Keith R. A. DeCandido
Encyclopedia
Keith Robert Andreassi DeCandido (born April 18, 1969 in New York
, United States
) is an American science fiction
and fantasy
writer and musician, who works on comic books, novels, role-playing games and video games, including numerous media tie-in
books for properties such as Star Trek
, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Doctor Who
, Supernatural
, Andromeda
and Farscape
, and for comic book work on characters such as Spider-Man
and X-Men
.
fan even before his birth, as his parents were fans of Star Trek: The Original Series
.
In his college
years at Fordham University
, DeCandido worked as an editor and writer of one of the college newspaper
s, called simply the paper. After graduation, he has worked as editor at several publishing companies. Along with John Drew, in the 1990s he co-produced a public-access television
cable TV show in Manhattan about science fiction called The Chronic Rift, which he also co-hosted. (The podcast of the same name is a revival of the show, with many of the same people involved in the production, including DeCandido and Drew.)
, Supernatural
, Andromeda
and Farscape
, as well as comic books (Spider-Man
, X-Men
), role-playing games (Dungeons & Dragons
), and video games (World of Warcraft
, StarCraft
, Command & Conquer
). He has also written fiction in universes of his own creation, most notably that of the 2004 novel Dragon Precinct, a high-fantasy police procedural. He has also edited various anthologies, including OtherWere, Urban Nightmares, Imaginings, the Doctor Who
collection Short Trips: The Quality of Leadership
, and the Star Trek
anthologies New Frontier: No Limits, Tales of the Dominion War, and Tales from the Captain's Table.
In 2010, DeCandido was named Grandmaster by the International Association of Media Tie-In Writers.
He currently writes the twice-weekly Star Trek: The Next Generation
Rewatch on Tor.com.
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
) is an American science fiction
Science fiction
Science fiction is a genre of fiction dealing with imaginary but more or less plausible content such as future settings, futuristic science and technology, space travel, aliens, and paranormal abilities...
and fantasy
Fantasy
Fantasy is a genre of fiction that commonly uses magic and other supernatural phenomena as a primary element of plot, theme, or setting. Many works within the genre take place in imaginary worlds where magic is common...
writer and musician, who works on comic books, novels, role-playing games and video games, including numerous media tie-in
Tie-in
A tie-in is an authorized product based on a media property a company is releasing, such as a movie or video/DVD, computer game, video game, television program/television series, board game, web site, role-playing game or literary property...
books for properties such as Star Trek
Star Trek
Star Trek is an American science fiction entertainment franchise created by Gene Roddenberry. The core of Star Trek is its six television series: The Original Series, The Animated Series, The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, Voyager, and Enterprise...
, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Doctor Who
Doctor Who
Doctor Who is a British science fiction television programme produced by the BBC. The programme depicts the adventures of a time-travelling humanoid alien known as the Doctor who explores the universe in a sentient time machine called the TARDIS that flies through time and space, whose exterior...
, Supernatural
Supernatural (TV series)
Supernatural is an American supernatural and horror television series created by Eric Kripke, which debuted on September 13, 2005 on The WB, and is now part of The CW's lineup. Starring Jared Padalecki as Sam Winchester and Jensen Ackles as Dean Winchester, the series follows the brothers as they...
, Andromeda
Andromeda (TV series)
Andromeda is a Canadian-American science fiction television series, based on unused material by the late Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry, developed by Robert Hewitt Wolfe, and produced by Roddenberry's widow, Majel Barrett Roddenberry. It starred Kevin Sorbo as High Guard Captain Dylan Hunt...
and Farscape
Farscape
Farscape is an Australian-American science fiction television series filmed in Australia and produced originally for the Nine Network. The series was conceived by Rockne S. O'Bannon and produced by Jim Henson Productions and Hallmark Entertainment...
, and for comic book work on characters such as Spider-Man
Spider-Man
Spider-Man is a fictional Marvel Comics superhero. The character was created by writer-editor Stan Lee and writer-artist Steve Ditko. He first appeared in Amazing Fantasy #15...
and X-Men
X-Men
The X-Men are a superhero team in the . They were created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, and first appeared in The X-Men #1...
.
Early life and education
DeCandido was born in the Bronx in New York City, the son of Robert L. DeCandido and GraceAnne A. DeCandido. He claims to have been a Star TrekStar Trek
Star Trek is an American science fiction entertainment franchise created by Gene Roddenberry. The core of Star Trek is its six television series: The Original Series, The Animated Series, The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, Voyager, and Enterprise...
fan even before his birth, as his parents were fans of Star Trek: The Original Series
Star Trek: The Original Series
Star Trek is an American science fiction television series created by Gene Roddenberry, produced by Desilu Productions . Star Trek was telecast on NBC from September 8, 1966, through June 3, 1969...
.
In his college
College
A college is an educational institution or a constituent part of an educational institution. Usage varies in English-speaking nations...
years at Fordham University
Fordham University
Fordham University is a private, nonprofit, coeducational research university in the United States, with three campuses in and around New York City. It was founded by the Roman Catholic Diocese of New York in 1841 as St...
, DeCandido worked as an editor and writer of one of the college newspaper
Newspaper
A newspaper is a scheduled publication containing news of current events, informative articles, diverse features and advertising. It usually is printed on relatively inexpensive, low-grade paper such as newsprint. By 2007, there were 6580 daily newspapers in the world selling 395 million copies a...
s, called simply the paper. After graduation, he has worked as editor at several publishing companies. Along with John Drew, in the 1990s he co-produced a public-access television
Public-access television
Public-access television is a form of non-commercial mass media where ordinary people can create content television programming which is cablecast through cable TV specialty channels...
cable TV show in Manhattan about science fiction called The Chronic Rift, which he also co-hosted. (The podcast of the same name is a revival of the show, with many of the same people involved in the production, including DeCandido and Drew.)
Career
While DeCandido spent much of his career writing Star Trek fiction, he has written tie-ins for other popular sci-fi and fantasy series as well, such as Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Doctor WhoDoctor Who
Doctor Who is a British science fiction television programme produced by the BBC. The programme depicts the adventures of a time-travelling humanoid alien known as the Doctor who explores the universe in a sentient time machine called the TARDIS that flies through time and space, whose exterior...
, Supernatural
Supernatural (TV series)
Supernatural is an American supernatural and horror television series created by Eric Kripke, which debuted on September 13, 2005 on The WB, and is now part of The CW's lineup. Starring Jared Padalecki as Sam Winchester and Jensen Ackles as Dean Winchester, the series follows the brothers as they...
, Andromeda
Andromeda (TV series)
Andromeda is a Canadian-American science fiction television series, based on unused material by the late Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry, developed by Robert Hewitt Wolfe, and produced by Roddenberry's widow, Majel Barrett Roddenberry. It starred Kevin Sorbo as High Guard Captain Dylan Hunt...
and Farscape
Farscape
Farscape is an Australian-American science fiction television series filmed in Australia and produced originally for the Nine Network. The series was conceived by Rockne S. O'Bannon and produced by Jim Henson Productions and Hallmark Entertainment...
, as well as comic books (Spider-Man
Spider-Man
Spider-Man is a fictional Marvel Comics superhero. The character was created by writer-editor Stan Lee and writer-artist Steve Ditko. He first appeared in Amazing Fantasy #15...
, X-Men
X-Men
The X-Men are a superhero team in the . They were created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, and first appeared in The X-Men #1...
), role-playing games (Dungeons & Dragons
Dungeons & Dragons
Dungeons & Dragons is a fantasy role-playing game originally designed by Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson, and first published in 1974 by Tactical Studies Rules, Inc. . The game has been published by Wizards of the Coast since 1997...
), and video games (World of Warcraft
World of Warcraft
World of Warcraft is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game by Blizzard Entertainment. It is the fourth released game set in the fantasy Warcraft universe, which was first introduced by Warcraft: Orcs & Humans in 1994...
, StarCraft
StarCraft
StarCraft is a military science fiction real-time strategy video game developed by Blizzard Entertainment. The first game of the StarCraft series was released for Microsoft Windows on 31 March 1998. With more than 11 million copies sold worldwide as of February 2009, it is one of the best-selling...
, Command & Conquer
Command & Conquer series
Command & Conquer is a video game franchise, mostly of the real-time strategy style as well as a first-person shooter game based on the former...
). He has also written fiction in universes of his own creation, most notably that of the 2004 novel Dragon Precinct, a high-fantasy police procedural. He has also edited various anthologies, including OtherWere, Urban Nightmares, Imaginings, the Doctor Who
Doctor Who
Doctor Who is a British science fiction television programme produced by the BBC. The programme depicts the adventures of a time-travelling humanoid alien known as the Doctor who explores the universe in a sentient time machine called the TARDIS that flies through time and space, whose exterior...
collection Short Trips: The Quality of Leadership
Short Trips: The Quality of Leadership
Short Trips: The Quality of Leadership is a Big Finish original anthology edited by Keith R.A. DeCandido and based on the long-running British science fiction television series Doctor Who...
, and the Star Trek
Star Trek
Star Trek is an American science fiction entertainment franchise created by Gene Roddenberry. The core of Star Trek is its six television series: The Original Series, The Animated Series, The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, Voyager, and Enterprise...
anthologies New Frontier: No Limits, Tales of the Dominion War, and Tales from the Captain's Table.
In 2010, DeCandido was named Grandmaster by the International Association of Media Tie-In Writers.
He currently writes the twice-weekly Star Trek: The Next Generation
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Star Trek: The Next Generation is an American science fiction television series created by Gene Roddenberry as part of the Star Trek franchise. Roddenberry, Rick Berman, and Michael Piller served as executive producers at different times throughout the production...
Rewatch on Tor.com.
Star Trek novels
- The Next GenerationStar Trek: The Next GenerationStar Trek: The Next Generation is an American science fiction television series created by Gene Roddenberry as part of the Star Trek franchise. Roddenberry, Rick Berman, and Michael Piller served as executive producers at different times throughout the production...
: Diplomatic Implausibility (2001), ISBN 0-671-78554-0 - Deep Space NineStar Trek: Deep Space NineStar Trek: Deep Space Nine is a science fiction television series set in the Star Trek universe...
: Demons of Air and Darkness (2001), ISBN 0-7434-1852-2 - The Brave and the Bold (2002), ISBN 0-7434-1922-7 (Book 1), ISBN 0-7434-1923-5 (Book 2)
- The Lost EraStar Trek: The Lost EraStar Trek: The Lost Era is a series of novels that take place during the time period between the 23rd century events of the film Star Trek Generations and the first season of the television series Star Trek: The Next Generation, set in 2364....
: The Art of the Impossible (2003), ISBN 0-7434-6405-2 - I.K.S. GorkonI.K.S. GorkonStar Trek: I.K.S. Gorkon is the name of a three-book series written by Keith R.A. DeCandido and published by Pocket Books that takes place in the fictional Star Trek universe. The series focuses on the crew of the titular Klingon starship I.K.S. Gorkon...
: A Good Day to Die (2003), ISBN 0-7434-5714-5 - I.K.S. Gorkon: Honor Bound (2003), ISBN 0-7434-5716-1
- The Next Generation: A Time for War, A Time for Peace (2004), ISBN 0-7434-9179-3
- Ferenginar: Satisfaction Is Not Guaranteed in Worlds of Deep Space Nine Volume 3 (2005), ISBN 0-7434-8353-7
- I.K.S. Gorkon: Enemy Territory (2005), ISBN 1-4165-0014-6
- Articles of the Federation (2005), ISBN 1-4165-0015-4
- VoyagerStar Trek: VoyagerStar Trek: Voyager is a science fiction television series set in the Star Trek universe. Set in the 24th century from the year 2371 through 2378, the series follows the adventures of the Starfleet vessel USS Voyager, which becomes stranded in the Delta Quadrant 70,000 light-years from Earth while...
: The Mirror-Scaled Serpent in Mirror Universe: Obsidian Alliances (2007), ISBN 0-7434-9253-6 - The Next Generation: Q&A (2007), ISBN 1-4165-2741-9 (nominee, Best Speculative Fiction Novel, Scribe Awards)
- Klingon Empire: A Burning House (2008), ISBN 1-4165-5647-8
- A Gutted World in Myriad Universes: Echoes and Refractions (2008), ISBN 1-4165-7181-7
- A Singular Destiny (2009), ISBN 1-4165-9495-7 (nominee, Best Speculative Fiction Novel, Scribe Awards)
Star Trek novellas, short stories, and comic books
- The Next Generation: Perchance to Dream (four-issue comic book miniseries, art by Peter Pachoumis and Lucian Rizzo, with Scott Benefiel, February–May 2000) -- collected in Enemy Unseen (2001), ISBN 1613771312, alongside "The Killing Shadows" and "Embrace the Wolf"
- "Horn and Ivory" in What Lay Beyond (2002), ISBN 0-7434-5683-1
- "Broken Oaths" in Deep Space NineStar Trek: Deep Space NineStar Trek: Deep Space Nine is a science fiction television series set in the Star Trek universe...
: Prophecy and Change (2003), ISBN 0-7434-7073-7 - "Revelations" in New FrontierStar Trek: New FrontierStar Trek: New Frontier is a Star Trek novel series created by John J. Ordover and Peter David and published by Pocket Books. The idea behind it was to create a Star Trek book series with its own continuity and not one that is purely a reaction to the television shows. Nearly every story of the...
: No Limits (2003), ISBN 0-7434-7707-3 - "The Ceremony of Innocence Is Drowned" in Tales of the Dominion War (2004), ISBN 0-7434-9171-8
- "loDnIpu' vavpu' je" ("Brothers and Fathers") in Tales from the Captain's Table (2005), ISBN 1-4165-0520-2
- "Letting Go" in VoyagerStar Trek: VoyagerStar Trek: Voyager is a science fiction television series set in the Star Trek universe. Set in the 24th century from the year 2371 through 2378, the series follows the adventures of the Starfleet vessel USS Voyager, which becomes stranded in the Delta Quadrant 70,000 light-years from Earth while...
: Distant Shores (2005), ISBN 0-7434-9253-6 - "Four Lights" in The Next Generation: The Sky's the Limit (2007), ISBN 0-7434-9255-2
- "Family Matters" in Mirror Universe: Shards and Shadows (2009), ISBN 1-4165-5850-0
- Alien Spotlight: Klingons: Four Thousand Throats... (comic book, art by JK Woodward, 2009; winner, Best Single Issue of a Comic Book, TrekMovie.com) -- collected in Alien Spotlight Volume 2 (2010), ISBN 1600106129, alongside Q, Romulans, Tribbles, and Cardassians.
- "The Unhappy Ones" in Seven Deadly Sins (2010)
- Captain's Log: Jellico (comic book, art by JK Woodward, 2010) -- collected in Captain's Log (2011), ISBN 1600108873, alongisde Sulu, Pike, and Harriman.
Star Trek eBooks
- S.C.E. (Starfleet Corps of Engineers)Starfleet Corps of EngineersStarfleet Corps of Engineers is a series of novellas set in the Star Trek universe, initially under the title S.C.E. , now under the new title Corps of Engineers . Like other Star Trek books, the books are officially licensed, but not considered canon.The S.C.E...
series (2000–2006)- Fatal Error (2000)
- Cold Fusion (2001)
- Invincible Books 1-2 (w/David MackDavid Alan MackThis article is about the Star Trek and Wolverine novelist. For the comic book artist, see David W. Mack.David Alan Mack is a writer best known for his freelance Star Trek novels...
, 2001) - Gateways Epilogue: Here There Be Monsters (2001)
- War Stories Books 1-2 (2002)
- Breakdowns (2003)
- Security (2005)
- What's Past Book 6: Many Splendors (2006)
- The Next Generation: Slings and Arrows Book 6: Enterprises of Great Pitch and Moment (2008)
Other novels
- Spider-ManSpider-ManSpider-Man is a fictional Marvel Comics superhero. The character was created by writer-editor Stan Lee and writer-artist Steve Ditko. He first appeared in Amazing Fantasy #15...
: Venom's Wrath (written with Jose R. Nieto, 1998), ISBN 0-425-16574-4 - Young HerculesYoung HerculesYoung Hercules is a spin-off from Hercules: The Legendary Journeys. It was aired on Fox Kids from September 12, 1998, to May 12, 1999. It lasted one season with 50 episodes and starred Ryan Gosling in the title role.-Plot:...
: Cheiron's Warriors (1999), ISBN 0-671-03552-5 - Young Hercules: The Ares Alliance (1999), ISBN 0-671-03554-1
- FarscapeFarscapeFarscape is an Australian-American science fiction television series filmed in Australia and produced originally for the Nine Network. The series was conceived by Rockne S. O'Bannon and produced by Jim Henson Productions and Hallmark Entertainment...
: House of Cards (2001), ISBN 0-8125-6162-7 - AndromedaAndromeda (TV series)Andromeda is a Canadian-American science fiction television series, based on unused material by the late Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry, developed by Robert Hewitt Wolfe, and produced by Roddenberry's widow, Majel Barrett Roddenberry. It starred Kevin Sorbo as High Guard Captain Dylan Hunt...
: Destruction of Illusions (2003), ISBN 0-7653-4407-6 - Dragon Precinct (2004), ISBN 0-7434-6770-1, a high fantasy police procedural story and DeCandido's first original novel
- Spider-Man: Down These Mean Streets (2005), ISBN 1-4165-0968-2
- World of WarcraftWorld of WarcraftWorld of Warcraft is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game by Blizzard Entertainment. It is the fourth released game set in the fantasy Warcraft universe, which was first introduced by Warcraft: Orcs & Humans in 1994...
: Cycle of Hatred (2006), ISBN 0-7434-7136-9 - Buffy the Vampire SlayerBuffy novelsBuffy novels have been published since 1998. Originally, under the Pocket Books imprint of Simon & Schuster they are now published by Simon Spotlight Entertainment which launched in 2004...
: BlackoutBlackout (Buffy novel)Blackout is an original novel based on the U.S. television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer.-Plot summary:It is 1977, the summer of a brutal blackout, the time of the Son of Sam murders, and a period of brutal fiscal disaster for New York. The slayer Nikki Wood fights against the forces of darkness...
(2006), ISBN 1-4169-1917-1 - StarCraft Ghost: Nova (2006), ISBN 0-7434-7134-2
- Buffy the Vampire SlayerBuffy novelsBuffy novels have been published since 1998. Originally, under the Pocket Books imprint of Simon & Schuster they are now published by Simon Spotlight Entertainment which launched in 2004...
: The Deathless (2007), ISBN 1-4169-3630-0 (nominee, Best YA Novel, Scribe Awards) - Command & Conquer: Tiberium WarsCommand & Conquer: Tiberium Wars (novel)Command & Conquer: Tiberium Wars is a spin off novel by Keith R. A. DeCandido based on the popular RTS video game Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars by Electronic Arts...
(2007), ISBN 0-345-49814-3 - SupernaturalSupernatural (TV series)Supernatural is an American supernatural and horror television series created by Eric Kripke, which debuted on September 13, 2005 on The WB, and is now part of The CW's lineup. Starring Jared Padalecki as Sam Winchester and Jensen Ackles as Dean Winchester, the series follows the brothers as they...
: Nevermore (2007), ISBN 0-06-137090-8 - CSI: NYCSI: NYCSI: NY is an American police procedural television series that premiered on September 22, 2004, on CBS. The show follows the investigations of a team of NYPD forensic scientists and police officers as they unveil the circumstances behind mysterious and unusual deaths as well as other crimes...
: Four Walls (2008), ISBN 1-4165-1343-4 - Supernatural: Bone Key (2008), ISBN 0-06-143503-1
- Mack Bolan, Executioner: Code of Honor (under Don Pendleton's name, 2009), ISBN 0-373-64373-X
- Supernatural: Heart of the Dragon (2010) ISBN 1-84856-600-X
- Mack Bolan, Executioner: Deep Recon (under Don Pendleton's name, 2010)
- Dungeons & DragonsDungeons & DragonsDungeons & Dragons is a fantasy role-playing game originally designed by Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson, and first published in 1974 by Tactical Studies Rules, Inc. . The game has been published by Wizards of the Coast since 1997...
: Under a Crimson Sun (2011), ISBN 978-0-7869-5797-2 - Unicorn Precinct (2011), sequel to Dragon Precinct
- Super City Police Department: The Case of the Claw (2011)
- The Scattered Earth: Guilt in Innocence (2011)
- Goblin Precinct (forthcoming in 2012), sequel to Unicorn Precinct
- Super City Police Department: Avenging Amethyst (forthcoming in 2012)
- The Scattered Earth: Innocence in Guilt (forthcoming in 2012)
Novelizations
- Gargantua (1998), ISBN 0-8125-7098-7 (as K. Robert Andreassi)
- Buffy the Vampire SlayerBuffy novelsBuffy novels have been published since 1998. Originally, under the Pocket Books imprint of Simon & Schuster they are now published by Simon Spotlight Entertainment which launched in 2004...
: The Xander Years Volume 1 (1999), ISBN 0-671-02629-1 - Darkness FallsDarkness Falls (2003 film)Darkness Falls is a 2003 American horror film written by Joe Harris and John Fasano and directed by Jonathan Liebesman.-Plot:The story of the town Darkness Falls, begins with the legend of a widow, Matilda Dixon, who was adored by all the town's children...
(2003), ISBN 0-7434-6632-2 - Resident Evil: Genesis (2004), ISBN 0-7434-9291-9
- Resident Evil: Apocalypse (2004), ISBN 0-7434-9349-4
- SerenitySerenity (film)Serenity is a 2005 space western film written and directed by Joss Whedon. It is a continuation of the short-lived 2002 Fox science fiction television series Firefly, taking place after the events of the final episode. Set in 2518, Serenity is the story of the captain and crew of a cargo ship...
(2005), ISBN 1-4165-0755-8 - Resident Evil: Extinction (2007), ISBN 1-4165-4498-4
Other comic books
- FarscapeFarscapeFarscape is an Australian-American science fiction television series filmed in Australia and produced originally for the Nine Network. The series was conceived by Rockne S. O'Bannon and produced by Jim Henson Productions and Hallmark Entertainment...
: The Beginning of the End of the Beginning (cowritten with Rockne S. O'BannonRockne S. O'BannonRockne S. O'Bannon is a television producer and writer. He is the creator of the science fiction movie Alien Nation, television shows seaQuest DSV, The Triangle and Farscape. He is married with one daughter and two sons - all three children adopted from Russia. He resides in California,...
, art by Tommy Patterson, four-issue miniseries, December 2008-April 2009) - Farscape: Strange Detractors (cowritten with O'Bannon, art by Will Sliney, four-issue miniseries, April–July 2009)
- Farscape: D'Argo's Lament (art by Neil EdwardsNeil EdwardsNeil Edwards may refer to:* Neil Edwards , English footballer* Neil Edwards , Welsh footballer* Neil Edwards , English cricketer...
, four-issue miniseries, April–July 2009) - Farscape: Gone and Back (cowritten with O'Bannon, art by Patterson, July–October 2009)
- Farscape: D'Argo's Trial (art by Caleb Cleveland, August–November 2009)
- Farscape (monthly series, cowritten with O'Bannon, art by Sliney, November 2009–October 2011)
- Farscape: D'Argo's Quest (art by Cleveland, December 2009-March 2010)
- StarCraftStarCraftStarCraft is a military science fiction real-time strategy video game developed by Blizzard Entertainment. The first game of the StarCraft series was released for Microsoft Windows on 31 March 1998. With more than 11 million copies sold worldwide as of February 2009, it is one of the best-selling...
: Ghost Academy Volume 1 (manga, art by Fernando Furukawa, 2010) - CarsCars (film)Cars is a 2006 American animated family film produced by Pixar and directed by John Lasseter and co-directed by Joe Ranft. It is the seventh Disney·Pixar feature film, and Pixar's final, independently-produced motion picture before its purchase by Disney...
: Adventures of Tow Mater #1-4 (art by Travis Hill, four-issue story arc, August–November 2010)
Short stories
- "An Evening in the Bronx with Venom" in The Ultimate Spider-ManSpider-ManSpider-Man is a fictional Marvel Comics superhero. The character was created by writer-editor Stan Lee and writer-artist Steve Ditko. He first appeared in Amazing Fantasy #15...
(1994), ISBN 1-57297-103-7, with John Gregory BetancourtJohn Gregory BetancourtJohn Gregory Betancourt is a writer of science fiction, fantasy and mystery novels as well as short stories. He has worked as an assistant editor at Amazing Stories and editor of Horror: The Newsmagazine of the Horror Field, the revived Weird Tales magazine, the first issue of H. P... - "Improper Procedure" in The Ultimate Silver SurferSilver SurferThe Silver Surfer is a Marvel Comics superhero created by Jack Kirby. The character first appears in Fantastic Four #48 , the first of a three-issue arc that fans call "The Galactus Trilogy"....
(1995), ISBN 1-57297-299-8 - "God Sins" in Magic: The GatheringMagic: The GatheringMagic: The Gathering , also known as Magic, is the first collectible trading card game created by mathematics professor Richard Garfield and introduced in 1993 by Wizards of the Coast. Magic continues to thrive, with approximately twelve million players as of 2011...
: Distant Planes (1995), ISBN 0-06-105765-7 - "UNITUnited Nations Intelligence TaskforceUNIT is a fictional military organisation from the British science fiction television series Doctor Who, Torchwood and The Sarah Jane Adventures...
ed We Fall" in Doctor WhoDoctor WhoDoctor Who is a British science fiction television programme produced by the BBC. The programme depicts the adventures of a time-travelling humanoid alien known as the Doctor who explores the universe in a sentient time machine called the TARDIS that flies through time and space, whose exterior...
: Decalog 3: Consequences (1996), ISBN 0-426-20478-6 - "Arms and the Man" in Untold Tales of Spider-Man (1997), ISBN 1-57297-294-7
- "How You Can Prevent Forest Fires" in Urban Nightmares (1997), ISBN 0-671-87851-4
- "A Bone to Pick" in Did You Say Chicks?!Did You Say Chicks?!Did You Say Chicks?! is an anthology of fantasy stories, edited by Esther M. Friesner, with a cover by Larry Elmore. It consists of works featuring female protagonists by female authors. It was first published in paperback by Baen Books in February 1998...
(1997), ISBN 0-671-87867-0, with Marina Frants - "Playing It SAFE" in The Ultimate HulkHulk (comics)The Hulk is a fictional character, a superhero in the . Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, the character first appeared in The Incredible Hulk #1 ....
(1998), ISBN 0-425-16513-2 - "Diary of a False Man" in X-MenX-MenThe X-Men are a superhero team in the . They were created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, and first appeared in The X-Men #1...
: Legends (2000), ISBN 0-425-17082-9 - "Raymond's Room" in Doctor WhoDoctor WhoDoctor Who is a British science fiction television programme produced by the BBC. The programme depicts the adventures of a time-travelling humanoid alien known as the Doctor who explores the universe in a sentient time machine called the TARDIS that flies through time and space, whose exterior...
: Missing Pieces (2001) - "Recurring Character" in The Further Adventures of Xena: Warrior PrincessXena: Warrior PrincessXena: Warrior Princess is an American–New Zealand supernatural fantasy adventure series that aired in syndication from September 4, 1995 until June 18, 2001....
(2001), ISBN 0-441-00852-6 - "Getting the Chair" in Murder by Magic (2004), ISBN 0-446-67962-3, set in the same universe as Dragon Precinct
- "Editorial Interference" in Circles in the Hair (2006)
- "Crime of Passion" in Hear Them Roar (2006), ISBN 0-9773040-1-9, set in the same universe as Dragon Precinct
- "Sunday in the Park with Spot" in Furry Fantastic (2006), ISBN 0-7564-0381-2
- "House Arrest" in Bad-Ass Faeries (2007), set in the same universe as Dragon Precinct
- "Life from Lifelessness" in Doctor WhoDoctor WhoDoctor Who is a British science fiction television programme produced by the BBC. The programme depicts the adventures of a time-travelling humanoid alien known as the Doctor who explores the universe in a sentient time machine called the TARDIS that flies through time and space, whose exterior...
: Short Trips: Destination PragueShort Trips: Destination PragueShort Trips: Destination Prague is a Big Finish original anthology edited by Steven Savile and based on the long-running British science fiction television series Doctor Who. The collection features stories set in the future of Prague.-Stories:...
(2007) - "A Clean Getaway" in Pandora's Closet (2007), set in the same universe as Dragon Precinct
- "Meiyo" on the Battlecorps.com web site (2008)
- "Three Sides to Every Story" in BattleTechBattleTechBattleTech is a wargaming and science fiction franchise launched by FASA Corporation in 1984, acquired by WizKids in 2000, and owned since 2003 by Topps. The series began with FASA's debut of the board game BattleTech by Jordan Weisman and L...
: 25 Years of Art and Fiction (2009) - "Fire in the Hole" in Dragon's Lure (2010), set in the same universe as Dragon Precinct
- "Letter from Guadalajara" in More Tales of ZorroZorroZorro is a fictional character created in 1919 by New York-based pulp writer Johnston McCulley. The character has been featured in numerous books, films, television series, and other media....
(2011) - "Under the King's Bridge" in Liar Liar: Short Stories from Members of the Liars Club (2011)
- "Ragnarok and Roll" in Tales from the House Band (2011)
- "Undine the Boardwalk" in Bad-Ass Faeries 4: It's Elemental (forthcoming in 2012)
- "Witness for the Prosecution" on the Story Portals: Lady Kat web site (forthcoming in 2012)
External links
- Official homepage
- Author's LiveJournal
- Interview World of Warcraft: Cycle of Hatred/StarCraft Ghost: Nova pocketbooks
- Interview with Keith R.A. DeCandido, SpaceWesterns.com, 2007
- The Chronic Rift's Homepage