Keira North is a queer, nonbinary author and the founder of Ciolna Press. Origially from western Romania, Keira worked and studied in Japan, Ireland, England and Québec before settling down in British Columbia, They use storytelling as a medium to explore their heritage and identity, and strive to be the change they want to see in the (literary) world.

Keira is committed to fight for the rights and dignity of authors in the age of AI. Their principles are reflected in Ciolna Press's editorial and submission policies.