Michael DiBaggio

Michael is the co-creator (along with wife, Shell) of the Ascension Epoch, an open content, collaborative fiction project. In this setting, the re-emergence of superpowers and the invasion of H.G. Wells' Martians in the 19th century have led to a radically transformed present. Their work draws heavily upon public domain literature and comic books.

His notable works include the East End Irregulars series, following the adventures, romances, and ethical conflicts of a teenage superhero team from Pittsburgh; the Challenger Confidential series, featuring the exploits of the World's Greatest Adventurers, the Challenger Foundation; and the Martian War Chronicles series, detailing the dark days of the first War of the Worlds. Several of his short stories have been anthologized, including, the LFA/SFA award-winning House of Refuge. He also writes and edits for Splendor of Fire, a miniature wargame and tabletop RPG magazine.

He lives in Pennsylvania with his wife and two children.