L. S. SHERWOOD

STORIES

Writer's Message

The writing of Children of Syn was originally inspired by Homer’s world-hopping ‘Odyssey’ – assuming Odysseus were a 10-year-old girl in space, fighting for the future survival of humankind.

It’s a story that concerns ordinary people placed into absurd life conditions, all within the context of a larger idiosyncratic universe. In this case, as seen through the eyes of Children, who are rarely given credit for their cleverness, resilience and adaptability.

My true goal was to create Science Fantasy for smart and curious young people, that depicts personal relationships alongside larger human issues… all infused with a sense of humor.

During the writing process, I admit to feeling perpetually challenged, which made me happy. I hope that the joy experienced in composing these words will be shared by those who read it, whether they are young or just trying to stay that way.

L. S. SHERWOOD

Books

| A Scattered Light Trilogy |

About the story...

Ravn is a 10-year-old Child of Luna…

One of only a few original children created after the Collapse of Earth and Scattering of humanity throughout the solar system.

Although training since birth, she is surprised to be Selected with 24 other Children as potential Stewards to oversee the human evolution on one of the 5 APAPTists Colonies.

Along with Phenix, her eccentric Syn, she is thrust into a series of dangerous trials that will test her ability to adapt to alien environments alongside diverse New Humans, themselves genetically modified to survive on their worlds.

Her odyssey takes her to Ceres, Ganymede, Enceladus, Oberon and finally Mars, a journey that will drive her own evolution and force her to confront the adults seeking to control her.

All the while, a hidden Plan unfolds with herself at the center. One that promises to guide the future direction of Humankind and determine what it truly means to be human.

Contact

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stories@lssherwood.com