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The historical fiction Asayi: An Autistic Teens Journey to Topple a Shogun in Medieval Japan will offer attendees at ReadersMagnets Book Confab LA and Los Angeles Times Festival of Books a thrilling and deeply resonant historical drama set in the tumultuous era of feudal Japan.
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This is a really well-written book with a compelling story. Asayis journey through extremely difficult circumstances in a time when autism was not understood is grueling, and ultimately, rewarding. This story weaves in lots of interesting details about Japanese history, so the reader comes away with a new appreciation of medieval Japan. – Erin S McIntyre
The self-publishing and book marketing company ReadersMagnet is proud to exhibit Asayi: An Autistic Teens Journey to Topple a Shogun in Medieval Japan by Sharon Curcio at two upcoming book events this April in California: the Book Confab LA and the 2025 Los Angeles Times Festival of Books (LATFOB) on April 26-27, 2025, at the University of Southern California (USC) campus, Los Angeles.
At the Book Confab LA, authors will engage readers beyond the craft of writing. Attendees will immerse themselves in character development, challenge preconceptions, and explore the journey behind the stories. The Los Angeles Times Festival of Books (LATFOB) is the largest free public event celebrating literature in the US, attracting 150,000 attendees.
Theres harrowing tension in being Asayi. As an autistic young woman navigating a world dominated by power struggles and unrelenting political upheaval, Asayis story is one of resilience, identity, and defiance against oppression. Readers will be drawn not only to her journey but also to the remarkable individuals who form her circlethose who dare to challenge a punitive regime in an era where deception, court intrigue, and shifting alliances dictate survival.
Rich with historical detail, Asayi immerses readers in the perilous realities of medieval Japan. It is a world where warriors and underbelly figures from all levels of society emerge, ghostly apparitions haunt the living, and secret identities hold the key to rebellion. At its heart, Curcios novel is about finding ones place in an unforgiving world, forging bonds of loyalty and love, and standing against injusticethemes that echo across time and remain strikingly relevant today.
With its masterful storytelling, layered intrigue, and captivating characters, Asayi delivers a powerful underdog story that resonates deeply with modern readers.
Purchase a copy of Asayi: An Autistic Teens Journey to Topple a Shogun in Medieval Japan on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Learn more about Sharon Curcio and her works by visiting her website at https://www.sharon-curcio.com. Book lovers are invited to check out the books display at the Book Confab LA and ReadersMagnets exhibit at the 2025 Los Angeles Times Festival of Books.
Authors Biography:
Sharon Curcio began her career in the fast-paced world of NYC advertising, transitioning from account executive to copywriter. A versatile storyteller, her lyric play Contemplating Fire was staged as an oratorio in 2022. She has penned scripts spanning multiple genres, including Asayi (a 15th-century Japanese historical drama) and Resonance (a climate change drama). In collaboration with Diana Saenz, she co-wrote Til She Comes Home (a military drama) and Cowboy Poet (a Western inspired by the Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Elko, NV). Sharons diverse background in corporate, military, and education sectors profoundly influences her compelling narratives.
Asayi: An Autistic Teens Journey to Topple a Shogun in Medieval Japan
Author: Sharon Curcio
Genre: General Fiction (including literary and historical)
Publisher: Independently Published
Published date: May 13, 2024
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