Author of the popular Star Trek: New Frontier book series.
Self-professed "writer of stuff."
Has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Journalism.
Has said that he would love to write a ''Tarzan vs The Phantom'' story.
Is an opponent of Capital Punishment and a supporter of Gun Control.
He was a prolific writer of fan fiction before becoming a professional writer.
His favorite writers include Harlan Ellison, Stephen King, Arthur Conan Doyle, Robert B. Parker, Neil Gaiman, Terry Pratchett, Robert Crais and Edgar Rice Burroughs.
Creator and longtime writer of DC Comics character Linda Danvers and her series Supergirl. The character replaced Kara Zor-El, who had been wiped out of continuity after the "Crisis on Infinite Earths" event.
Signed a 3 year exclusive contract with Marvel Comics,
where he currently writes X-Factor, Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man,
Marvel Adventures: Spider-Man and a host of mini-series. (February 2006)