Dave Bara is a successful American author, well-known for his science fiction novels. Born in Seattle, he was fortunate to be at the dawn of the space age, an experience that would later shape his interests and career. As a child, he was captivated by the Apollo and Gemini space programs he watched on television. His fascination with space research led him to dream of becoming an astronaut. This interest eventually evolved into a love for science fiction, leading him to watch shows such as Star Trek, The Outer Limits, Lost in Space, and The Twilight Zone.
In his teenage years, Bara's interest in science fiction deepened, and he began reading the works of famous authors in the genre, including Isaac Asimov, Arthur C. Clarke, Frederick Pohl, Larry Niven, Jerry Pournelle, Gordon Dickson, and Joe Haldeman. These authors would become his favorites and have a significant influence on his writing style. Bara's love for science fiction led him to try his hand at writing, a hobby he continued throughout his college years. He even chose a novel project as part of his undergraduate degree studies. During these years, Bara began to develop the story concepts that would later become the Lightship Chronicles.
Bara's writing is influenced by the many science fiction novels he has read over the years, with books like Dune, Dorsai!, Tau Zero, the Foundation series, The Mote in God's Eye, and The Forever War being particularly notable. His works are characterized by soaring adventures, heroic characters, and exciting writing, which he looks forward to sharing with his readers in the years to come. Bara's novels, including The Lightship Chronicles series and TRINITY, have been successful worldwide and are beloved by science fiction fans.