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 libraryFor the Record
Evie wakes in the silent hold of a prison ship with no memory of how she arrived. As fear closes in, a demand for names becomes her unlikely act of resistance.
Read or downloadOn Medium
Essays, reflections, and ideas already living out in the world—from everyday observations to questions that needed more room.
Continue on Medium
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