Aaron S. Rosenberg

Aaron S. Rosenberg is an American novelist, short story writer, children's books author, and game designer.

Career

Rosenberg has written novels for franchises including Star Trek, StarCraft, Warcraft, Exalted, Stargate Atlantis, Shadowrun, Mutants & Masterminds, and Warhammer. He also writes educational books, young adult novels, children's books, and tabletop role-playing games. He won an Origins Award in 2003 for Game Mastering Secrets (2002), and his young adult novelization Bandslam: The Novel won the Scribe Award for best Young Adult novel in 2010.

Other young adult and children works of his are his literary adaptions of iCarly and the 2010 animated film Alpha and Omega. Rosenberg wrote the first-ever tie-in novel for the television series Eureka, entitled Substitution Method, under the house name Cris Ramsay. His second Eureka novel, Roads Less Traveled, was released in early 2011. He is also the author of the Dread Remora space-opera series and the co-author of the O.C.L.T. occult thriller series, both from Crossroad Press, the Areyat Isles fantasy pirate series from Eldros Legacy, the Yeti urban fantasy series from Paradoxa Press, and the Relicant Chronicles epic fantasy series from Falstaff Books.

Crazy 8 Press Rosenberg is also part of Crazy 8 Press, a cooperative publishing venture he started in 2011 with fellow authors Peter David, Michael Jan Friedman, Robert Greenberger, Glenn Hauman, and Howard Weinstein. His science fiction novel No Small Bills was released by Crazy 8 in September 2011. The sequel, Too Small for Tall, was released in September 2012 and the next two books in the series, Three Small Coinkydinks and Not for Small Minds, were released in 2014 and 2018, respectively.

Rosenberg lives in New York City with his family.

Publications

Novels The Relicant Chronicles, Book Five: Bones Past. New York, NY: Crazy 8 Press, 2025. Bindings. Hertford, NC: Crossroad Press, 2025. PRISM: The Mission Files. New York: Crazy 8 Press, 2025. The Blooded Coin. Hartford, CT: Christopher D. Abbott, 2025. Systema Paradoxa, Volume 24: Snapped Up: A Tale of the Beast of Busco. Pennsville, NJ: NeoParadoxa, 2025. Shadowrun: Basecracking. Lake Stevens, WA: Catalyst Game Labs, 2024. Areyat Isles, Book Three: The Fated Blade. New York: Crazy 8 Press, 2024. The Adventures of Cannon Belle. New York: Crazy 8 Press, 2023. Lost and Never Found: A Mutants & Masterminds Novel. Seattle: Nisaba Press, 2023. Stealing the Storm. Kansas City, KS: New Mythology Press, 2023. Exalted: Facets of Truth. Macungie, PA: Onyx Path Publishing, 2023. Yeti Left Home. Pennsville, NJ: NeoParadoxa, 2023. PRISM: The Medusa Maneuver. New York: Crazy 8 Press, 2022. PRISM: The Junkyard Gambit. New York: Crazy 8 Press, 2022. Deadly Fortune. Kansas City, KS: New Mythology Press, 2022. The Relicant Chronicles, Book Four: Bones at Rest. Charlotte, NC: Falstaff Books, 2022. O.C.L.T.: Focal Point. Hertford, NC: Crossroad Press, 2022. Time of the Phoenix. New York: Crazy 8 Press, 2021. Cross the Road. New York: Crazy 8 Press, 2021. Gone to Ground. Pennsville, NJ: NeoParadoxa, 2021. Death in Silents. New York: Crazy 8 Press, 2020. Shadowrun: Shadow Dance. Lake Stevens, WI: Catalyst Game Labs, 2020. The Relicant Chronicles, Book Three: Crossed Bones. Charlotte, NC: Falstaff Books, 2020. One Haunted Summer. New York: Crazy 8 Press, 2019. Height of the Storm: A Mutants & Masterminds Novel. Seattle: Nisaba Press, 2019. The Relicant Chronicles, Book Two: Trails of Bone. Charlotte, NC: Falstaff Books, 2019. Exalted: False Images. Macungie, PA: Onyx Path Publishing, 2019. The Relicant Chronicles, Book One: Bones of Empire. Charlotte, NC: Falstaff Books, 2019. Not for Small Minds. New York: Crazy 8 Press, 2018. O.C.L.T.: Digging Deep. Hertford, NC: Crossroad Press, 2018. Hearts of Iron: War Stories. Stockholm: Paradox Interactive, 2016. Three Small Coinkydinks. New York: Crazy 8 Press, 2014. For This Is Hell. New York: Crazy 8 Press, 2014. Honor of the Dread Remora: A Tale of the Scattered Earth. Hertford, NC: Crossroad Press, 2013. Too Small for Tall. New York: Crazy 8 Press, 2012. O.C.L.T.: Incursion. Hertford, NC: Crossroad Press, 2011. Crossed Paths: A Tale of the Dread Remora. Hertford, NC: Crossroad Press, 2011. No Small Bills. New York: Crazy 8 Press, 2011. Eureka: Roads Less Traveled. (under the house name Cris Ramsay) New York: Ace Books, 2011. O.C.L.T.: Brought to Light. Hertford, NC: Crossroad Press, 2011. Birth of the Dread Remora: A Tale of the Scattered Earth. Hertford, NC: Crossroad Press, 2011. Eureka: Substitution Method. (under the house name Cris Ramsay) New York: Ace Books, 2010. Stargate Atlantis: Hunt and Run. Surbiton, UK: Fandemonium, 2010. World of Warcraft: Beyond the Dark Portal. New York: Pocket Books, 2008. Star Trek S.C.E.: Creative Couplings. New York: Pocket Books, 2007. DaemonGate Trilogy, Book Three: The Hour of the Daemon. London: Black Library, 2007. World of Warcraft: Tides of Darkness. New York: Pocket Books, 2007. DaemonGate Trilogy, Book Two: The Night of the Daemon. London: Black Library, 2006. Star Trek S.C.E.: Aftermath. New York: Pocket Books, 2006. StarCraft: The Queen of Blades. New York: Pocket Books, 2006. DaemonGate Trilogy, Book One: The Day of the Daemon. London: Black Library, 2006. Exalted: The Carnelian Flame. Atlanta: White Wolf Publishing, 2005. Star Trek S.C.E.: Creative Couplings, Book II. New York: Pocket Books, 2005. Star Trek S.C.E.: Creative Couplings, Book I. New York: Pocket Books, 2004. Star Trek S.C.E.: Collective Hindsight, Book II. New York: Pocket Books, 2003. Star Trek S.C.E.: Collective Hindsight, Book I. New York: Pocket Books, 2003. Star Trek S.C.E.: The Riddled Post. New York: Pocket Books, 2001.

Young adult novels Shake It Up: Born to Dance. New York: Disney, 2013. Latchkeys: Splinters. New York: Crazy 8 Press, 2013. 42: The Jackie Robinson Story: The Movie Novel. New York: Scholastic, 2012. KnightStar: Knight of the Starborne. Chandler, AZ: Actionopolis, 2012. Alpha & Omega: The Junior Novel. New York: Scholastic, 2010. iTwins/iSaved Your Life. New York: Scholastic, September 2010. Chaotic: The Khilaian Sphere. New York: Grosset & Dunlap, 2010. iCarly Goes to Japan: The Junior Novel. New York: Scholastic, 2010. Bandslam: The Novel. New York: Grosset & Dunlap, 2009.

Children's books Finding Gobi: Young Reader's Edition. Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 2017. STEMWork #2: Blackout: Danger in the Dark. New York: Barrons, 2016. STEMWork #1: Flood: Caught by the Tide. New York: Barrons, 2016. Pete and Penny's Pizza Puzzles #4: Case of the Sinking Circus. New York: Price Stern Sloan, 2012. Pete and Penny's Pizza Puzzles #3: Case of the Book Burglar. New York: Price Stern Sloan, 2012. KnightStar: Knight of the Starborne. Chandler, AZ: Actionopolis, 2011. Lego Star Wars: Anakin, Space Pilot. New York: Scholastic, 2011. Pete and Penny's Pizza Puzzles #2: Case of the Topsy-Turvy Toy. New York: Price Stern Sloan, 2011. Pete and Penny's Pizza Puzzles #1: Case of the Secret Sauce. New York: Price Stern Sloan, 2011. Transformers Animated: Bumblebee vs. Meltdown. New York: HarperFestival, 2008. Transformers Animated: Attack of the Dinobots. New York: HarperFestival, 2008. Powerpuff Girls Continuity Chapter Book #16: Bubbles in the Middle. New York: Scholastic, 2002.

Short stories “As Agents Andronicus.” Shakespeare Adjacent. Woodland Park, NJ: Lou Tambone Press, 2025. “DuckBob: Reunion.” A Future for Ferals. Pennsville, NJ: eSpec Books, 2025. “Dispersion” and “Film Fiasco” PRISM: The Mission Files. New York: Crazy 8 Press, 2025. “The Case of the Missing Mycroft.” Sherlock Holmes: Cases by Candlelight, Vol. IV. Hartford, CT: Christopher D. Abbott, 2025. “Of Debts Owed.” The Shadowed Alcove. Loveland, OH: Blackspoon Press, 2025. “A Fearsome Tail.” An Assembly of Monsters. Pennsville, NJ: eSpec Books, 2025. “Bonds of Friendship.” Thrilling Adventure Yarns, Vol. IV. New York: Crazy 8 Press, 2025. “Chasing Fame.” Silverado Press Presents: Western Stories by Today’s Top Writers. Gilbert, AZ: Silverado Press, 2025. “The Case of the Displaced.” Multiverse of Mystery. Calabasas, CA: International Association of Media Tie-in Writers, 2024. “Dog Days.” Shadowrun: Magic, Machines, and Mayhem. Lake Stevens, WA: Catalyst Game Labs, Fall 2024. “The Case of the Noted Crook.” Sherlock Holmes: Cases by Candlelight, Vol. III. Hartford, CT: Christopher D. Abbott, 2024. “Death Knells & Life Choices.” Origins Anthology 2024: A Trove of Legacies. New York: Crazy 8 Press, 2024. “No Safe Harbour.” Other Aether. Pennsville, NJ: eSpec Books, 2024. “The Houndstooth Affair.” A Cry of Hounds. Pennsville, NJ: eSpec Books, 2024. “In Pursuit of Progress.” A Cry of Hounds. Pennsville, NJ: eSpec Books, 2024. “Putting Doom on Paws.” Four ??? of the Apocalypse. New York: Whysper Wude, 2023. “Blank Slates.” Four ??? of the Apocalypse. New York: Whysper Wude, 2023. “Lighten the Burden.” Path of Absolute Power. Guelph, Ontario: Dyskami Publishing Company, 2023. “Stacked Deck.” The Good, the Bad, and the Uncanny. Kansas City, MO: Outland Entertainment, 2023. “Setting His Cap.” Pennsville, NJ: NeoParadoxa, 2023. “Midas Touched.” On Wings of Steam, Vol. 2. Cincinnati, OH: WinterWolf Publications, 2023. “The Case of the Awful Aunts.” Sherlock Holmes: Cases by Candlelight, Vol. II. Hartford, CT: Christopher D. Abbott, 2023. “All In.” Origins Anthology 2023: A Roll of the Dice. New York: Crazy 8 Press, 2023. “Nobody’s Hero.” Grease Monkeys. Pennsville, NJ: eSpec Books, 2023. “A Heavy Air.” Cast of Crows. Pennsville, NJ: eSpec Books, 2023. “Cursed Souls.” Bonds of Valor (Libri Valoris, Book 4). Kansas City, KS: New Mythology Press, 2023. “Cutting Loose.” Phenomenons: Season of Darkness. New York: Crazy 8 Press, 2023. “Rapid Fire.” Thrilling Adventure Yarns, Vol. III. New York: Crazy 8 Press, 2023. “Courage by Firelight.” Zorro’s Exploits. Sunrise, FL: Bold Venture Press, 2022. “The Abandoned Cell.” Sherlock Holmes: Cases by Candlelight. Hartford, CT: Christopher D. Abbott, 2022. “Art In.” Rogue Artists. Detroit: Atthis Arts, 2022. “Legit Out of Order.” Tales of Capes and Cowls. Hertford, NC: Crossroad Press, 2022. “Under the Trollbridge.” On Wings of Steam. Cincinnati, OH: WinterWolf Publications, 2022. “The Big Reveal.” The Fans Are Buried Tales. New York: Crazy 8 Press, 2022. “Summer Travels.” OCLT: Focal Point. Hertford, NC: Crossroad Press, 2022. “Wielding Authority.” Libri Valoris, Vol. 4. Kansas City, KS: New Mythology Press, 2022. “Stealing Home.” Phenomenons. New York: Crazy 8 Press, 2022. “The Face of Things.” Talons & Talismans, Vol. 2. Kansas City, KS: New Mythology Press, 2021. “Cookie Time.” Mendie, The Post-Apocalyptic Flower Scout, Vol. 1. Lancaster, PA: Fortress Publishing, 2021. “DuckBob in: Own It.” Origins Writers Anthology. Columbus, OH: GAMA, 2021. “A Model Sailor.” Turning the Tied. Calabasas, CA: International Association of Media Tie-in Writers, 2021. “The First Dance.” Thrilling Adventure Yarns, Vol. II. New York: Crazy 8 Press, 2021. “For the Win.” Heavy Metal Jupiters and Other Places—Tuesday. Pasadena, CA: NASA Exoplanet Science Institute, 2020. “Family Practice.” Changing Breeds: An Anthology. Macungie, PA: Onyx Path, 2020. “Obligations.” Pangaea III. New York: Crazy 8 Press, 2020. “DuckBob in: Running Hot and Cold.” Bad-Ass Moms. New York: Crazy 8 Press, 2020. “On the Flip Side.” Wendigo Tales, Volume One: Savage Stories of Horror and Adventure. Richmond: Pinnacle Entertainment Group, 2020. “Wrong Exit.” Darkened Streets. Macungie, PA: Onyx Path, 2019. “Honor Thy Name.” Pugmire: The Anthology. Macungie, PA: Onyx Path, 2019. “Escape Velocity.” Footprints in the Stars. Pennsville, NJ: eSpec Books, 2019. “Slingshot.” Defending the Future VIII: In Harm's Way. Pennsville, NJ: eSpec Books, 2019.