Michael Mammay is a science fiction writer and a retired army officer. He is a graduate of the United States Military Academy. His debut novel, Planetside came out in July, 2018, and was selected as a Library Journal best book of 2018. The audio book, narrated by RC Bray, was nominated for an Audie award. The Misfit Soldier came out on 2/22/22, and The Weight of Command is available in all formats on January 17, 2023. His next novel, Generation Ship, is scheduled for release by Harper Voyager on August 22, 2023.

Michael lives with his wife in Georgia.