Craig L. Gidney is an American speculative fiction novelist and short story writer.

[2] His works are known for mixing genres, containing elements of horror, fantasy, folklore, and magical realism.

[3] The collection Sea, Swallow Me features short stories in diverse settings and sub-genres, including queer historical fiction as well as speculative fiction.

[4] Gidney counts Octavia Butler and Toni Morrison among his influences.

His work often incorporates research on the queer history of the Harlem Renaissance.