Michael J. Zummo

Hello everyone, I'm Mike Zummo. Thanks for looking into me.

I write sci-fi and fantasy where high-tech futures meet the messiness of being human. My stories dive into identity, belonging, and the fight to find your place—set against the backdrop of superpowers, alien worlds, and cultures reshaped by AI and advancing tech.

At the core are characters who feel real: people caught between who they were and who they’re becoming, all while navigating prejudice, mental health, and systems that don’t always have their best interests at heart. Whether they’re facing down interstellar threats or their own inner battles, their journeys are about courage, connection, and choosing who you want to be.

If you’re into bold, emotional adventures with heart, high stakes, and questions that reflect our world, step into the D’mok Revival universe. As I like to say: Without further ado, allow me to take you on a journey.

17 Literary Awards and Recognition:

2026 - Weun Academy: The Shadow Maker (v2) - Teens Category - Bronze Award - 2025 Reader Views Reader's Choice Award

2026 - Weun Academy: The Shadow Maker (v2) - Young Adult Category - Bronze Award - 2025 Reader Views Reader's Choice Award

2025 - Weun Academy: The Shadow Maker (v2), 2025 Halloween Book Festival: Young Adult category winner

2025 - Toriko Tales: Toriko vs. The Crowned Paw (v2), Golden Literary Titan Book Award

2025 - Toriko Tales: Toriko vs. The Crowned Paw (v2), Readers' Favorite 5-stars

2025 - Weun Academy: The Shadow Maker (v2), Literary Titan 4-stars

2025 - Weun Academy: The Shadow Maker (v2), Readers' Favorite 5-stars

2022 - Toriko Tales: Toriko vs. The Crowned Paw, Readers' Favorite 5-stars award

2018 - Weun Academy: The Shadow Maker, Readers' Favorite 5-stars award

2017 - D'mok Revival: new Eden, Reader Views Reviewers Choice Award, First in Scifi

2016 - D'mok Revival: New Eden, Readers Favorite Honorable Mention, Youth: Scifi

2016 - D'mok Revival: New Eden, Readers Favorite 5-stars award

2015 - D'mok Revival: Descension, Readers Favorite Finalist, Youth: Scifi

2015 - D'mok Revival: Descension, Readers Favorite 5-stars award

2014 - D'mok Revival: Retribution, Readers Favorite 5-stars award

2014 - D'mok Revival: Awakening, Reader Views Reviewers Choice Award, Honorable Mention

2013 - D'mok Revival: Awakening, Readers Favorite 5-stars award