Twelve people can change the world.
The Apophenia Gold series is “magical realism” or historical fiction. Only the characters and situations in these books are fictional: the magical elements and the themes are true.
Apophenia Gold.
The Story of Honey Savannah
Book 1 in the series
“So.” He started, “What have you accomplished over the past couple of days?”
“I have a new name. I already had it, I mean. I’m surprised you didn’t know about it.”
“And it is?”
“Apophenia. Gold. Apophenia Gold.”
“Very interesting…. Apophenia… Those who have earsto hear….” Michael said, a smile breaking like a little sun on his face.
Mercury’s Riddles.
Book 2 in the series
“The Eighth Sphere, as might be expected of a dystopian parallel universe, presented itself as a world of endless comforts, entertainments, perfect freedom and perfect information. When the first spidery limbs of this netherworld had begun to infiltrate the real earth – back in the nineties – it had seemed so unthreatening. The newly born netherworld was not frightening. It was a clumsy little stick figure of a child, a little hastily drawn spider, that was attempting to crawl around and do some not very useful things”
The Substance of Thought.
Book 3 in the series
“Apophenia had skills that were unusual, but perhaps the most unusual skill was the ability to change her voice at will. She perceived all voices as specific colors and textures, including her own. Because of how precise her voice memory was, she was always able to recall and recognize a person’s voice, as well as remember exactly which voice color she had used with which person. Michael’s voice was 24 carat gold. Igor’s was sagebrush green. The Three Fates all seemed to have transparent, pastel voices – yellow, pink, and orange sherbet.”
If you take anything from Apophenia Gold, let it be: Ask better questions. Move off grid, grow food.
The Archetypes
Born 1984
Honey Savannah
Honey-colored eyes, brownish hair. Wears glasses. Pseudonym: Apophenia Gold. Unusual voice skills – records audio books. Trades cryptocurrency. Runs the conspiracy website “Journal for Apophenic Research” Grew up in New England with academic parents.
Appears 44 – 55
The Magician, Michael
Sleight of hand or precognitive skills. Clean and neutral appearance, middle height, brown hair, tan skin, green or grey eyes, non-descript clothing, gold watch
Born 1982
Raphael
Mad Scientist math genius type “yet unable to take care of a succulent”. Honey’s friend from way back who taught her about cryptocurrencies and online annonymity. Currently researching censorship. Engaged to Lucy.
Born 1983
Igor
Born in Bulgaria, black hair, green eyes. Came to the U.S. for university, studied economics. Peacemaker, idealist. Honey’s first love.
Approximately 23
Maggie
Bartender. Dancer, trained ballerina, long false eyelashes. Great sense of style. Witty, distractible, talks alot. Born and raised in Savannah. Girlfriend of Rita.
About 87 years old.
Esmerelda
Rural preacher in Georgia, spiritual leader and teacher. A prophet-like atmosphere surrounds her. Grandmother of Maggie. Tiny woman with intense eyes. Long floral dresses.
Born 1972
Mercury
Tall, very fit, military looking. Loyal, diligent, a protector. Cargo pants, rucksack, black t-shirt. Mother, Katrina, is ethnically Russian but American born. He was raised by grandmother for first ten years. Joined military in 1996, separated in 2017. Marine, 21 years. Falls in love with Ruby.
Born 1979
Lucy
Delicate in face and movements, grounded. healer and herbalist. Raphael’s fiancee.
in his late 50’s
George Near
Monk, looks somewhat like Isaac Newton, intelligent, silver framed glasses, close cropped gray hair. Writer, researcher of books about the medieval church. Lives in monastery near Abilene Texas.
perhaps 47
Bruce
Monk. Prolific and intense, artist. paints medieval type images. Tall intense face. Dark eyes and dark hair and heavy eyebrows.
Ruby
Charming, light hearted, sociable, easy going. Long dark hair in a braid. Half Bulgarian, Irina’s granddaughter. Wearing a red dress. Married young, divorced two years ago. Father was never around, Mother (Irina’s daughter) died young. Falls in love with Mercury.
Appears in her 50’s
Miriam
Long dark hair in a braid. Dark Hazel eyes. Silver wire rim glasses. Very unusual clothing: patchwork type of leather and fabric, looks handmade and medieval. Cowboy hat. Gold tooth in the side of her mouth.
The Village of Biensa
Biensa was founded as an intentional, off-grid community by Irina, Ruby’s Bulgarian Grandmother. The village is tucked in a river valley deep in the Montana wilderness.
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Apophenia Gold
The Story of Honey Savannah
“So.” He started, “What have you accomplished over the past couple of days?”
“I have a new name. I already had it, I mean. I’m sur- prised you didn’t know about it.”
“And it is?”
“Apophenia. Gold. Apophenia Gold.”
“Very interesting…. Apophenia… Those who have earsto hear….” Michael said, a smile breaking like a little sun on his face.
Mercury’s Riddles
Book 2: Apophenia Gold
“The Eighth Sphere, as might be expected of a dystopian parallel universe, presented itself as a world of endless comforts, entertainments, perfect freedom and perfect information. When the first spidery limbs of this netherworld had begun to infiltrate the real earth – back in the nineties – it had seemed so unthreatening. The newly born netherworld was not frightening. It was a clumsy little stick figure of a child, a little hastily drawn spider, that was attempting to crawl around and do some not very useful things”
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