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The Echoes
Stories behind the pages, reflections from the author, and glimpses into the world of Asemi.
Building Asemi: When a Setting Becomes a Character
Asemi was never meant to be just a backdrop for Zaylin's adventure. From its forgotten histories to its vibrant regions and living memories, discover how the world of Pendant of Echoes became a character of its own.
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Oct 94 min read
Why I Wanted Black Kids at the Center of a Fantasy World
I wanted a Black boy to get to have the adventure—to find the pendant, cross into another world, make mistakes, discover his strength, and stand at the center of the story. Then my seven-year-old son saw Zaylin and asked me one simple question: “Is that me?”
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Oct 54 min read
Twenty Years Later, I Finally Finished the Book
For almost twenty years, I carried a story I hadn't finished. Life got louder, but the story never completely disappeared. This is how I finally found my way back to it.
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Oct 53 min read
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