Fiction

While much of his career has been focused on dramatic writing, Beto’s creative passion for fiction is undeniable. The genre of high fantasy initially sparked his desire to be a writer and fueled him throughout my nearly twenty years as a storyteller.

From the author:

For most of my career, I subdued this interest. Largely because I grew weary of seeing the same kind of stories, told in the same ways, from the same cultural perspectives. They all seemed to be variations on the classic tropes of a genre that relies heavily on Western European cultures, values, myths, and traditions. Agree with me or not, you can’t deny the influence! And as an artist who comes from a multi-ethnic family, I always long for variety, multiplicity, and new ways to celebrate a diversity of cultures and inspirations in honest, intentional ways.

But the seeds for Kir were always there. A small index folder in my Dropbox slowly filled with ideas, and in 2018, I had the revelation as to how I could create a world and platform for these stories. I began dreaming of a world where white supremacy and colonialism were the aberration, not the norm. A world with communities influenced by inspiring mythologies indigenous to Latin America, Africa, and Asia. Where magic is formed through the symbiotic relationship between the planet and all living things.

So I began to write.

And I have not stopped.

Since that time, I have been developing and worldbuilding a project that is deeply rooted in the genre of High Fantasy, but which prioritizes non-Western folklore and cultural inspirations. It’s been an amazing few years of exploration. To be honest, I never expected it to be more than a fun divergence with what little creative free time I have in the early mornings. But my love for the idea, the process, and its potential have blossomed into a deep, rich, epic setting that I am so excited to share. Welcome to the World of Kir.