Nonfiction · A Field Guide
AI for the Curious and Confused
A practical, surprisingly human guide to understanding AI.
Writing for the curious.
Author · Educator · Explorer
I’m A. Sebesta, an explorer of worlds—both real and imagined. As an author and educator, I’m driven by curiosity and a passion for bringing clarity to complex ideas.
Two books and counting
Choose your next world.
From the big questions of artificial intelligence to an epic quest through a legendary realm, every book begins with curiosity.
Young Adult Fantasy · Book One
Saga of the Sages: The Quest Home
A young adult fantasy adventure inspired by the classic Legend of Zelda video game.
Other writings
Recent writing.
Short stories, essays, and ideas that live beyond the books. Read a piece here, download one for later, or continue on Medium.
Explore the library
We’ve Played This Game Before
The AI race feels new. The game behind it isn’t. A look at what Cold War politics and game theory can teach us about what comes next.
Read this pieceHow I AI:
The principles and personal guidelines that shape how I use AI in my writing—and how I stay transparent about it.
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A little about me
Writing my way into a new season.
I’m a recovering workaholic who started writing as a way to slow down, pay attention, and make sense of the world. Since leaving my job a couple of years ago, I’ve self-published a young adult fantasy adventure and a practical primer on artificial intelligence.
When I’m not writing, I’m chasing my kids, the sun, or the next adventure.
The longer versionOut in the world
Events & appearances.
Second Saturdays: Writers’ Open Mic
A. Sebesta will read at Pennington’s monthly writers’ open mic. The community reading begins at 6:00 PM and lasts roughly one hour.
Pennington’s Books · 400 E. Main St., Suite 150, Chattanooga, TN