Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I was born in Pakistan in a Muslim household, a very respectable family, who gave me the best education in the best school. My mother taught me English, and she influenced me to have a reading habit. I started writing when I was 14, and I know from that on that I wanted to be a writer. I have written many books so far, but when I turned 23, I promised myself I would start publishing them. My books are mostly fantasy, spiritual, women’s fiction, poetry and YA fiction. My aim is to provoke thoughts and emotions in readers, make them have a deeper connection with the story and relate it to their personal life.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My first published book is ‘Death’s Life’ and the title may seem dark, but it reflects on the relationship of mother and daughter, humanity and how humans are forgetting to be humane.
The idea was popped in my head in a funeral in 2015, when I saw a mother mourning for her young dead son, and I had to write it.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Sometimes I cry when I am writing because it becomes very painful to write some thoughts.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I am very inspired by Harry Potter, The Hunger Games, The Handmaid’s tale, The Last Unicorn, Every word you cannot say, The Little Prince. It’s more of the quotes than the story itself which inspire me.
What are you working on now?
I am working on promoting my first novel and hopefully I will get back to writing soon!
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I use social media.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Don’t give up.
Failing is a success in itself.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
At least you can say you tried.
That’s an advice from me to me.
What are you reading now?
I am reading ‘Love and time’ by Alex Baron, it’s a nice love story.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Writing and another book and getting on NYT bestseller list. That is my goal in life; keep writing and publishing, at least one person will say I am their favorite author.
If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
Harry Potter because who wouldn’t want the best book of all times!
The fault in our stars because oblivion is inevitable.
Quran, once we forgot our identity, we forget everything.
Bible, just curious to read it.
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