future, World Made by Hand in 2008. He also gives lectures on topics related to suburbia, urban development, and the challenges of what he calls "the global oil predicament" and a resultant change in the "American Way of Life." He is also a leading proponent of the movement known as "New Urbanism."

Mike Kupari is the author of debut science fiction novel Her Brother's Keeper, as well as coauthor, with Larry Correia, of the best-selling Dead Six miltary advanture series including Dead Six, Swords of Exodus, and Alliance of Shadows. Mike grew up in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and enlisted at the age of seventeen. Mike is recently returned from his second active duty overseas with the U.S. Air Force, where he was an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician in the US Air Force. Mike also served six years in the Army National Guard. He has worked as a security contractor with several firms, did a tour in Southwest Asia with a private military company, and is an NRA certified firearms instructor.

Tonya Kuper is the promotions manager at the Seymour Agency, as well as a frequent contributor to the blogs YA Stands and All the Write Notes. Anomaly is her debut novel.

Paul Kupperberg is the author of dozens of books of fiction and non-fiction for readers of all ages and an Eisner Award-nominated writer of more than one thousand comic book stories.

Lynn Kurland is a best-selling American author of historical, time travel, and fantasy romance novels. The characters in her books are all belong to one of three extended families (MacLeod, McKinnon, de Piaget), and her love scenes are not as explicit as many other popular romances, a feature that her fans love her for.

Michael Joseph Kurland (born 1938) is an American author, best known for his works of science fiction and detective fiction.

Domagoj Kurmaić (aka nobody103) is just your average accountant from Croatia who thinks way too much about fantasy and sci-fi, and occasionally puts his thoughts into writing.

Poppy Kuroki was born in Scotland and grew up in England. She has lived in Japan for over ten years. She likes video games and baking, and lives in a beautiful town by the sea in Kanagawa with her son.

Dawn Kurtagich is a writer of psychologically sinister fiction, and she has a dark and twisted imagination! She lives in Wales, an ancient and mountainous country within the UK (go to England's Midlands and turn left towards the sea). However, she grew up all over the world, predominantly in Africa. She writes and blogs for YA Scream Queens and is a member of the YA League. The Dead House is her first novel.

Katherine Kurtz (Katherine Irene Kurtz) is an American fantasy author. She was born 1944. She is best known for the Deryni novels.

Ellen Kushner is a novelist, performer, and public radio personality. She is a member of Terri Windling’s Endicott Studio for Mythic Arts and co-founder of the Interstitial Arts Foundation. She lives in New York City and travels a lot, giving shows and readings, lecturing and teaching.

Henry Kuttner (1915–1958) was an American author of science fiction, fantasy and horror. His wife was the science fiction author C. L. Moore.

Henry Kuttner used several pseudonyms: Lawrence O'Donnell, Kelvin Kent, C. H. Liddell, Henry Kuttner, Lewis Padgett, Hudson Hastings, Keith Hammond, Peter Horn, Scott Morgan, Will Garth, Woodrow Wilson Smith, Paul Edmonds, Edward J. Bellin, James Hall and Robert O. Kenyon.

M.A. Kuzniar spent six years living in Spain, teaching English and travelling the world which inspired her children’s series The Ship of Shadows. Her adult debut novel Midnight in Everwood was inspired by her love of ballet and love of The Nuctracker. She lives in Nottingham with her husband, where she reads and writes as much as can and bookstagrams @cosyreads.

Shemer has been a fan of Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and RPG games since the early 80’s.

In 2016 he started writing his first novel: Life Reset which turned into a 6-book series with its grand finale published in 2021. Each book in the series became an Amazon bestseller.

Ambelin Kwaymullina loves reading sci-fi/fantasy books, and has wanted to write a novel since she was six years old. She comes from the Palyku people of the Pilbara region of Western Australia. When not writing or reading she teaches law, illustrates picture books, and hangs out with her dogs. She has written a number of children’s books, both alone and with other members of her family. The Interrogation of Ashala Wolf is her first novel.

Relatively little is known about the life of Liverpool-born Lady Bessie Kyffin-Taylor (1880-1922)

David A. Kyle (born 1919) is a Potsdam, New York-based science fiction writer and prominent member of science fiction fandom.

Nick Kyme is an editor and author for the Black Library, having moved to Nottingham in 2003 to join the team at White Dwarf as a Layout Designer, before becoming involved in the Black Library.