A graduate of the University of Texas’ film program, Aaron de Orive was a writer on a variety of video game titles, including Metroid Prime 3: Corruption, Star Wars Galaxies: An Empire Divided, Tabula Rasa, Anarchy Online, and Star Wars: The Old Republic.

He is the creator and author of the fantasy role-playing game SHARD: World of the False Dawn, and the middle-grade fantasy novel Blade Singer, which was co-written with author Martha Wells.

Currently, Aaron is developing and writing feature scripts and TV pilots suitable for audiences with a taste for thrills, chills, and fun. He is also the creator and a co-host on The Gentlemen Nerds podcast.

Aaron lives in Austin with his wife, daughter, and very spoiled yappy dogs.