Frank Chadwick is the New York Times number one best-selling author of the Desert Shield Fact Book, as well as over two hundred books, articles, and columns on military history and military affairs, and over one hundred military and science fiction board and role-playing games. He currently writes science fiction nearly full time and is the author of five science fiction novels from Baen Books. His game Space: 1889 was the first steampunk role-playing game, and remains a cult favorite. He currently resides in Illinois and teaches continuing education courses in writing and military history.