mistafunn was born on August 30 1972, and grew up in Baltimore, Maryland, where—entranced with Langston Hughes, Countee Cullen, and Nikki Giovanni—he began to write at the age of 9

Moving to Georgia at age 24, he put himself through college earning a fine arts Bachelors in 2004.

On faith mistafunn began his career as a conceptual designer by starting a business the misadventures of D-zine™. After 2 promising year daryl launched to the homeschooling and church community Sword of the Spirit TCG. A faith-centered trading card game that encourages bible memorization.

As an author and poet his poems and books feature a uninque and refreshing style that engages the reader to become attached to the story. Many consider his approach innovative. No subject matter is taboo.

2007 saw the release of his first book the Dae the Sun Wouldn't Rise. Misery Loves Company is scheduled to release early 2008.