Derek Tyler Attico is a science fiction author, essayist, and photographer. He won the Excellence in Playwriting Award from the Dramatist Guild of America. He is also a two-time winner of the Star Trek Strange New Worlds short story contest ("Alpha & Omega," "The Dreamer and the Dream") published by Simon and Schuster. He is also the author of the Star Trek novel The Autobiography of Benjamin Sisko by Titan Publishing. Derek's literary contributions extend to various anthologies, including "Turning the Tied" from the International Association of Media Tie-In Writers, publications from the NASA Exoplanet Science Institute at Caltech, and "Thrilling Adventure Yarns" from Crazy 8 Press. His essays have been featured in print publications such as Star Trek Magazine and ATB Publishing. Beyond his writing pursuits, Derek actively participates as a contributing writer for the Star Trek Adventures tabletop role-playing game and is an accomplished role-playing game designer. Armed with a degree in English and History, Derek is a passionate advocate for the arts, human rights, and inclusivity. You can connect with him through his website, DerekAttico.com, and find him on various social media platforms under the handle @Dattico.