We love seeing this four year recap of the @sauutiverse.bsky.social and including our own novella Songs for the Shadows by Cheryl S. Ntumy, a beautiful reflection on grief and purpose.
We believe the Sauútiverse is the best thing going on in literature and it deserves much more attention. #BookSky
The Sauútiverse is a cacophony of sound magic celebrations, the ruevaagi are ululating and the drums are resounding, as we celebrate four years of the Sauúti shared world! 💫🎉
Check out the latest happenings in the Sauútiverse:
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Sauúti Terrors, in all its auditory glory, has been released as an audiobook, available (open for pre-orders) 17 March on @libro.fm, with narrators Christel Mutombo and Kofi Boakye. 🔊💫
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So wonderful to see our @sauutiverse.bsky.social novella Songs for the Shadows by Cheryl S. Ntumy reviewed by Belinda McDonald in Aurealis Magazine! #BookSky #BookReview
“Ntumy captures the nuanced interplay of guilt, grief and forgiveness through an engaging narrative...”
‘The Rawness of You’ by @genni.bsky.social
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‘The Rawness of You’ by @genni.bsky.social
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LISTEN: @genni.bsky.social Reads from ‘The Rawness of You’ (Sauúti Terrors) 📢💫
Editor and contributor Eugen Bacon was invited by the Flame Tree team to record one of her stories from the anthology for their podcast.
YouTube
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It keeps on coming! Congrats to @genni.bsky.social for The Nga'phandileh Whisperer: A Sauútiverse Novella being a finalist in the Foreword Indies Book of the Year Awards 💫🔥❤️
We are really proud of @wtalabi.com’s Sauúti novella “Descent” making the BSFA shortlist. 🔥💫🥳
Read it!
Thanks to Jacqueline Nyathi @hararereview.com for a great review of Sauúti Terrors at @thecontinent.org
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In case you missed it, the 2nd Sauútiverse anthology (ed. @genni.bsky.social, @stephenembleton.bsky.social and Cherly Ntumy) came out just a month ago. If you're looking for stories that extrapolate african and african diaspora cultures/philosophies into something new and unique, then check it out!
If you’re interested in writing a Sauúti story, you are welcome to follow up with a DM or visit the “Writing in the Sauútiverse” section for more info.
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Zezépfeni as the Capital: No, it is not, even though Zezépfeni see themselves as a major power centre. And Section 1.2.6 (page 15) of the Story Bible, refers to the federation headquarters being located on a (neutrally situated) space station.
Life expectancy: this varies widely, not just between planets but between communities and time periods.
Thanks for your interest in the Sauútiverse!
Javuiili is the normal, visible, moon. Vuiili-ki and Vuiili-ku are the spirit moons, and are not known or visible to many in the Sauútiverse – they manifest differently to those who are able to perceive them.
Sauuti Terrors short story collection
SAUUTI TERRORS, the latest anthology from @sauutiverse.bsky.social has stories that dug deep and rooted inside of me.
My review of this fine collection of African-inspired sci-fi horror stories:
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Sauúti Terrors UK Book Tour 👌🏾@sauutiverse.bsky.social, @flametree.bsky.social, @nuzo.bsky.social, @andrewhook.bsky.social , @stephenembleton.bsky.social
Purple page edging with white swirling circles. It’s pretty
Another view showing the wonderful sprayed edge Flame Tree Publishing added to Sauúti Terrors
Also, forgot to tag @genni.bsky.social and @sauutiverse.bsky.social
Hardbacks of both books
Book mail
The Last of Earth by Deepa Anappara. 19thC historical fiction of survival and exploration in the mountains of Tibet. Storms, snow leopards.. what’s not to love?
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Sauúti Terrors by various African and African diaspora writers, as part of the Sauútiverse
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Of course! What an amazing project ♥️
Thank you BSFA for the love and support out there and in here 💫❤️🔥
🚀 An amazing night at the Flame Tree Press Sauúti Horrors anthology launch, where I caught @stephenembleton.bsky.social and @genni.bsky.social and met the wonderful Cheryl Ntumy and Jude Umeh.
This sci-fi universe is 100% African and bursting with detail. Get it today wherever you find your books!
Thank you to everyone for the support. Sauúti Terrors out now!
A special shout out to the Flame Tree team for publishing this lush hardback and backing this launch. It makes a huge difference. 🙏🏾💕
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What an Amazing Book Launch in London, UK! 🚀💫
Even with the cold and rain, London did not disappoint with all the love & support for Sauúti Terrors. Editors @genni.bsky.social Cheryl S. Ntumy,
& @stephenembleton.bsky.social were joined by fellow Sauúti Jude Umeh reading excerpts and great Q&A.
Sauúti Terrors book launch
Sauúti Terrors book launch
Sauúti Terrors book launch
Sauúti Terrors book launch
The best book launch! Sauúti Terrors. London, UK. 💞 @flametree.bsky.social, @stephenembleton.bsky.social, @sauutiverse.bsky.social
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Cheryl S. Ntumy, Eugen Bacon, Nick Wells, Olivia Jackson at Flame Tree
Cheryl S. Ntumy, Eugen Bacon, Olivia Jackson at Flame Tree
Sauúti Terrors pre-launch in London, UK, with the awesome crew at @flametree.bsky.social, @sauutiverse.bsky.social Look at those stunning books! Buy now. 💞
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SAUÚTI TERRORS LAUNCH EVENTS – UK!
There is always magic in Sauútis meeting up in person. 💫
Yesterday's pre-launch meet-up with Cheryl S. Ntumy, Eugen Bacon and Jude Umeh in London, UK kicked things off. Catching up and being able to hold the stunning Sauúti Terrors anthology.
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This also makes DESCENT eligible for the Locus Award and I hope you'll give it your consideration. Everybody can vote. Just go here - poll.voting.locusmag.com
More thoughts to come, but for now, just gratitude. 🙏🏾h
Well then! The 2025 Locus Recommended Reading List is out and I’m very glad that my @sauutiverse novella DESCENT makes an appearance alongside some of the best SFF work published last year.
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I know how much effort goes into this list so congratulations to all of us.
