⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Janet — The characters feel real, the conflicts hit deep, and the emotional punches make you sit with the story afterward. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Lynn — Great read · I was hooked and eager to find out more with each chapter.
My Story: A Dara Kountz Biography
Dara Kountz is an urban fantasy author whose work blends speculative worlds, dark themes, snarky humor, and character-driven storytelling. Born in Alaska, raised in Arizona, and now living in the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex, Dara draws inspiration from both genre fiction and fandom culture.
Her writing ranges from micro-fiction and short stories to full-length novels, with a current focus on cyberpunk. She is the author of the speculative fiction/superhero novel Don’t Call Me Hero and the urban fantasy Hold My Bunny. In addition to her novels, Dara offers horror and dark fantasy short-fiction — including Blood Moon Hunt, Little Red Riding Caps, and Soul Sword — available for purchase at live events.
Known for juggling multiple projects at once, she thrives on building imaginative worlds filled with morally complicated characters. Her literary inspirations include Naomi Novik, Matt Dinniman, and Georgette Heyer.
Outside of writing, Dara is a frequent presence at conventions, where she presents panels and connects with fellow creators and readers. Her hobbies include sewing, cosplay, LARPing, game mastering tabletop RPGs, exploring manhwas and webtoons, and spending time at the gym.
Fun, quirky, and endlessly creative, she invites readers to explore the stories available now — and to follow along as dark new worlds continue to take shape.
