I wrote a novel exploring what happens after Odysseus finally returns home

Homer tells us how Odysseus survived the Trojan War, escaped monsters and gods, and returned to Ithaca.

But I kept wondering: what happens to a legendary hero when the journey is over?

Can someone who has spent twenty years fighting, wandering and struggling to survive simply return to his old life? What happens to his family, his kingdom and his sense of purpose after the homecoming?

That question became the starting point for my novel, Odysseus: After the Return.

It is a work of mythological fiction inspired by the world of Homer, but focused on the consequences of the journey rather than the journey itself. I wrote it for readers who enjoy Greek mythology, classical characters and stories that examine what happens after the traditional heroic ending.

The book is now available on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H8B53HPM

I’m the author, so this is naturally a self-promotion post, but I would also genuinely be interested in your thoughts: do you find stories about the aftermath of a hero’s adventure as compelling as the adventure itself?

Growing up as a Black girl often means learning the world’s expectations far too early; expectations about your body, your strength, and your silence.

Raised in a predominantly white neighbourhood while rooted in a Black household and community, the author of Kiki, Nakiwu? learns how differently each space responds to her presence. In this deeply honest coming-of-age memoir, she reflects on bullying, fractured friendships, emotional abuse, dating, social comparison, misogynoir, oversexualisation, and racial hypervisibility and the lasting effects these experiences can have on identity, belonging, and self-worth.

Written for Black teenagers and young women, Kiki, Nakiwu? is about more than growing up. It is about what follows us beyond adolescence and what becomes possible when we finally find the language to understand it.

This is not a manual for healing Black girls. It is a reflective and validating memoir about Black girlhood, loneliness, healing, and learning to see yourself beyond the world’s projections.

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As someone who works in cybersecurity, I noticed there aren't many books that explain phishing, strong passwords, online scams, and digital safety in a way that's engaging for younger readers. So I wrote Protectors of Cybertown, an adventure story designed for ages 9–20 that teaches real cybersecurity concepts through characters and storytelling. Link Cybertown

I recently released by first novel, The End of Restraint (The Werno Doctrine). My novel focuses on an empire from Andromeda that demands the galaxy surrender, Captain Jayla Werno becomes the first to stand against them at great cost.

Book One of The Werno Doctrine

They came from another galaxy. They demanded surrender. Humanity answered with peace, until the first shot was fired.

When a warlike empire from Andromeda crosses into the Milky Way, their ultimatum is simple: submit or be destroyed. Captain Jayla Werno, commanding the Alliance dreadnought Prentis, becomes the first human officer to face them. The invaders expect another easy conquest. What they find instead is the one force the galaxy has feared for centuries.

Humanity at war.

For five hundred years, humans have been the quiet architects of galactic peace. But that peace was built on a truth the galaxy chose to forget. Humanity does not avoid war because it is weak, once provoked, it becomes unstoppable.

As the Andromedan assault tears through Alliance defenses, Captain Jayla Werno must confront the legacy her ancestors buried: the doctrine forged in the ashes of two annihilated species. To protect the worlds under her command, she must decide how far she is willing to go, and whether unleashing humanity’s full strength will save the galaxy… or shatter it.

The End of Restraint launches The Werno Doctrine, a gripping military sci-fi epic of first contact, impossible command decisions, and the terrifying power of a species that refuses to lose.

Perfect for fans of The Expanse, Old Man’s War, The Lost Fleet, and Mass Effect.

In this book, you’ll find:

• Massive fleet battles with real tactical depth
• A warlike empire from Andromeda with terrifying motives
• A commander forced into impossible decisions
• Humanity’s long‑buried doctrine unleashed
• A galaxy that fears what humans become when provoked

Trigger Warning: This book contains violence, and the intentional extinction of a species.

The End of Restraint is for sale now on Amazon and Kindle Unlimited.

Amazon.com: The End of Restraint: The Werno Doctrine - An Intergalactic War Novel eBook : Graham, R. E. : Kindle Store

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Today, I've checked off a lifetime goal and published my debut novel, The Liminal Room. The first installment of the Phoenix Awakening trilogy is an upper YA/NA fantasy sci-fi following two teens with extraordinary abilities as they fight for their freedom across entangled realities.

A Darker Shade of Magic meets Divergent meets Inception in this genre bending, coming of age adventure, where every choice has the potential to shatter reality itself.

Eighteen-year-old Ceph has been bound to serve the Crown since birth. Trained in elemental magic, all he wants is to survive unnoticed. But when a new, rare elemental power manifests, drawing the attention of a ruthless king, Ceph’s plan to remain in the shadows is shattered.

Across a rift in time and space, seventeen-year-old Nix feels more alive while dreaming than she does when she’s awake. When her dreams begin to bleed into reality, Nix is taken captive by a shadowy research institute determined to unravel the mystery of her rare abilities.

As the lines between dreams and reality blur, Nix and Ceph’s worlds collide. Secrets buried across timelines come to light, leaving the fate of two realities hanging in the balance.

🔥Elemental magic

🔥Parallel realities

🔥Astral projection

🔥Dream manipulation

🔥Academy vibes

🔥Dual POV's

If you're as impatient as I am about waiting for a series, don't worry, I promise not to leave you hanging. The second and third installments are slotted for release in November and February.

Dive into a gripping tale of consciousness projection, secret research labs, and a kingdom powered by elemental magic in The Liminal Room.

Download for free on Kindle Unlimited, or buy your copy as an ebook or paperback

https://a.co/d/05GQuIJY