Dacota Rogers was sentenced to over 18 years in federal prison for a drug crime at just 20 years old—a tragic mistake that ultimately became one of his greatest blessings. Before prison, reading had never been a part of his life. But with books as his only escape, he discovered a deep love for fiction. One day, it hit him—if he could lose himself in these stories, maybe he could write them too.
He started small, crafting short stories that grew into longer works. Soon, he realized he didn’t want to stop at short stories—he wanted to write novels. While incarcerated, Dacota poured himself into writing, completing four novels, several novellas, and dozens of short stories. His time in prison shaped his storytelling, imbuing his work with raw emotion, vivid imagery, and gripping themes of morality, survival, and redemption.
Thanks to good behavior and changes in law under the First Step Act, Dacota was granted compassionate release. Now free, he’s ready to share his stories with the world, offering readers a glimpse into the depths of the human spirit through his dark, evocative fiction.
