by Qaisra Shahraz | Aug 24, 2015 | Author Friends, Books, Events & News, Islamabad, Travels, Writing Diaries
I was hosted by my wonderful friend, Najeeba, and her husband, Arif, both of whom I have known for over two decades. What a lovely evening it was, and such a treat for me to visit their lovely home (I was quite taken with their wall-to-wall book-lined...
by Qaisra Shahraz | Jul 12, 2015 | Blog, Writing Diaries
Here, for a change – after attending and hosting so many iftars – I am enjoying a quiet day at home, just writing and spending time with my wonderful characters. Why are they wonderful? Because I adore them – after all, I gave birth to them. However, they are all...
by Qaisra Shahraz | Jan 20, 2015 | Blog, Travels, Writing Diaries
Writing the latest novel, set in Morocco and Paris, has both been a challenging and an enjoyable process. My research first began in Paris early last year by a visit to the Arab quarter with its Tunisian sweet shops. In May, I headed down to the continent of Africa to...
by Qaisra Shahraz | Jul 31, 2014 | Australia 2014, Byron Bay, Events & News, Writing Diaries
I am literally on the other side of the world! Arrived at the Byron Bay Writers Festival this afternoon and met up with the world-famous Jeanette Winterson, a wonderful lady who also lives in Manchester. We enjoyed an excellent party – great place, great food,...
by Web Admin | Jul 3, 2014 | Miscellaneous, Writing Diaries
29th June 2014 The first day of Ramadhan – the first fast- and returning to the novel after weeks away…busy with inspections after inspections. I feel terrible at having neglected my novel and characters for so long. But it could not be helped. What a day it is…I...
by Web Admin | Jul 1, 2014 | Miscellaneous, Writing Diaries
10th May 2014 I am on a train, travelling back to Marrakesh. It’s time to go home. My wonderful friends and hosts in Rabat accompanied me to the station and saw me off. I amreflecting on what a wonderful week it has been – spending it with two such...
