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Desmond X Thompson

Desmond is a poet, writer, and author-illustrator from Oklahoma currently living in California. His debut collection of poetry To Forget Such Troubling Nightmares, uses key moments and creative storytelling to give readers a look into his world as a gay person of color living with mental illness. Thompson is also an aspiring fantasy writer. His Native America based fantasy project is set to be released in 2027. A proud member of Cherokee Nation, Thompson enjoys being active in the community and collecting books on Native American history.

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How Sweet Must We Dream:

To Forget Such Troubling Nightmares

$9.99

Coming November 13th