Kristina M Barbee (they/she) is an author and avid reader of stories rich in fantasy and intricate world-building. Their works focus on dynamic and diverse characters with complex backgrounds who are driven by compelling and contradictory motives that move their plots forward. 

Throughout their life, their nose has always been stuck in a book, and their mind has constantly wandered and created fictitious tales that helped them escape. Kristina lives in Illinois with a meticulously organized library room filled with books and their furry kids—Benjamin and Hermione. 

Additionally, Kristina supports a Free Palestine, Congo, Sudan, and all occupied territories.

In their spare time, they work with The Phoenix Center of Illinois, which funds transitional housing programs for unhoused LGBTQIA+ individuals, offers free therapy and counseling for the LGBTQIA+ community, and provides public health resources (such as free STI testing, Narcan distribution, and more) along with legal support (such as rights advocacy, resources for those transitioning, and more).

Please note, Kristina writes under their pen name (and legal name) of Kristina, but prefers to be addressed as Kris when in conversation.