Christopher Kolven was born just outside of Tampa, Florida, a region known for its frequent lightning and heavy rains. He spent the second half of his childhood in Baja California Sur, Mexico, a place known for its lack of rainfall. He now lives in New York with his wife, Dria, and the two of them share a love for winter—unlike most New Yorkers. Christopher spent years waiting tables, painting houses, and writing daily to produce his debut novel, Majesty of Stone, with the hope of turning it into a full-time writing career.