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Charles Saunders<\/a> has posted some new material to his website of interest to fans of fantasy and historical fiction.<\/p>\n First, for the politically minded there’s Chuck’s detailed thoughts<\/a> on the recent election, from the perspective of a black North American fantasist intimately engaged in furthering appreciation of African culture, legendry, history, and dealing with what he ominously calls “The Legacy.” Worth a read, if you are so inclined.<\/p>\n More on point for this blog is Saunders’ review of a new series of historical fiction<\/a>, one that furthers the inroads that Saunders himself pioneered with his creation and defining of what’s come to be known as “Sword-and-Soul” fiction. Brother G (pen name for Gregory L. Walker) has taken Greek mythology, quest narratives, ancestral memories, and loads of original Afrocentric worldbuilding rooted in ancient history, and used them to create a rip-roaring adventure that at times literally spans the world. Sounds very promising, with what sounds like hearty helpings of Howardian-style storytelling in the mix. I’m looking forward to reading them. You can buy them yourself here:<\/p>\n Book 1: Shades of Memnon<\/a><\/p>\n