Christian Hurst is an award winning Creative Director, author, and lifelong science fiction fan with over 15 years of experience in advertising, marketing, and content creation. Inspired by classic space operas, diverse character-driven stories, and thought-provoking themes, he writes books that blend epic adventure with emotional depth.His Lily Starling series is a YA sci-fi saga that explores identity, connection, and the courage to forge your own path in a vast and unpredictable galaxy. Known for inclusive worldbuilding, heart, humor, and high-stakes storytelling, Christian's work resonates with readers who crave immersive narratives with soul.Alongside his wife, Christian has fostered over 50 rescue dogs in their Baltimore home, where they live with their son and three beagles. He is a devoted father and has achieved master-level expertise in trains, SpongeBob, and Minecraft thanks to his son. A perfect relaxing day would include reading, drawing, indulging his cinephile side with a movie marathon-and, of course, exploring the limitless possibilities of storytelling.