Christopher Wright (author) facts for kids

Christopher Wright, born on November 24, 1964, in Pontiac, Michigan, is a super popular author! He has written many scary and exciting books for kids and young adults. You might know him by his pen names, Johnathan Rand or Christopher Knight. Most of his books, except for the American Chillers series, are set right in his home state of Michigan.

Who is Christopher Wright?

Christopher Wright grew up in different towns across Michigan. He lived in Waterford, then Grayling after fourth grade. He also spent time in Houghton Lake and Petoskey. Later, he moved to a small cabin near Cheboygan. Today, he lives in Topinabee, Michigan. This town is about 25 miles south of the famous Mackinac Bridge. He shares his home with his wife and two dogs, Jelly Bean and Brody.

What is Chillermania!?

Did you know Christopher Wright owns his own bookstore? It's called Chillermania! and it's located in Indian River, Michigan. This store is a special place for fans of his books. You can find lots of cool stuff there.

What can you find at Chillermania!?

The store mainly sells items related to his popular American Chillers and Michigan Chillers books. You can buy his thrilling books, cool clothing, and hats. They also have autographs and other fun items. Christopher Wright isn't always at the store, but he visits often.

What books has Christopher Wright written?

Christopher Wright is known for his exciting series and standalone novels. He uses different names for his books. He writes under the name Johnathan Rand for his children's books. For books aimed at older readers, he uses the name Christopher Knight.

Books by Johnathan Rand

• American Chillers series
• Michigan Chillers series
• Freddie Fernortner, Fearless First Grader series
• Adventure Club series

Books by Christopher Knight

• St. Helena
• Ferocity
• Bestseller
• The Laurentian Channel
• Season of the Witch
• The World is Black and White

Books by both names

• Pandemia

How does Christopher Wright publish his books?

Christopher Wright chose to publish his books himself. This means he didn't use a big publishing company at first. He and his wife would drive around to different places. They sold books at gas stations, restaurants, gift shops, and hotels. This hard work paid off! By 2003, he had sold over one million copies of his books.

What is Christopher Wright's favorite book?

When asked which of his many books was his favorite, Wright picked Dinosaurs Destroy Detroit. However, he also said that he likes each of his books in its own special way.