Christopher Dow has written for numerous local, regional, and national publications and written, produced, and directed a variety of video productions. He is the author of several novels and volumes of poetry and a theoretical book on the martial art of tai chi chuan. His several awards for writing, editing, and video include a Silver Award for Historical Documentary from the Houston International Film Festival and a Grand Gold Award from the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education. He served as the editor of Sallyport/Rice Magazine, the magazine of Rice University in Houston, Texas, from 1994 to 2012.