Paula M. Block is the co-author of the "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Companion" and "Star Trek: Action!", and is co-editor of the short story series "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds". She has been a columnist for the "Chicago Sun Times", the Midwest Correspondent for "Biotechnology Newswatch, " and" "the International Editor for "Chemical Week". For the past sixteen years, she has overseen licensed publishing for a major Hollywood studio. She lives near Los Angeles with her husband.