AfroMyth: A Fantasy Collection

by J. S. Emuakpor, N. D. Jones, Brittney Sankofa

Overview

A varied collection of distinct voices. Afrocentric Books presents twelve tales that will transport you from Regency England to Post-Apocalyptic Africa. From the lofty branches of a mythical tree to the depths of the underworld, Afromyth explores fantastical worlds through the eyes of characters of indigenous African descent.

In Kenya, a man transforms into a lion, while in the antebellum United States, women transform into birds. Spring forward to the present and find a leprechaun in Alabama. And somewhere, in another world, a woman communes with a goddess.

Each story is unique. Each story is a step away from mainstream Speculative Fiction. Journey into an adventure of epic proportions, as authors of various backgrounds unite under an Afrocentric theme. This collection promises something for everyone.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781987012293
Publisher:	Barnes & Noble Press
Publication date:	11/28/2017
Pages:	326
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.88(d)

About the Author

J.S. Emuakpor was born and raised in West Africa. Most of her writing draws upon the spiritual beliefs of the ancestors who frequently whisper in her ear as well as the superstitions that she refuses to relinquish. Find her at www.jsemuakpor.com.

Brittney Sankofa is a filmmaker, writer, and theater artist who attributes her interest in black mysticism and science fiction to the characters and spirits she encountered while living in Richmond VA. Find her at www.brittsankofa.weebly.com.

N.D. Jones spends time on the development of the mythology of her novels, as well as the execution of the paranormal element. The paranormal is not a sidebar in her novels. It’s center stage and critical to the plot. Find her at www.ndjonesparanormalpleasure.com.

Sarah L. Byrne is a writer and editor in London, UK. Her short speculative fiction has appeared in "Daily Science Fiction", "Nature Futures", and "Best of British Science Fiction 2016". Find her at www.sarahbyrne.org.

Clive Tern writes short fiction and poetry from South-West England. He also enjoys open water swimming, cooking, and a well made martini. Find him at www.clivetern.com.

Gary Priest is a UK writer with over twenty publications, some of which can be found in "Vox Poetica", the "Eunoia Review", and "Literary Orphans". Find him at www.facebook.com/garypriestwriter.

Mallory St. Cloud is an illustrator and photographer who writes under many pseudonyms, and she’ll never tell you what they are.

James Pyne was born in Nova Scotia. His writing has appeared in "Grey Matter Monsters", "Clockwork Wonderland", Renegades of Prose", "X5", "Death and Decorations", "Only the Light We Make", and others. Feel free to add him on Facebook. www.facebook.com/jjamespyne.

Lela E. Buis is an artist, author and poet who leans toward genre fiction in her writing, having published mainly science fiction and fantasy stories and poetry. Find her at www.lelaebuis.wordpress.com.

Marija Smits, aka Dr. Teika Bellamy is a UK-based writer and editor whose work has appeared in "Mslexia", "Strix", "Literary Mama", "LabLit", "The Poetry Shed", "LossLit", and others. She runs the indie press, Mother’s Milk Books. Find her at www.marijasmits.wordpress.com.

Darrel Duckworth spends a lot of time on other worlds, occasionally returning to Earth to refill his coffee mug. His stories are in magazines, such as "LORE", Bards and Sages", and "Plasma Frequency", and anthologies, such as "Coven", and "Wild Things".

Editorial Reviews

"A unique collection of shorts that take ancient African myths and transport their narratives, tropes, and archetypes to places imagined and reimagined."

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