Rivers Solomon is an American author known for their thought-provoking works in speculative and literary fiction. Born in California, Solomon has garnered significant acclaim for their contributions to the genre, often exploring complex themes and life in the margins.

In 2018, Solomon's debut novel, An Unkindness of Ghosts, earned them the Firecracker Award in Fiction from the Community of Literary Magazines and Presses. Following this success, their second novel, The Deep, received the prestigious Lambda Literary Award in 2020. Solomon continued their literary journey with the release of their third novel, Sorrowland, in May 2021, which won the Otherwise Award.

Aside from their literary pursuits, Rivers Solomon's life and work are deeply connected to themes of identity, belonging, and the exploration of life's peripheries. They reside on a small isle off the coast of the Eurasian continent, which adds a unique perspective to their storytelling.