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The Demi-Gods is an enchanting blend of Irish mythology, humor, and fantasy. The novel follows the mystical adventures of three travelers who encounter divine beings masquerading as ordinary humans. As they wander through the Irish countryside, magical occurrences blend seamlessly with everyday life. Stephens weaves a tale full of whimsy, philosophical reflections, and charming eccentricities, creating a unique narrative that captures the spirit of folklore and the mystique of ancient Ireland.
About the author
James is a New Zealander. He was a teacher, actor, musician and music director, a journalist and event manager - as well as a husband, father and grandfather. He was a voracious reader, a fluent writer and confident speaker. In 2015, he suffered a hemiparesis, a middle cerebral artery territory infarct. In a word, a stroke. He collapsed, paralysed on his right side, and couldn't speak or write. The hospital intervention was rapid and his limbs were free but his speech was absent. He had/has aphasia.Aphasia is the loss of a previously held ability to articulate ideas or comprehend spoken or written language, resulting from damage to the brain caused by injury or disease - in this case, a stroke. With expert therapists in speech, music and eurhythmy he has re-invented himself. He has a positive and optimistic outlook, electing to view his stroke as a 'stroke of luck'. But his speech is still - suspect."My aphasia forced me to look at my life differently. My expected biography has changed. Now, I am an author - apparently."
