So Afrocentric Books has been a breath of fresh air to many readers with diverse cultural and societal backgrounds. People want to see more SFF from authors of color and featuring characters of color. What kind of response to this statement have you had so far? We are here to broaden your perception and restructure your paradigms.” Yet, when it comes to the most popular literature, the settings and characters are decidedly Eurocentric.Īfrocentric Books is here to change that. “People of African descent live and thrive all over the world.
On your website the guiding principles of the press are very clear: Yet, I am optimistic that in the next ten years, Afrocentric Books will have a large catalogue of bestselling SFF.Ģ. There was an empty space in traditional publishing. In fact, it seemed as though that subgenre wasn’t even a ‘thing.’ So I set out to make it a thing. I would not have answered ‘managing an independent press.’ I would have answered ‘working on my fourth novel.’ In my quest for Science Fiction and Fantasy featuring characters of African descent, I realized that there were no publishers (or imprints) dedicated to that sub-genre.
Why publishing? Or, to put it another way – if, a decade ago, you were asked the question: ‘What do you see yourself doing in ten years’ time?’ would you have answered ‘managing an independent press’? for taking the time to answer my questions.ġ.
And as Afrocentric Books are currently open to submissions for short stories for AfroMyth Volume 2, I hope it inspires some writers to check out Afrocentric Books and get subbing! Huge thanks to J.S. Emuakpor of Afrocentric Books to the blog today to talk about all things publishing.
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