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Solstice Award!

Awarded the Kate Wilhelm Solstice Award for ‘a significant impact on the science fiction or fantasy landscape, and is particularly intended for those who have consistently made a major, positive difference within the speculative fiction field.’

Aurealis Awards finalist!

https://aurealisawards.org/Pleased to see Fission #4, co-edited with Gene Rowe on the Aurealis Awards shortlist. Congrats to all contributors!

The Nga’phandileh Whisperer is coming!

Meet Chan’zu, our precocious protagonist in my latest Afrocentric novel set in the Sauútiverse. Keep abreast with the news of The Nga’phandileh Whisperer, out in September 2025, by Stars and Sabers.

Cover image by Stephen Embleton

Cover reveal: NOVIC

Discover the haunting origins of an immortal soul in Novic, a mesmerizing novelette by Eugen Bacon that serves as the “story-before-the-story” of the enigmatic Sayneth priest introduced in her acclaimed debut novel, Claiming T-Mo.

But who is Novic? Where did he come from, and what forces forged his immortal path? This prequel novelette delves into Novic’s past—his trials, his transgressions, and the timeless burden of his existence.

As lyrical as it is dark. Novic is a must-read for fans of Claiming T-Mo and newcomers alike.

2024 Otherwise Fellow!

Thrilled to share that I’ve been awarded the 2024 Otherwise Fellowship, together with comic artist Mars Lauderbaugh. The fellowship is connected to the Otherwise Award, an esteemed and globally recognised award in science fiction and fantasy. The fellowship will support my newest collection of short stories, Black Dingo. Congratulations also to Erica Rivera and Issac Kozukhin, who received honorable mentions.

BSFA Awards longlist!

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Happy Release Day! Afro-Centered Futurisms

Out now! Afro-Centered Futurisms in Our Speculative Fiction.

Stars and Sabers Publishing News: Book Deal

Stars and Sabers has acquired my brand new Sauútiverse novella, The Nga’phandileh Whisperer!

Publishers Jendia Gammon and Gareth L. Powell of new speculative imprint Stars and Sabers Publishing acquired world English rights for The Nga’phandileh Whisperer, a genre-bending science fiction, horror, and magical realism Sauúti novella. For September 2025 publication. Read more.

Illustration of the Sauútiverse by Akintoba Kalejaye

Broken Paradise: Shirley Jackson Awards nominee!

My novella Broken Paradise by Luna Press Publishing is a Shirley Jackson Award finalist!

Cover reveal! Afro-Centered Futurisms

Cover reveal! Afro-Centered Futurisms in Our Speculative Fiction. Introduction by Suyi Okungbowa.

Pre-order now.