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Super excited to be part of this anthology with a short story about teenage sexuality in Muslim America. Hmmm, does theology factor into sexuality for you?

Honored to be shortlisted by these wonderful readers.

Psst: The application for the 2024 Periplus Fellowship — offering mentorship and community to writers of color — is now open! 🥳 Learn more and apply by 10/27 at bit.ly/periplusfaq. There's no fee to apply. And please help spread the word: retweets and other sharing welcome!

The new issue of Pleiades has arrived! 🎉 This stunner contains a special folio, “KAHANI: Writers from Pakistan and Its Diaspora,” guest edited by Hananah Zaheer 🇵🇰 Link to order in bio!

I have a piece in the new issue of Pleiades edited by the amazing Hananah Zaheer and it's gorgeous. Highly recommend for literary delight. Gratitude to everyone involved in making this beautiful issue!

I have an interactive piece coming out in the voidspace 🕳️SUBS OPEN🕳️! Eeks. You will _______ it!

I wrote for the Guardian about escapism, and what it took to become real. theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

Returning home from ⁦Writers in Paradise⁩ 2024 and I'm already smarter! nytimes.com/badges/games/v…

Elinor and I are putting on an amazing literary open mic series in Issaquah. The first one's on March 4th and we're excited to hear your stories, poems, diaries, letters...

"While I disagree with her on many issues such as abortion, I fear that unless we engage in civil debate, we’ll never heal this divided country. " This article!

For many it’s now sadly obvious, but for those who are in doubt, here’s another evidence-based case that what is underway in Gaza is genocide. This paper and thread by an Israeli academic is commendable for its courage, care and clarity. 👇

I'm honored to be included as a finalist in this line up. Good luck to everyone!

I have a short story in the latest issue of Witness Magazine and it feels so good.

I'll be reading at this!

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