Michael A. Stackpole

Michael A. Stackpole is an American science fiction and fantasy author, best known for his Star Wars and BattleTech books. Born in Wausau, Wisconsin, and raised in Vermont, he holds a history degree from the University of Vermont and has worked as a role-playing game designer since 1977. His Star Wars work includes Rogue Squadron, the opening book of the X-Wing series, and he also wrote Vol'jin: Shadows of the Horde, a World of Warcraft book. He lives in Scottsdale, Arizona.