Books

I Am a Fool to Want You is a vibrant and thought-provoking collection of short stories that presents the world from a transgender perspective. With a vivid imagination, Sosa Villada creates unforgettable characters whose signs of humanity translate into the way they face life challenges and create an identity of their own. These stories follow wild and unexpected paths that make readers wonder about the ostensible reality of things.  

This biography of Kublai Khan focuses on his role in unifying China and establishing a powerful maritime empire.  Following his grandfather Genghis Khan's conquest of much of Asia, Kublai overcame challenges in crossing rivers to defeat the Song dynasty and expand Mongol control. He also invested in developing a navy and merchant fleets, which made China an economic powerhouse despite failed invasions of Japan and Vietnam. The book provides a detailed account of Kublai's reign, his maritime achievements, and their lasting impact, with a broader view of China's maritime history.