Keith R.A. DeCandido, a renowned author, has made significant contributions to the world of science fiction and fantasy. His notable works include the Star Trek comic "Perchance to Dream" and the eBook novella "Fatal Error", which he co-authored with his first Trek novel, "Diplomatic Implausibility", scheduled for release the following year.
Throughout his illustrious career, DeCandido has written over fifty novels, a hundred short stories, and approximately seventy-five comic books. He has also penned numerous nonfiction pieces, with the exact count being too numerous to mention.
Recent and upcoming projects showcase DeCandido's versatility as a writer. These include "Phoenix Precinct", the latest installment in his fantasy/police procedural series; "A Furnace Sealed", the inaugural novel in his urban fantasy series; four novellas in the Super City Cops series; and serialized fiction in the world of Summoners War.
DeCandido's work has also been featured in various anthologies, such as "Pangaea III", "Bad Ass Moms", "Thrilling Adventure Yarns", "Across the Universe", "Brave New Girls: Adventures of Gals & Gizmos", and "Footprints in the Stars". In 2009, he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Association of Media Tie-in Writers, a testament to his enduring impact on the industry.
In addition to his writing, DeCandido is a professional musician, editor of over two decades, and a third-degree black belt in karate. He teaches karate to both children and adults and has also worked as a freelance editor for corporate and private clients.
