Christie Golden is an American author of science fiction and fantasy novels. She has written over fifty novels, including several Star Trek and World of Warcraft novels. She is best known for her work in the Star Trek universe, having written several novels and short stories set in the Star Trek universe. She has also written several original fantasy novels, including the Age of Conan series. Golden is a New York Times bestselling author and has won numerous awards for her work. She is a passionate advocate for diversity in literature and is committed to creating stories that reflect the world we live in.