In Sorchia’s Universe, we value each and every inhabitant from ghosts and ghouls to vampires and thralls to witches, sorcerers, jinns, genies, and even foolish (and not so foolish) mortals. As a matter of fact, the more the merrier! A rich mixture makes the Universe happy. My guest today explores diversity and inclusion in a snappy fantasy series. This is RELEASE DAY for Nikki Minty’s Zadok Series. Take a peek.

Nikki Minty’s self-published trilogy is sweeping up multiple indie book awards. With undercurrents of the importance of inclusion and looking beyond someone’s colour and creed, The Zadok Series touches on timely topics and aims to create a vivid, immersive experience for teens and young adult readers.

From Nikki:

The Zadok Series is a three-part Fantasy series which explores the impact of inclusion and equality within a racially diverse world.

Times are changing, and the younger generations are learning more about acceptance and equality in schools, but it’s up to all of us, as individuals, to break down those barriers in everyday living. Be kind and respectful of others regardless of their differences. We are all the one species, and therefore, we should come together as one and strive for greatness. John Lennon’s song “Imagine”, is inspirational and one day I hope society could learn to “Live as one”.

The story behind the story:

My son Randall Jackson, AKA RJ, helped to inspire The Zadok Series. 

We were sitting in the library, waiting for his sister to finish her art class, and he asked me, “I wonder what happens after you die.” 

RJ said, “Wouldn’t it be cool if every time we died, we regenerated onto a different Planet?”

Of course, I jumped on this idea and together we discussed what the different races on the next planet would look like and what new capabilities/powers they would have.

As a tribute, I’ve modelled a character after my son, RJ. He has Asperger’s/Autism and is quirky with a brain like an encyclopaedia.

ONE girl. TWO worlds. THREE books.

Ruby was murdered on Earth eighteen years ago and reincarnated on Zadok as a Pastel Zeek named Harlow. To be born at the bottom of her race’s caste colour system to a middle-class family of Magentas has made Harlow a source of conflict amongst the ruling Purples, and a source of derision from all three colours.

When Harlow is attacked by a fuegor on Zadok, the effects of its slow reacting venom triggers an unforeseen phenomenon, and due to the strong connection she’d had with her twin sister, Jade, from her previous life, her human spirit is unexpectedly drawn back to Earth.
Now living a double life, she is plunged into a world of intrigue on both planets.

On earth, she watches on in horror as Jade reconnects with Lucas, unaware he was the man who murdered Ruby and got away with it. And to complicate things further, she’s being pursued by Alex, the ghost of Lucas’ twin–who has connections to Zadok and knows more about their ruthless politics than she could have ever imagined.

On Zadok, she becomes embroiled with Jax, the son of the Commanding family. He’s determined to bring about change to the colony’s colour system, but his fight for justice will come at a cost. Forbidden love complicates everything, and Harlow soon finds herself at the heart of an explosive revolution that will end up transforming the landscape of Zadok forever.

As secrets unravel and alliances shift, Harlow must navigate deadly betrayals and impossible choices to help protect those she cares about.

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