My name is Christopher Nolen. I’m an American writer and video game designer living in the Netherlands.
My name is a letter away from a certain famous director, so I publish under my childhood nickname C.J. to appease the algorithm gods.
Writer
I write books. I also write non-books like blog posts and video essays. I am the author of The Talavara Prophecy, a YA Literary Fantasy Series. Other projects are in the pipeline.
Reader Praise for The First Whispers of Fate:
“Part Epic Fantasy, part Murder Mystery, dripping with Jane Austin vibes.”
“C.J. has a gift for creating rich worlds and dynamic characters with a writing style that’s sure to delight readers.
Game Maker
Goo Monster Studio is a small independent video game studio cofounded by me and my friend Zac.
Our debut title is a goofy sandbox shooter that plays like improperly modded UT99 cranked to 11. Coming to Steam in 2026.
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