Dante Zuñiga-West is an Afro-Latin novelist and short story writer. His work often touches on his experiences as a professional musician, bouncer, and muay thai kickboxing instructor.

He is the Music and Visual Arts Editor of Eugene Weekly alternative newspaper, and lead vocalist for the environmentalist hip hop group Resident Anti-Hero. His short stories have been published in Black Clock Literary Magazine, Dropout, Bang, and Out of Nothing.

He is currently seeking representation for the short story collection, Lovers and Fighters.