N. D. Wilson

Nathan David Wilson (born 1978) is an American author of young adult fiction, children's literature, and Christian apologetics. He is best known for his fantasy series, including the 100 Cupboards trilogy, the Ashtown Burials series, and the Outlaws of Time series. His work is often characterized by allusions to classic literature and themes of fatherhood. Beyond his writing, Wilson is a filmmaker and has served as a Fellow of Literature at New Saint Andrews College. He has written and directed several films, including the feature-length drama The River Thief (2016) and the documentary The Riot and the Dance (2020). He also serves as an executive producer for the animated series Hello Ninja, which is based on his picture book of the same name. Wilson is the son of theologian Douglas Wilson and is active in the Christian community in Moscow, Idaho. In recent years, he has been involved in local controversies regarding public protests and city mandates, and in 2017, he underwent surgery for a brain tumor.