Akil O. Smith is a Florida-based writer of sci-fi, poetry, and drama. He is the author of ALAM Beginnings, an award-winning science fiction novel set in the mid-80s.
ALAM Beginnings is the story of a young boy who has already weathered unimaginable loss as he wrestles with the sudden return of his mother, previously believed dead but now alive under mysterious circumstances. It is set in the far reaches of the Andromeda galaxy where a relentless conflict rages between the ruthless Rigions and the courageous Zorians. Get your copy today!
Q: When did you first catch the writing bug? What drove you to persist?
A: I think the verdict is still out to say I’ve caught the writing bug. Mainly because I do have stories I feel will work better as film and all. However, all praise goes to my mom as I had dreams of the characters I am writing now. Tiyshio, Shawn, Nighcos were all people who showed up in my dreams and ever since I told her about those dreams, and her telling me to put it in a journal I have only continued to do such even so now. With any projects that come to mind.
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