David Dvorkin was born in England, lived in South Africa, and attended high school and college in the United States. He has been an aerospace engineer, software developer, and technical writer. He lives in Denver, Colorado, where he works in the software industry.

He has published 17 novels -- science fiction, horror, mystery, and three Star Trek novels -- and one non-fiction book. He has collaborated with his son, Daniel, on two novels. His wife, Leonore, is also an author.