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Being african, and a big fan of sci fi, I was wondering if the two concepts could be merged... And full disclosure: I would think the same if I were of, say, Norse origin. In fact, I am also a fan of Norse mythology, but that's a topic for another day :) Long before rockets, satellites, and telescopes, people across Africa were already telling stories about beings who came from the sky. Not just spirits. Not just gods. But visitors. And if you read some of those legends today

In almost every great sci-fi story, there comes a moment when a robot must choose. Protect the human… or obey the mission.Tell the truth… or follow its code.Stay loyal… or evolve beyond its programming. But here’s the real question: Can a robot truly be loyal?Or is it simply following instructions? The Difference Between Obedience and Loyalty A machine can absolutely be programmed to obey. That part is easy. If X happens, do Y.Protect the owner.Never abandon the crew.Follow t

Dear gorgeous readers, Long before humanity built telescopes… before satellites mapped galaxies… before scientists measured black holes or named distant planets… people were already telling stories about the sky. And strangely enough, many of those stories weren’t completely wrong. Ancient humans looked upward and saw patterns, movements, cycles, and mysteries that shaped entire civilizations. The stars became: maps calendars warnings gods ancestors monsters promises The nigh

Long before telescopes, before science had names for galaxies and gravity, humans were already looking up—and telling stories. Not just any stories. Stories about gods, spirits, ancestors… and worlds beyond our own. Across continents and cultures, from West African sky legends to ancient Greek constellations, something remarkable appears again and again:we don’t just see stars—we turn them into meaning. So why do we do it? 🌌 The Brain That Seeks Patterns The human brain is w

In most sci-fi stories, wars are fought with lasers, fleets, and advanced machines. But the deadliest weapon is often invisible: fear. Across galaxies, fear can destroy civilizations long before the first ship arrives. It weakens judgment, divides allies, and turns populations against themselves. In the universe of Attack on Planet Falrus, fear is as dangerous as any invading force. Fear Wins Before the Battle Begins A powerful enemy does not always need to attack directly. S

What if the future does not erase the past? What if, instead of abandoning our roots, humanity carries them into the stars? Science fiction often imagines the future as sleek, metallic, and detached from tradition. Giant spaceships drift through cold galaxies. Artificial intelligence replaces elders. Ancient stories are forgotten beneath neon skylines. But there is another vision of tomorrow—one where memory survives. One where ancestors travel with us. At StoryPlanet, we lov

One of the biggest mistakes in science fiction is creating aliens that are basically just humans in funny costumes. They may have blue skin, extra arms, glowing eyes, or tentacles—but beneath the surface, they still think, talk, and behave exactly like people from Earth. Truly memorable alien species feel different not because of how they look… but because of how alien their entire existence is. So how do great writers and worldbuilders design aliens that genuinely feel other

Dear Spacetravellers, First of all, Happy Easter! Hope you are having a well-earned break... And hey! Quick heads-up — my sci-fi novel Attack on Planet Falrus will be FREE on Amazon for 2 days next week (April 7–8) 🚀 If you like fast-paced sci-fi, it’s a great time to grab it — and I’d love your feedback afterwards 🙏 Yes, please review it if you want to, that would be much appreciated, and ask your friends and family to do the same! ​ To whet your appetite, here is another

Dear Spacetravellers, When we imagine war across galaxies, we think of ships blazing across the sky, lasers tearing through silence, and commanders shouting orders from steel bridges. But that’s not where most of the story happens. It happens in kitchens with empty shelves.In whispered trades behind locked doors.And deep underground… where civilians learn how to survive. When the Food Runs Out A planetary siege doesn’t begin with explosions.It begins with interruption . Sup

Today, I thought i would simply share another excerpt from 'Attack on Planet Falrus' with you. This is an excerpt from Chapter Nine: Enjoy! And be sure to go find the book an Amazon. Get ready for the Book 2 in the Trilogy which will be out this Spring/Summer season! Commander Bonzok could not believe his bad luck. Up to this point, his future had looked so bright. Frustration and an­ger engulfed him as he stood trembling in the warm room. He glanced at his watch. It was now

Dear Space Travellers Stories often paint resistance in bold, heroic colors. The rebel stands against tyranny.The oppressed rise up.Freedom triumphs. But reality — and the world of Attack on Planet Falrus — is rarely that simple. On Falrus, civilians live under the constant presence of an occupying force. Patrol ships drift silently in the sky. Curfews dictate daily life. Conversations are whispered, because even a careless word can attract unwanted attention. In this kind o

Long before books existed, stories travelled by voice. They moved from fireside to fireside, village to village, carried not by ink but by memory. Across Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Americas, storytellers were the living libraries of their people. Empires rose.Languages changed.Borders moved. But the stories survived. Why? Because oral storytelling was never just entertainment. It was a survival system for culture . Myths carried history, moral codes, and explanations for t

Our Youtube channel StoryPlanet is evolving — and if you’ve noticed a new look on the channel, you’re seeing the beginning of something bigger. From the very start, StoryPlanet was created to bring stories back to life — stories that carry wisdom, wonder, and imagination across cultures and generations. Now, the channel is becoming a true home for three worlds that belong together. 🕷️ The Wisdom of Anansi Anansi stories remain at the heart of StoryPlanet. These clever tales

What if science fiction isn’t really about the future — but about the past repeating itself? In many sci-fi stories, we see powerful civilizations arriving on distant worlds, claiming resources, reshaping cultures, and rewriting history. These stories feel futuristic, yet the themes are deeply familiar. They echo real moments from human history — especially the colonial experiences across Africa. In Attack on Planet Falrus , colonization isn’t just a backdrop. It becomes a qu

Dear gorgeous readers, In many West African folktales, strength does not belong to the biggest animal. It belongs to the cleverest mind. At the center of these stories stands Anansi, the small spider who repeatedly defeats enemies far larger, faster, and stronger than himself. This idea—known as the Anansi Principle —teaches one of the most powerful lessons in storytelling and in life: wit can overcome brute force. Anansi is never the strongest creature in the forest. He cann

🚀 THANK YOU, READERS! Our Attack on Planet Falrus Goodreads Giveaway just finished… and I’m honestly blown away. ✨ 715 readers entered✨ 654 added the book to their Want-to-Read shelves✨ 20 winners received copies Seeing so many people curious about the Falrus universe means more than you know. If you entered, shelved, shared, or supported the book in any way — thank you. You’re helping an indie sci-fi world grow. To the winners: I hope you enjoy the journey. And if you like

Dear Spacetravellers, Sci-fi loves the dramatic version of invasion: ships appear, lasers fire, cities explode, heroes run. But if you strip away the movie magic and ask a doctor’s favourite question — “OK… but biologically and logistically, what would really happen?” — planetary war looks very different. And honestly? Much quieter.Much slower.Much more terrifying. Because real invasions aren’t about explosions. They’re about physics and supply chains . First: forget landing

Dear Spacetravellers, First things first: this week, Planet Falrus hit #1 on Amazon’s bestseller list for Children’s Literature — alright, in the free category… but for a small planet with limited infrastructure and only one known export (chaos), that’s still pretty impressive 🚀 Now — onto this week’s deep dive in worldbuilding and old storytelling technologies. African Archetypes Hiding in Sci-Fi Science fiction loves its archetypes: the rebellious hacker the honor-bound

Attack on Planet Falrus just hit #1 in multiple Amazon bestseller categories ! 🏅 #1 Children’s Dystopian Sci-fi 🏅 #1 Children’s Space Exploration 🏅 #1 Children’s Action & Adventure Sci-fi I’m stunned, delighted, and honestly still processing it. 😄 Thank you to everyone who downloaded, shared, and cheered on this tiny sci-fi adventure with a big heart. It means the world. 💛 If you haven’t snagged your copy yet, it’s free for a limited time — perfect for curious readers

Dear Spacetravellers, This week’s newsletter is an emotional one for me. It feels deeply personal. If you’ve ever lived under foreign occupation—whether due to war, civil conflict, military coups, or social unrest—especially at the hands of your own compatriots, you’ll understand the psychological terrain I’m about to explore. As some of you know, I lived through a coup d’état in my country of origin in Africa when I was a child. There are, of course, much worse things to exp