Download or read book Afromyth Volume 2 written by N.D. Jones and published by Afrocentric Books. This book was released on 2020-02-29 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Afrocentric Books presents the second installment in the Afromyth Fantasy Series. This anthology contains fourteen fantasy stories featuring characters of the African diaspora, stories that will take you from the American antebellum South, where an African god searches for his voice, to the far-flung future, where a caravan of ships makes harbor in a Saharan sea. Follow a young boy who, with the help of ancestral magic, learns what it truly means to be a warrior. Take a spirit journey as a young girl learns to be a goddess. Afromyth Volume 2 is an eclectic collection of tales whose fantasy themes run the gamut from romance to horror, including a story of a woman whose sanity is tested by her family's demons. Within these pages, a healer unlocks an ancient power, a woman rides the gods, and a god rides a bike. Explore new worlds through the eyes of characters of indigenous African descent.

Download or read book Afromyth Volume 2 written by N. D. Jones and published by Afromyth. This book was released on 2020-02-29 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Afrocentric Books presents the second installment in the Afromyth Fantasy Series. These fourteen stories will take you from the American antebellum South, where an African god searches for his voice, to the far-flung future, where a caravan of ships makes harbor in a Saharan sea. With the help of ancestral magic, a young boy learns what it takes to be a warrior, while a young girl learns to be a goddess. Afromyth Volume 2 is an eclectic collection of tales whose fantasy themes run the gamut from romance to horror, including stories of a healer who unlocks an ancient power, a woman who rides the gods, and a god who rides a bike. Explore new worlds through the eyes of characters of indigenous African descent.

Download or read book Afromyth Volume 2 written by Michele Tracy Berger and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Afrocentric Books presents the second installment in the Afromyth Fantasy Series. This anthology features fourteen stories whose fantasy themes run the gamut from romance to horror. In the American antebellum South, an African god searches for his voice. In the far-flung future, a caravan of ships makes harbor in a Saharan sea. With the help of ancestral magic, a young boy learns what it takes to be a warrior, while a young girl learns to be a goddess. Afromyth volume 2 is an eclectic collection of tales, including those of a healer who unlocks an ancient power, a woman who rides the gods, and a god who rides a bike. Explore new worlds through the eyes of characters of indigenous African descent.

Download or read book A Fantasy Collection Afromyth 1 written by J.S. Emuakpor and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Afromyth written by Darrel Duckworth and published by Afrocentric. This book was released on 2017-12-19 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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. Meet men who transform into lions and women who transform into birds. Sea creatures, witches, falling stars, fallen gods, and a leprechaun in Alabama. Each story promises an Afrocentric theme, but not all take place in Africa. Indeed, not all take place in this world.

Download or read book AfroMyth Volume 1 written by J.S. Emuakpor and published by Afrocentric Books. This book was released on 2017-12-12 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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. Meet men who transform into lions and women who transform into birds. Sea creatures, witches, falling stars, fallen gods, and a leprechaun in Alabama. Each story promises an Afrocentric theme, but not all take place in Africa. Indeed, not all take place in this world.

Download or read book Queen of Zazzau written by J.S. Emuakpor and published by Afrocentric Books. This book was released on 2018-11-20 with total page 490 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: African history as you've never read it before. A warrior queen. A capricious god. A kingdom hanging in the balance. As foreign invaders close in on her kingdom, Amina must prove herself worthy of the crown. She is the only thing standing between her people and their downfall. Caught in a web of prophecies and intrigue, she must defend Zazzau, but cannot do so if she wants to prevent the future that was foretold. Unwilling to be the plaything of gods or men and determined to take control of her own destiny, she seeks out the god of war himself. But is her future already written or can she choose her own fate? And can she protect her kingdom, no matter what price she must ultimately pay? Captivating and sensual, Queen of Zazzau chronicles the journey of real-life West African queen, Amina of Zazzau. Through a rich tapestry of African history, folklore, myth, and magic, the story brings a legendary woman to life. Beloved of the gods or cursed by their attentions, Amina struggles not only to protect her people, but to maintain her humanity in the wake of destruction. To become the savior that her kingdom needs. If you enjoy epic adventures and strong female characters, Queen of Zazzau is a must-read. ★★Winner of the 2020 NC Author Project★★ Mature content

Download or read book Five Minutes at Hotel Stormcove written by E. D. E. Bell and published by . This book was released on 2019-05-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Five Minutes at Hotel Stormcove is an eclectic collection of short stories and flash fiction. Whether there's an incident at the front desk, something not quite right with the room, a bear stopping in for a beer, or a resolute robot revolt, lives change by the minute within the grounds, rooms, and corridors of the legendary Hotel Stormcove. Lovers meet, witches gather, friends connect, and those in need always find shelter. See you at the reception desk? Stories by: Marriah Allen Pina, Joshua Amodeo, Maria E. Andreu, Robert Bagnall, J.S. Bailey, Stewart C Baker, Bo Balder, Margery Bayne, E.D.E. Bell, Karen Black, Lazolia Buzuzi, Chelsea Cambeis, Kella Campbell, Mike Casto, Michael W. Cho, Robert Dawson, Jakob Drud, Rita Beth Ebert, Demi Elder, Jasre' Ellis, C. Flynt, Mark Frost, Catrine Kyster Giery, Karen Giery, Joy Givens, Ryanne Glenn, Christine Hanolsy, Andrew K Hoe, Juleigh Howard-Hobson, Kai Hudson, Laura Johnson, Tom Jolly, B.C. Kalis, Janna Layton, Rachel Leidenfrost, Chloe Lerit, T.J. Lockwood, M. Lopes da Silva, Indira Ronae Lorick, John Lowell, Marsalis, Ellen Meny, Drew Michaels, Tamzin Mitchell, Mike Morgan, George Nikolopoulos, Michael Noble, F E Norley, Ruth Olson, Robert Perez, Kenn Pitawanakwat, Irene Punt , L.S. Reinholt & Minerva Cerridwen, Jennifer Lee Rossman, Holly Schofield, Elizabeth Shaffer, Preeti C. Sharma, Jannae' Sifontes, and Dawn Vogel Edited by E.D.E. Bell

Download or read book Of Beasts and Bonds written by N. D. Jones and published by . This book was released on 2016-05-27 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a world of mystery and magic, sometimes old bonds must be broken before new ones can be formed. Who knew that finding one's soul mate would test bonds and unleash beasts? Mami Wata and Oya are free from their watery prison and ready to wage a battle five hundred years in the making. Special Agent Assefa Berber and Dr. Sanura Williams are the prophesized Cat and Fire Witch of Legend. To save the world from Mami Wata, a water goddess with a bloody thirst for power and an insatiable appetite for death and destruction, they must defeat her beasts and the Water Witch of Legend.Assefa and Sanura are fully in love but possess only a partial mate bond. While Sanura has merged their auras, bonding Assefa's cat spirit to her, she has yet to accept his claiming bite. Their incomplete mate bond and their new relationship are tested when Mami Wata sets her malevolent eyes on them, manipulating beasts, sacrificing humans, and creating heartache. Can their bond survive, or will they drown under the vicious tide of godly might?

Download or read book Of Fear and Faith written by N. D. Jones and published by Siren Publishing. This book was released on 2014-12-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: [BookStrand African-American Paranormal Romance, shape-shifters, HEA] Before trust and love can take hold, grow solid roots, and blossom into a reality larger than self, fear must be conquered and faith embraced. Yet fear of an ancient prophecy, of burning magical power, and a broken heart, means Sanura Williams, psychology professor, is unprepared when Special Agent Assefa Berber enters her life, hunting a preternatural serial killer. Assefa's intelligent, chocolate eyes and intoxicating aura signature stirs her fire spirit but frightens the woman. In a world where all is not as it seems, Sanura and Assefa must battle the gods' first creations - vile predators who threaten the safety of humans. Each confrontation, each bloody clash, will bring Sanura and Assefa closer to fulfilling the prophecy of being the Fire Witch and Cat of Legend - the ones who will save humanity from the Water Witch of Legend. Death, godly magic, and physical attraction draw Sanura and Assefa to each other, but fear and faith will determine their destiny. ** A BookStrand Mainstream Romance

Download or read book Luminescent Threads Connections to Octavia E Butler written by Alexandra Pierce and published by Twelfth Planet Press. This book was released on 2017 with total page 442 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Luminescent Threads celebrates Octavia E. Butler, a pioneer of the science fiction genre who paved the way for future African American writers and other writers of colour. Original essays and letters sourced and curated for this collection explore Butler’s depiction of power relationships, her complex treatment of race and identity, and her impact on feminism and women in Science Fiction. Follow the luminescent threads that connect Octavia E. Butler and her body of work to the many readers and writers who have found inspiration in her words, and the complex universes she created.

Download or read book The Color of My Resilience written by N. D. Jones and published by Kuumba Publishing. This book was released on 2021-12-07 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Strong Black Woman. Black Girl Magic. These three words can motivate, but they can also intimidate and misrepresent. There is no otherworldly magic in a Black woman's capacity to survive, no more than there is in her ability to thrive despite racism, sexism, classism, homophobia, and so on. At the end of a tiring day, Black Girl Magic is old-fashioned grit and perseverance. The Color of My Resilience: A Guided Self-Care Journal for Black Women is intended to foster and support self-awareness and reflection in a safe environment. The depiction of more than a dozen images of Black women reflects the diversity of Black womanhood.This guided journal will cast a spotlight into your heart, mind, and soul, then take you on a heroine's journey of self-discovery, reflection, and action.The guided journal will help you:Describe your struggles and successesPlan for and think about your self-care routinesAssess your current self-careIdentify your allies, values, aptitudes, interests, and strengthsExamine your emotional triggersPlan long-and-short-term goalsGet to know and understand yourself on a deep, meaningful levelThe book provides six different reflection strategies, as well as poems and essays written by Black women. From a college student to a small business owner to a USA Today Bestselling author, these women have opened their hearts and shared their stories of resilience.Be safe. Be healthy.Be. Resilient.

Download or read book Stones of Dracontias written by N. D. Jones and published by . This book was released on 2018-05-09 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For generations the worlds of man and dragon have lived peacefully side-by-side. Harmonious and yet wholly separate, there is much unknown between them--but that is all about to change. For love knows neither color nor creed, and where there is passion, heat, and desire, it will spark. So begins the story of Kya the Bloodstone Dragon and Armstrong Knight, the unwitting victims of love's impervious pull. For when a dragon-shifter walks amongst the humans, the wheels of fate begin to turn and what was once separate worlds collide in the throes of young love. Their bonds will be tested by fate and the greedy, cruel hearts of wicked men. When their very lives, and the secret they share, are threatened, Kya and Armstrong must defy the odds and do what they can to protect the human and dragon worlds. In the chaos, a love story unfolds between two unlikely heroes and the lengths we all go to for the ones we love.

Download or read book Afrofuturism written by Ytasha L. Womack and published by Chicago Review Press. This book was released on 2013-10-01 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 2014 Locus Awards Finalist, Nonfiction Category In this hip, accessible primer to the music, literature, and art of Afrofuturism, author Ytasha Womack introduces readers to the burgeoning community of artists creating Afrofuturist works, the innovators from the past, and the wide range of subjects they explore. From the sci-fi literature of Samuel Delany, Octavia Butler, and N. K. Jemisin to the musical cosmos of Sun Ra, George Clinton, and the Black Eyed Peas' will.i.am, to the visual and multimedia artists inspired by African Dogon myths and Egyptian deities, the book's topics range from the "alien" experience of blacks in America to the "wake up" cry that peppers sci-fi literature, sermons, and activism. With a twofold aim to entertain and enlighten, Afrofuturists strive to break down racial, ethnic, and social limitations to empower and free individuals to be themselves.

Download or read book Bound Souls written by N. D. Jones and published by . This book was released on 2017-02-11 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A supernatural love triangle that tests the bounds of science, truth, and faith. Regent Lela of Asiya is the most powerful person on her planet but she is powerless to save the life of her beloved soulmate--Zion Grace. For thirty years they lived as husband and wife, but Zion's time is at an end. Lela must go on without him. "There will never be anyone else for me." Despite having died, nothing can keep Zion from his soulmate. He's back but not as the man he once was. Zion must help Lela move on with her life, lest he lose her forever. But how can Zion convince Lela to accept the love and affections of another man when he still wants her for himself? "I love you, Lela. My heart is forever yours." Lela and Zion are bound souls, destined to live eternity together. For these lovers, death is not an end, but a fateful beginning. ​

Download or read book Of Deception and Divinity written by N.D. Jones and published by . This book was released on 2017-08-25 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The arrival of a new enemy. The start of a greater battle. A destiny to be defended. A mighty war, waged every 500 years, has returned to the realm of mortals. And with it, the Day of Serpents arrives to wreak havoc upon the world. Assefa and Sanura struggle to complete their mate bond, as they also continue their fight in this preternatural war of fire versus water. Unseen enemies, surprise magic attacks and betrayal lurks at every turn for the couple, and revelations about their powers and past come to light. As Assefa and Sanura fight to seal their bond and love, destiny and divinity may have already sealed their fate.

Download or read book Reenu You written by Tracy Berger Michele and published by . This book was released on 2020-01-23 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kat is an out of work ski instructor who just wants to pack up her deceased mother's things, leave New York, and return to Aspen. Constancia is a talented but troubled young woman who just wants to start her first semester of college. In different shops across New York City, they and hundreds of other women of color try a new hair relaxer called "Reenu-You." Then things start to go horribly awry. Within days, they find themselves covered in purple scab-like lesions--a rash that pulses, oozes, and spreads in spiral patterns. They are at the epicenter of a mysterious virus spreading throughout the city. As the outbreak spreads and new cases pop up in Black and Latino communities throughout New York, panic, anger, and questions fill the streets. What is this virus and where did it come from? Is it corporate malfeasance? Or is this an orchestrated plot to kill minority women? In the face of a terrifying and uncertain future, Kat, Constancia, and a small band of other affected women are forced to confront their deepest fears to save themselves and others. As the world crumbles around them, they will discover more about each other, learn about themselves, and draw strength to face the future together. Reenu-You looks at the social and political meanings of hair, female friendships, and viruses.