Christiane Knight [she/they] is an artist, musician, writer, and author of the contemporary fantasy series Stories of the Eleriannan. Her first science fiction novel, A Small Light in the Darkness, will be out in February of 2026.
Christiane Knight writes contemporary fantasy and speculative fiction that centers tales of hope, found family, and community building. Their already vibrant hometown of Baltimore MD is the backdrop for her work, and there’s always a soundtrack for added ambiance. She’s a lifelong enthusiast of faerie, folktales, forests and fauna.
Long, ridiculous Bio for those who want to know more.
I’m Christiane [she/they] and I’m disabled, queer, and several flavors of neurospicy. I live right outside the city of Baltimore, MD, near the Chesapeake Bay. I’m an author and poet, concentrating on contemporary fantasy and speculative fiction that centers on stories about hope and community. That’s my big WHY when it comes to everything in life: inspiring hope, building community.
Besides writing and publishing my stories, I’ve been slowly but steadily growing my own community of writers, artists, and creative types who are looking to create with authenticity and seek out and foster the everyday magic that’s often overlooked in our busy lives. My goal is to find more folk like us who are interested in tapping into that creative honesty and vulnerability in order to enhance their writing or other arts.
It’s also important to me to build a business that supports my needs and is in alignment with my values.
Fun facts about me: some of the things I’ve done in the past include on-air radio and club DJ, fiber artist, manager of a metaphysical bookstore, owner and promoter for a weekly goth/industrial club night, musician, and clown. Take from that what you will. 😄
I’ve published three books and several shorts in the contemporary fantasy Stories of the Eleriannan series, with a fourth in the works. I also have a near-future science fiction story [with romance!] titled A Small Light in the Darkness due out in February of 2026. Before that, I was published in a stack of ‘zines and small press publications, as well as being the editor and publisher of three of my own: .:boneyard:., Through The Trees, and The House of Three Ravens. Other ‘zines who have published my work include Gibbering Madness, Nyx Obscura, and Ghastly.
I generally write upbeat and hopeful contemporary fantasy set in Baltimore MD. My writing focuses on topics like forgiveness, responsibility, found family, the ethics of power, and community building for all. Oh, and don’t forget the music; there’s always music.
I’m available for readings and as a speaker/panelist at literary events. I help aspiring and new authors work through impostor syndrome, how to get started writing their first stories, and how to keep organized and efficient, especially when writing multiple books in a storyline.
I am a voracious reader and I love a wide variety of styles, but most often pick up SFF genre books.
My hair has been almost every color imaginable – including a stint in 2020, after I got ill, when it changed textures to corkscrew-curly and I allowed it to go back to my natural color for the first time in years.
It’s currently whatever color and texture the avatar says it is.
I have a chronic autoimmune disease, Crohn’s Disease. That means that I am often at the beck and call of my guts at any given time, usually the worst time possible! I was officially diagnosed in 2020, though I’d suspected it for a while. I am very open about my condition, and if you have questions, I’m happy to talk about this in length and with candor that will probably embarrass many. You can read more about my journey at Hid and Sick.
I make music, and I’m currently working on a project with a friend that is in the very beginning stages. I write lyrics and do the vocals. I also was in the late 90s – early 00s band The Violet Dawning, where I pioneered what I dubbed “swirlygoth” and then disappeared into obscurity. Well – I never left obscurity, but you know what I mean.
You can learn even more about me, what I do, and where I belong here: https://www.christianeknight.com/who-i-am-what-i-do-where-i-belong/