Wendig, author of “Thunderbird,” is a novelist, screenwriter, and game designer. He's the author of many published novels, including but not limited to: "Blackbirds,” the YA Heartland series, and the NYT bestselling series "Star Wars: Aftermath.” He is co-writer of the short film “Pandemic” and the Emmy Award-nominated digital narrative “Collapsus.” He currently lives in the forests of Pennsyltucky with wife, tiny human, and dog.