Assistant Professor, Department of English (Creative Writing), Affiliate faculty, Africana Studies

(Fall 2026)

Blackland, a novel

The year is 2075, and a series of devastating climatic disasters has ravaged the Earth, leaving much of the world in ruin. Amidst the chaos, the prosperous nation of Alkebu-lan, once the continent of Africa, stands as a beacon of stability and resilience. As environmental collapse accelerates, desperate migrants from Europe and other regions attempt perilous crossings to reach Alkebulan’s fortified borders, many risking their lives in the process.

Amidst this upheaval, two Caucasian refugees wash ashore on a remote Mediterranean island, an outpost of Alkebu-lan, known for its towering, multistory “town under one roof.” 

When the refugees are detained, strange and unexplainable things begin to ripple through the island’s tranquil façade, sowing seeds of suspicion and fear among the islanders.

The townspeople seek retribution against the strangers who brought bad luck to their island, as order begins to collapse. The events that follow will reveal secrets that threaten not only the community’s existence but also the nation of Alkebulan.