Jananie Baskaran

Jananie Baskaran asked Nadia Hashimi:

Hi Nadia, I just wanted to say I'm in awe of your writing! I just finished Sparks like Stars and loved every bit of it. I loved the way you created a balance in Sitara's character as a bold and independant woman while equally carrying a vulnerable, empathetic side to her. Is there a specific book you've read that you keep going back to, in times of motivation?

Nadia Hashimi Jananie, thank you for this gracious note. So glad to hear Sitara connected with you. I don't go back to a single book for motivation but I do turn to books (plural, general). When I'm stuck or frustrated in my writing, I look for a book that will inspire me with their beautiful storytelling, with their intriguing characters, with their atmosphere. I look at the books on my shelves. I wander through a bookstore. I remember that it's possible to add diversity and perspective to those shelves if I can. just. get. the. words. out. Happy reading. Happy summer.

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Connie

Connie asked Nadia Hashimi:

The parliament in Afghanistan is portrayed as being full of warlords and people who committed war crimes. Women who cannot even read are often merely puppets to further the causes of their husbands. Has this situation improved at all?

Jennifer

Jennifer asked Nadia Hashimi:

Hi Nadia, my mother & I recently finished When the Moon is Low & thoroughly enjoyed it, but it BEGS a sequel! My mother finished it late at night & immediately went to Amazon to download the "sequel" only to discover there wasn't one! I'm sure you are asked often, but would you consider writing a sequel to tie up their stories? We look forward to reading your other novels. You have a lot of talent -- keep writing!

Helen O'Toole

Helen O'Toole asked Nadia Hashimi:

Thank you Nadia for writing When the Moon is Low which I loved reading albeit with such sadness in my heart for the plight of refugee families seeking a safe haven. Will there be a continuation of these characters in another context?

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