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Author Bio (Short Version)
Mark O’Bannon is an American novelist and the Cosmic Architect of Mythic Worlds, known for blending epic fantasy, visionary science fiction, and ancient myth into unified, universe-spanning story realms. His work bridges imagination and philosophy, weaving mythic resonance with cosmic scope across multiple interconnected series, including Imperium, Praevia Astra, Shadows & Dreams, Whiskers, and Fantasy Imperium.
Author Bio (Full Version)
Mark O’Bannon is a novelist, worldbuilder, and creator of Cosmic Mythic Fiction — a literary style where myth, science, destiny, and human consciousness converge.
His Imperium Saga spans a far-future empire shaped by power, sacred geometry, ancient alien legacies, and the deepest questions of freedom. His Celtic-inspired Shadows & Dreams series explores the mythic landscape of Faerie and the dreamworlds that surround it. His Whiskers fantasy introduces dragon-shifting guardians in the dawn of flight. His Fantasy Imperium RPG brings medieval Europe, history, and myth to immersive life.
O’Bannon’s work combines Roman, Hindu, Chinese, and Celtic influences, and his mythic structural approach was shaped by the teachings of John Truby, one of the most respected story theorists of our time. His brand bridges imagination with lineage: descended from historic innovators and explorers (including aviation pioneer Reuben H. Fleet), O’Bannon writes across realms where past and future meet.
Today he crafts stories defined by destiny, consciousness, and the timeless forces that move beneath the human journey.
Genres & Specializations
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Epic Fantasy
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Cosmic & Visionary Science Fiction
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Myth-inspired Fiction
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Worldbuilding and Transmedia Universe Design
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Narrative Structure & Story Architecture
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RPG Design and Mythic Fantasy Systems
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Literary Mythology & Archetypal Storytelling
Notable Works
Imperium Saga
Praevia Astra: The Imperium Prequels
Shadows & Dreams
Whiskers
Fantasy Imperium RPG
Better Storytelling (Interview series)
Author Photos
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Logline Options (Industry Use)
Cosmic Mythic Fiction:
Where science, myth, and destiny converge.
Imperium:
A far-future empire where power, consciousness, and ancient forces collide.
Shadows & Dreams:
Celtic dreamlands where Faerie and humanity fight for the realm of dreams.
Whiskers:
A dragon-shadowed fantasy about destiny, courage, and the birth of flight.
Key Talking Points
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What Cosmic Mythic Fiction is
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Why blending myth and science creates deeper universes
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The Imperium Saga’s exploration of power, destiny, and freedom
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How worldbuilding, archetypes, and mythic structure shape epic fiction
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The influence of ancient cultures (Roman, Hindu, Celtic, Chinese) on his work
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How his family lineage of innovators informs his approach to storytelling
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The connection between narrative, consciousness, and meaning
Selected Interviews & Appearances
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Downloadable Press Materials
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Author Bio (PDF)
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Press Sheet
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Series Overviews
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High-Resolution Author Photos
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Contact Information
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