It’s hard because when I try to be inspired and pull from other sources the choices for us are indeed slim. Considering the amount of time off the plantation, it really hasn’t been that long, for our imaginations to be in total free fruition.

You mentioned LOTR, there is a method to his writing, and great symbolism involving us… another topic*

Thats why when I look at African American children’s books, I see titles like, “Follow The Drinking Gourd” and ” What Slavery Means To Me” We are still in that “process” of self education and healing I guess.

Many of the African folktales I’ve seen are post colonization and have elements of Christian reform in them.

The funny thing about it all, is that sci fi genre is really talking about ppl of color… as most of the stories are pulled from out mysticism and our lore. We were always master orators and storytellers, we valued the oral tradition more then the printed word.

I would love to build and exchange words… maybe you can contact me. Peace**

Cordially,
John Dimes