The Children of the Sun

The start of July, despite my illness, has led me to write two stories. I wake up early, sometimes as early as 3 AM, to review, read, and write. I feel blessed when writing. I forget the pain and the constant headaches. When I begin a story, I have to complete it as soon as I can. Just as when I open a new book to read, I have to finish it the same day. Do you feel the same way, too? It takes your mind off any malady when you focus on something you love doing.

Thus, I wrote about the Children of the Sun. Also, since I have tons of readers from South America reading my blog, I wanted to write something unique about a country from the Americas. It was a delightful experience, and their civilisation is an intriguing one.

The Children of the Sun

The story concerns the Incas of Peru. What an enlightening experience it was researching the Andean Highlands and the people of the Americas. I noted how they were steeped in mythical beliefs and wrote a story based on that. The Incas are a dominant race, and their intelligence is awe-inspiring. The story is based on two sisters, the children of the sun, since the Incas worshipped the sun god, Inti.

Martha and Mary in Children of the Sun

Martha and I were Inca women. The history of the Inca Kingdom was as colourful as the skies that rose above the Andean Highlands.

The Incas dominated Peru and its ancient kingdom. Incas are descendants of the Sun God, Inti, and are known as the Children of the Sun.

A brave warrior born in the 15th century, and a true worshipper of Inti, transformed the Inca kingdom by conquering lands in the Americas and turning it into the largest Tawantinsuyu (Inca Empire). 

His name was Pachacuti Inca Yupanqui, and due to his  powerful rule and courage, he was known as the "Earth-Shaker" or "Reverser of the World."  

Emperor Sapa Inca, a divine descendant of Inti, wielded total authority over the Inca Empire, which is renowned for its beliefs and values. The religious and administrative heart of the Empire was meticulously planned and adorned with impressive stone architecture.

Martha and I belonged to an Ayllu, a principally clan-like community of families that shared common ancestry and land. Our parents bred llamas and Alpacas up on the mountains.

According to Inca mythology, Inti sent the Children of the Sun to Earth to bring order and civilisation to humanity. Two Children of the Sun, Manco Capac and Mama Ocllo, emerged from Lake Titicaca and travelled north to establish a city. When they reached Cusco, Inti gave Manco Capac a golden rod. The rod sank easily into the ground and marked the founding of Cusco, the capital of the Inca Empire.

 Soon to be published on Amazon. Watch out for the date of publication. You will love the story woven around the mythical beliefs of the Incas. 

The Adventures of Tiny Star, a children's story, will be out soon, too. 

Other News:

I have tons of books to sell, and am beginning to consolidate them. You can bid for the books and pay through my PayPal account if you want. I will deliver them to you. (Courier charges apply if outside Subang Jaya.)

Right now, I will start with these books:

Authored by me:

Another Place to Call Home

A Christmas Duet

The Healing Riverbeds

How to Rise Above Ridicule

(to find out more, please email me at shobanagomes@gmail.com)

Authored by Others:

Chicken Soup for the College Soul 

I want to teach children: