C. Taylor-Butler is the author of more than 95 books for children and young adults. A graduate of Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), she holds dual degrees in both Civil Engineering and Art & Design. In 2023, she was appointed as an MLK Visiting Scholar working on issues related to children’s literature. Her role was sponsored by the department of Anthropology. In 2024, the appointment was extended for a second year. In 2025 she serves as an Affiliated Researcher.
Growing up in a household of science fiction fans, she envisioned a story where warriors trying to save the world were the geeks and nerds living in plain sight. But the science nerd couldn’t resist the puzzles, odd world locations and mysteries. She writes the kind of stories she loves to read. On a side note she rehabs a 100+ year old house, ballroom dances (clumsily), and hangs out with her significant other and two cats that inspired Aris in the series.
C. Taylor-Butler serves as Director At Large for Science Fiction Writers Association (SFWA) as well as a member of the Authors Guild, Society of Midland Authors, the Kansas City Science Fiction and Fantasy Society and a host of other organizations helping to advance the cause of writers everywhere. She’s frequently found speaking at World Science Fiction, World Fantasy, North American Science Fiction, Boskone (Boston), DragonCon (Atlanta), and a host of other conferences. She is also a frequent speaker at schools and libraries.
