Christian Hurst

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Author | Creative Director

Christian Hurst is an American author and creative director whose work blends epic science fiction adventure with emotional depth and human insight.

Hurst began his creative career as a teenage graphic design intern for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and later studied Graphic Design at Harrisburg Area Community College. Over the next fifteen years, he built a career in advertising and brand strategy, leading national rebranding initiatives for companies such as Marriott International before becoming an Executive Creative Director at AARP. His dual experience in art and storytelling informs the cinematic, emotionally grounded quality of his fiction.

A lifelong fan of science fiction, Hurst is best known for The Lily Starling Series, a young adult saga that explores identity, belonging, and the search for hope across the stars. He lives in Pennsylvania with his wife, their son, and three dogs.

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June 11, 2026

From Corporate Creative To Sci-Fi Author Without Quitting Your Day Job with Christian Hurst

At some point, being good at your job stops being the problem and starts being the cover story. Christian Hurst is a seasoned graphic designer and creative leader, but he also carries a sci-fi universe he’s been building in his head for more than twenty years, and he finally decides it can’t stay there.
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