Dr. Qiana Gray is from Los Angeles, CA. She is an educator that has traveled the world, visiting over 20 countries and living in four - America, Mexico, South Korea, and South Africa. Her passion for reading started at a young age. Growing up in a literacy-rich household where reading for pleasure was encouraged, she grew to love getting lost in a good book and expressing her ideas through pen to paper.
At an early age, as an introverted child, she realized she expressed herself better in written form than when speaking. Therefore she grew to love writing poetry and short stories. Her poetry was published in one book of poetry when she was thirteen years old, and from that moment, she knew she wanted to fulfill her dream of becoming a succe
A professional Accountant by education and training. Having spent almost the entire working life in the field of financial reporting, corporate finance, treasury management and tax planning in various organization set ups ranging from small medium sized enterprises to large public quoted companies.
“Iris Starshine writes tales lit by moonlight and woven with stardust.”
Iris Starshine is a speculative fiction author whose work blends poetic language with imaginative science fiction. Her stories often explore themes of memory, connection, and the quiet beauty of the cosmos, written with a lyrical voice that bridges the gap between science and soul.
Drawing inspiration from astronomy, mythology, and the human condition, Iris creates immersive narratives that resonate with readers who enjoy thoughtful, atmospheric storytelling. Whether set on distant planets or in dreamlike alternate futures, her fiction carries a sense of wonder grounded in emotional truth.
When not writing, she enjoys quiet evenings beneath the stars, tea rituals, and cura
