Michael Knost is an author, editor, and columnist of science fiction, fantasy, horror, and supernatural thrillers.

He has written in various genres and helmed several anthologies. His Writers Workshop of Horror won the 2009 Bram Stoker Award® for superior achievement in non-fiction. His critically acclaimed Writers Workshop of Science Fiction & Fantasy is an Amazon #1 bestseller. His latest novel, Return of the Mothman, was a finalist for the Bram Stoker Award® for superior achievement in first novel.

He resides in Chapmanville, West Virginia with his wife, daughter, and a zombie goldfish.