Akem studied at The Writer’s Studio at Simon Fraser University under the mentorship of Hiromi Goto
Brief Chance of Moonlight
Role: Writer
Publisher: Augur Magazine, Issues 5.1, 2022
Excerpt: “The night brightens around me, and I drop into the mud like a scared rabbit. The cool mud makes me shiver and the tall grass scratches my delicate, dark skin. I grin at the sensations—it’s a victory to be this uncomfortable. “
Excerpt: “Despite the dangers, Mankur didn’t mind being a sheriff at an outpost of the Whirling Sands. The Jinn in the desert usually kept to themselves, and it was his job to see that they weren’t disturbed by traders, tricksters, slavers, or tourists.”
Excerpt: ”The only rule when buying your wings is no bargaining. There is only one price and you either pay it or you don’t. This is what you hear without understanding.”