After ten years of relentless work, refinement, and creative evolution, The Circle of Dead Children by
@homerikofficial has finally found its place in the world (and more specifically, on the shelves of LaGuardia Community College,
@laguardiacc )
This project was never a simple undertaking. What began as a musical idea idea gradually expanded into something far more intricate: a layered narrative shaped by years of research, rewriting, and personal investment. Over the course of a decade, the work matured alongside me, absorbing influences from literature, philosophy, and lived experience. There were long stretches of uncertainty, even moments where the scope of the story felt almost unmanageable, but those periods ultimately became essential to sharpening its voice and direction.
Bringing The Circle of Dead Children to completion required a sustained commitment to craft. Every structural decision, every character arc, and every thematic thread was revisited countless times. The goal was not just to finish a novel, but to create something that resonates on a deeper psychological and symbolic level. It is something that invites readers to engage, question, and reflect.
Now, seeing the book physically available at LaGuardia Community College marks a meaningful milestone. It represents not just the end of a long process, but the beginning of the novel’s life in the hands of readers. There’s a unique significance in placing a work like this within an academic environment, where it can be explored, discussed, and interpreted through multiple lenses.
The novel traces a haunting journey through memory, loss, and identity, as characters confront cycles of trauma and meaning in the form of an original adaptation of #dantesinferno. I’m so excited to share it, this is just the beginning of its journey.
