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Jun 07, 1967 56 years old
American science fiction writer
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About Dayton Ward
- Dayton Ward (born June 7, 1967) is a science fiction author primarily known for his Star Trek novels and short stories, which began with publication in the Strange New Worlds anthology series.
- He published stories in each of the first three Strange New Worlds volumes, making him the first author to render himself ineligible under the rules of that series.
- As such, future authors who achieved the same feat were said to have earned a "Wardy". In addition to his Star Trek books, he has written numerous articles related to Star Trek in Star Trek Communicator and Star Trek Magazine.
- He has also published a number of short stories in various magazines and collections.
- His frequent collaborator on these and other works is fellow author Kevin Dilmore. Before he became a successful author, Ward enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, where he served for more than eleven years, before being honorably discharged.
- He lives with his family in Kansas City, Missouri, where he works as a software developer when not writing.
- His stated hobbies include reading, going to movies, and watching football, basketball, or beach volleyball. He is a fan of Canadian rock band Rush, and several of his stories have been named after Rush songs.
