James I. Kirkland
Dr. James Ian Kirkland  is a paleontologist and geologist, who co-authored the Star Trek novel, First Frontier with writer Diane Carey. Kirkland is an avid Star Trek fan, who helped to conceive the novel's depiction of dinosaurs and their modern-day humanoid descendants.

Writing credits 
 TOS #75: First Frontier (with Diane Carey)

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Kirkland, James I.