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# Christian Hurst

Christian Hurst is an independent science fiction author and Creative Director based in Meadville, Pennsylvania. His Lily Starling series is a young adult space opera saga that swept three categories at the BookFest 2026 awards: Sci-Fi Space Opera, Young Adult Sci-Fi, and LGBTQ+ Sci-Fi.

Christian Hurst is a Creative Director, author, and lifelong science fiction fan with over fifteen 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 young adult science fiction 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 fifty rescue dogs in their family home, where they live with their son and three beagles.

## Coverage

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