William C. Dietz (1945 – 2026) was an American science fiction writer who's body of work mostly consisted of military science fiction novels and the novelization of video games. "Dietz grew up in the Seattle area, spent time with the Navy and Marine Corps as a medic, graduated from the University of Washington, lived in Africa for half a year, and has traveled to six continents. Dietz has been employed as a surgical technician, college instructor, news writer, television pr