AfroMyth Volume 1

AfroMyth Volume 1
Author: J.S. Emuakpor
Publisher: Afrocentric Books
Total Pages: 280
Release: 2017-12-12
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

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.

Afromyth Volume 2

Afromyth Volume 2
Author: N.D. Jones
Publisher: Afrocentric Books
Total Pages: 248
Release: 2020-02-29
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

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.

Afromyth

Afromyth
Author: Darrel Duckworth
Publisher: Afrocentric
Total Pages:
Release: 2017-12-19
Genre:
ISBN: 9781946595058

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.

Of Deception and Divinity

Of Deception and Divinity
Author: N.D. Jones
Publisher:
Total Pages: 401
Release: 2017-08-25
Genre: Paranormal romance stories, American
ISBN: 9780997529388

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.

A Queen's Pride

A Queen's Pride
Author: N D Jones
Publisher: Kuumba Publishing
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2020-06-26
Genre:
ISBN: 9781735299808

A Coming of Age Shapeshifter Story Lies. Murder. Vengeance.For centuries, humans descended on shifters' lands, killing and claiming. They devoured all in their path--gold, God, and glory their battle cries. From the flames of destruction on the Zafeo continent, two nations emerged--the human territory of Vumaris and the feline nation of Shona. No more wars. No more bloodshed.Eight decades of peace.For eighteen-year-old Asha, traveling to Vumaris with her parents, lion alphas of the Kingdom of Shona, should've been a simple matter. Recommitting to an eighty-year-old peace treaty between their countries should've been easier still. Yet, greed and corruption know no boundaries of time and place. So when a group of mercenaries converges on Sanctum Hotel, hellbent on kidnapping Asha and assassinating her parents, her family trip turns into the bloodiest night of her life. Will Asha lose those closest to her heart--her parents and Ekon, a young bodyguard she loves. If so, will she forgive her enemies or seek divine retribution?Only time will tell, and it's running out for Princess Asha of the Kingdom of Shona.Warning: Gun violence and torture (non-sexual)

Of Fear and Faith

Of Fear and Faith
Author: N. D. Jones
Publisher: Siren Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014-12-12
Genre: African Americans
ISBN: 9781632583741

[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

Queen of Zazzau

Queen of Zazzau
Author: J.S. Emuakpor
Publisher: Afrocentric Books
Total Pages: 490
Release: 2018-11-20
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

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

Necessary but Not Sufficient

Necessary but Not Sufficient
Author: Gary Cameron
Publisher: University of Toronto Press
Total Pages: 225
Release: 2020-03-26
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1487507283

Residential mental health placements remain an essential but controversial and costly part of the children's mental health service system.

Stones of Dracontias

Stones of Dracontias
Author: N. D. Jones
Publisher:
Total Pages: 186
Release: 2018-05-09
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9780997529395

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.

The Color of My Resilience

The Color of My Resilience
Author: N. D. Jones
Publisher: Kuumba Publishing
Total Pages: 366
Release: 2021-12-07
Genre:
ISBN: 9781735299877

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.