Rena Aliston is the pen name of Native American author Anna M. Asbury, an enrolled member of the Saponi-Catawba Nation of the Ohio Valley. Born and raised in Pennsylvania, she currently resides in Kentucky.

She is the author of gothic crime thrillers, horror stories, and dark poetry. Her dark and twisted thrillers blend ancient spiritual practices with healing.

In addition to being a writer, Rena is a small business owner (Wayuką́ and Vexenwraith) and the founder of Owl-Raven Books.

When not being creative, she enjoys archery, spending time with her family, being a dog-mom to her Boxweiler Angrboda, and watching crime and horror movies. Rena’s new novella, Vengeance: A Xander Walsh Novella, will be released on December 15, 2025.