Michael Diamond Resnick was an American science fiction writer and editor born in Chicago in 1942. He established himself as a prominent figure in the science fiction community, earning recognition through major awards and editorial work. Resnick's accolades included five Hugo Awards and a Nebula Award, making him one of the decorated authors in the field. He was honored as guest of honor at Chicon 7, a significant recognition within science fiction fandom. Beyond his writing career, Resnick held important editorial positions. He served as executive editor of Jim Baen's Universe, a science fiction magazine, and was the creator and editor of Galaxy's Edge magazine. He died in Cincinnati in 2020.