D. W. is a proud alumnus of several institutions and holds multiple degrees and certifications. He started his writing career with a primary thought of doing historical works. Though he enjoys the research process, D. W. quickly found his way into writing fiction as a full-time hobby. D. W.'s debut children's book titled Metal Like Me was released in October of 2019, focuses on overcoming bullying, and was a winner of a Purple Dragon Fly award. Dark Days is the first installment of a young-adult fantasy saga and Saur's fantasy debut that went on to win 7 awards. Saur has gone on to publish other works spanning several generals, has launched a series of podcasts through Polar Press Presents on YouTube, and continues to produce a variety of works in the hope of providing something for everyone.