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Fatou SAMB

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Dear new friends,

As someone who speaks several languages, I have always dreamed of using my talent to weave stories that bridge cultures. Today, I'm delighted to share that dream realized. Bienvenue dans le monde merveilleux de Muneeb et Samiah. J'espère que vous y trouverez une merveilleuse évasion.

Muneeb et Samiah is a unique collection of 9 enchanting tales from medieval Africa, where for emperors with 799 wives love becomes poison, accursed warriors face deadly dares from their long-awaited sweethearts, and fallen noblewomen discover hope through rivers teeming with magical creatures. Written in the classical style of fairy tales, it is aimed at an international audience. It is currently #1 in Amazon's "Fables et Contes" category ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Why I Chose Medieval Africa for Fairy Tales: Breaking Stereotypes

I've always loved fairy tales—the Brothers Grimm, One Thousand and One Nights, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. But as someone who speaks many a language and moves between cultures, I kept noticing something missing.

Where were the African palaces in our fairy tales?

The gap I wanted to fill

Medieval Africa had emperors with hundreds of wives. Fortified cities with towering walls. Multi-story palaces with o Read more of this blog post »
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“— Oui, dit la dame. Voyez-vous j’ai toujours eu peur de la vieillesse. Pour y échapper, j’ai vendu mon âme à un démon en échange d’avoir toute la beauté du monde. Je lui appartiens maintenant et à jamais. Je suis sa femme et aussi son esclave.”
Fatou SAMB, Muneeb et Samiah: Fables et Contes de l'Afrique médiévale

“Il est vrai que vous avez peut-être trente ans et non pas cent. Cependant, on me fait part que vous possédez trois vies et que vous en avez usé deux déjà, dit-il tristement.”
Fatou SAMB, Muneeb et Samiah: Fables et Contes de l'Afrique médiévale

“Il est vrai que vous avez peut-être trente ans et non pas cent. Cependant, on me fait part que vous possédez trois vies et que vous en avez usé deux déjà, dit-il tristement.”
Fatou SAMB, Muneeb et Samiah: Fables et Contes de l'Afrique médiévale

“— Oui, dit la dame. Voyez-vous j’ai toujours eu peur de la vieillesse. Pour y échapper, j’ai vendu mon âme à un démon en échange d’avoir toute la beauté du monde. Je lui appartiens maintenant et à jamais. Je suis sa femme et aussi son esclave.”
Fatou SAMB, Muneeb et Samiah: Fables et Contes de l'Afrique médiévale

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