In this episode, we talk with author Eddie Dee Williams about his journey into storytelling, focusing on his superhero book series, the Affinity Saga. Eddie shares his inspirations from childhood heroes, the importance of representation in superhero narratives, and the profound impact of telling stories that resonate with and reflect the Black community. We discuss the intricacies of Eddie's literary process, his support system, and the universal human experiences that ground his fantasy works. Eddie also offers insights into his upcoming third book, Sankofa, detailing how it builds upon the series' themes of love, power, and rebellion. 

00:00 Introduction to the Liberation is Lit Podcast

00:46 Meet Author Eddie Dee Williams

02:21 Eddie's Journey into Storytelling

04:32 The Inspiration Behind Affinity Saga

07:31 Exploring the World of Affinity Saga

12:09 The Role of Black Science Fiction in Liberation

19:00 Upcoming Book: Sankofa

21:59 Advice for Aspiring Writers and Community Impact

25:05 Where to Find Eddie Dee Williams and His Work

27:11 Closing Remarks and Podcast Outro

Eddie Dee’s Books

The Afinity Theory 

Echoes

Where to find Eddie Dee

theaffinitysaga.com

Threads

Instagram

TikTok

Facebook

Youtube

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