
In 2018, I had a vivid dream that led to the birth of what would become the most ambitious project of my lifetime: The Dim Saga. Initially designed to be a series of 27 novellas, I eventually condensed the idea into 12 books, forming four trilogies, each focused on a specific main character, with a final 13th book to conclude the saga.
The story explores multiple points of view, requiring in-depth character development and tight plotting. A central theme revolves around the conflict between Heaven and Hell, integrating creatures and beliefs from various mythologies and religions—from the Navajo skinwalker to Greek sirens. I aim to experiment with different narrative forms in each book, pushing myself creatively with every installment.
I’ve been writing stories since third grade. Creativity always came naturally to me, especially when it came to complex storylines. However, I didn’t always see writing as a viable career. Even though I excelled in English throughout high school, I believed an English degree only led to teaching.
That changed when I was midway through a Fire Science major. Realizing I wasn’t passionate about firefighting, I enrolled in various classes, one of which was Creative Writing. Taught by my late mentor Mark McKinnon, this class made me realize I had a genuine talent for storytelling. That’s when I began to seriously pursue the idea of becoming a video game writer, which later grew into creating my own epic book series.
While still working on earning my master’s degree, I’ve been developing and evolving this project. It continues to grow with me. With each book I write, I hope to refine my craft and build something meaningful. Though it's an ambitious project, I’m committed to seeing it through and sharing it with the world, one book at a time.
Zachary Bennett
Zbennett.books@gmail.com
Zachary Bennett
Zbennett.books@gmail.com
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