Derek Tyler Attico

Derek Tyler Attico is a bestselling, award-winning speculative fiction author, photographer, screenwriter, and role-playing game designer. His first screenplay won the Excellence in Playwriting Award from the Dramatists Guild of America, his debut short story placed first in the Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Anthology contest, and he received a Scribe Award nomination for his first novel, Star Trek: The Autobiography of Benjamin Sisko. As a dedicated educator, he teaches storytelling for sequential art and mentors writers through workshops. Derek also advocates for the arts and human rights, contributes to the Star Trek Adventures tabletop role-playing game, and hosts the podcast Soul of the Story, exploring the craft of storytelling with creative professionals. You can learn more at DerekAttico.com or connect with him on social media platforms using the handle @Dattico.