Welcome to the world of literary exploration and imagination.
Riding the fringes of reality and imagination.
I'm D.K, and I'm glad you're here.
I do this because fiction is the only way for me to flesh out ideas to their essential components.
I believe that humans have a pathological drive to explore the wrong questions.
I'm a philosophical orphan, a disappointed idealist, and a hopeless romantic.
Punk Shadows, Mental Scars
Here is what people are saying about MIR.EXE:
“Fans of William Gibson and Neal Stephenson should be transfixed…” - Kirkus Reviews
“MIR.EXE is a unique and excellent story that touches on AI technology, corporate abuse of economic and political power, and the effects of poverty.” – Christopher J. Harris
“...one of the most immersive techno-thrillers I’ve read in years. D.K. Dillenback doesn’t just build a world, he puts you inside it. The scenes are immediate, grounded, and tactically convincing. Extremely well done!” – Amazon Review
“…for people who enjoy cyberpunk with real political weight, readers who want a future that feels plausible and mean, and anyone who likes character-driven speculative fiction where the tech matters but the damage it does to people matters more.” - Literary Titan
“…a cyberpunk, dystopian science fiction novel with a strong techno-thriller pulse.” - Literary Titan
Who am I?
I'm D.K.
I'm an Author that grew up hating to write, and I'm a career military officer with an anti-authority streak. I'm pretty comfortable with the paradoxes.
I started writing poetry and music as a teen to manage my mental health. A writing course in grad school inspired me to take my writing further. I started a blog and got a few things published, even a poem I wrote about Afghanistan.
Then one night in August 2023, I woke up from a nightmare. It was the first real nightmare I remember having as an adult. By the time I brushed my teeth, I had decided to write a novel.
Now I write, coach, and publish as much as I can and have found purpose in refining my voice and style. I try to capture reason, order, and peace from an infinite web of complex adaptive systems.
I hope my work gives you a modicum of what it gives to me.
Horror
Psychological Frights
Delve into tales that grip you with fear and intrigue, exploring the darkest aspects of human psyche.
Cyberpunk
Futuristic Visions
Discover narratives that blend technology with existential themes, portraying a unique glimpse into possible futures.
Short Form
Op-Eds and Writing Blogs
Opinion Columns, research pieces and other short-form projects.
