New Book Release: AWASIS by Sarah K. Ikerd • Studio Shangri-La Publications 2025
“Awasis” the science fiction novel that began as a series on Kindle Vella is now available on Amazon in large hardcover, as an ebook, also as a paperback printed on recycled paper.
Awasis, named for the actual exoplanet and the Cree word for ‘child,’ is an epic science fiction adventure for all ages. The illustrated story encompasses the cosmos and beyond, with humor and memorable characters, and meaningful messages for a better world. Awasis tells a tale of how humanity becomes an interstellar species and joins the intergalactic community. There are real places in space, from the Sunrise Arc Galaxy to the Kuiper Belt, and many astronomical phenomena featured, as well as different Earth cultures, and points in history. Although the tone is somewhat Utopian, the characters encounter challenges
This is my second novel and the first science fiction novel. The concept, plot, and writing is by me. And the illustrations are by Meta AI, based on descriptions and sentences from the book. They take the experience of the story to a cinematic level.
Large Glossy Hardcover: https://a.co/d/8GFKkvb