D. K. Knight also known as Kristopher S. Temple ​​​​​​​grew up in the rural California town of Hilmar, where his past experiences shaped his imagination. He discovered a love for reading and storytelling through the works of authors like Stephen King, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and Mary Shelley. This passion found its voice in high school through writing, and DK began crafting the first seeds of his future novels in notebooks. He pursued a career in writing, drawn to the power of crafting characters and bringing them to life in short stories, novels, and even screenplays. DK's work explores themes of resilience and hope, and he aspires to one day see his characters come alive on the big screen.