Kristine Ong Muslim

About the Author

Kristine Ong Muslim is an award-winning author and translator whose work spans speculative fiction, poetry, and nonfiction, often exploring themes of environmentalism, identity, and the human condition in innovative ways. Born in the Philippines and now residing in the United States, she draws from her multicultural background to craft narratives that blend the fantastical with the real, challenging readers to envision sustainable futures amid ecological crises. Her writing has appeared in prestigious outlets such as Clarkesworld, Lightspeed, and Asimov's Science Fiction, earning her recognition including the British Fantasy Award. With a keen eye for lyrical prose and subtle world-building, Muslim continues to push the boundaries of genre fiction, advocating for diverse voices in literature. Notable for her contributions to solarpunk, she edited the acclaimed anthology Sunvault: Stories of Solarpunk and Eco-Speculation, which celebrates optimistic visions of a greener world.