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Sharif Khan is the multi-genre author of the comedy novel, THE SUFI SURFER, epic fantasy, BRAVE FORTUNE, and the inspirational personal development book, PSYCHOLOGY OF THE HERO SOUL (as mentioned in Reader's Digest).

Grab his upcoming release THE SUFI SURFER, now available to preorder on Amazon.

He lives in Toronto, is a former bookseller, and is a graduate of the Humber School for Writers. He also served as a Writing Workshop Facilitator for Writers Collective of Canada and Director of the MetroActive Writers Club.

Sharif devoted several years to immersive study in psychology and human development for his Hero Soul book—research which helps fuel his fiction.

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Sharif Khan You are forbidden to dream, or at least recall and discuss dreams. And attempting to do so can land you in the insane asylum, or worse. (A premise in …moreYou are forbidden to dream, or at least recall and discuss dreams. And attempting to do so can land you in the insane asylum, or worse. (A premise in my dystopian fantasy novel, BRAVE FORTUNE). (less)
Sharif Khan If I encounter writer's block, I'll walk around the block, and sometimes that will unblock me. Other times, I will switch to research and reading up m…moreIf I encounter writer's block, I'll walk around the block, and sometimes that will unblock me. Other times, I will switch to research and reading up material related to the scene and brainstorm ideas, until the idea coalesces.

Sometimes I'll sleep on it and the problem will resolve in the morning. But perhaps the best way to cure writer's block is to WRITE! Just write a crappy scene and move on to writing the next scene. You can then go back and re-write the crappy scene better because you will have more knowledge about the story progression. (less)
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Psychology of the Hero Soul

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FREE Giveaway for BRAVE FORTUNE ends December 31, 2022

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Sharif Khan and 3 other people liked Opalina's review of Some of the Dharma:
Some of the Dharma by Jack Kerouac
"i've been reading this off and on for years. its a valid type of inspiration, both spiritually and creativly. "
Jack's Book by Barry Gifford
"Fame destroyed Jack Kerouac. Before On the Road was published, Jack was a prolific writer who, in his works, memorialized at great length his friends. This becomes evident in Barry Gifford's Jack's Book: An Oral Biography of Jack Kerouac, which goes " Read more of this review »
Jack's Book by Barry Gifford
"This was my bible when I was 16-17yrs old. How I dreamed of being a beat, and how I copied such style in my diary entries of the time. I give it high marks purely for nostalgia."
Jack's Book by Barry Gifford
"I was not a Kerouac fan per se, but I was able to read this book one summer as part of my job for the Park Service in his hometown of Lowell. It was one of the best biographies that I ever read. I was completely engrossed.

One of my favorite aspects w" Read more of this review »
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Sharif Khan added a status update: COVER REVEAL for my NEW comedy novel, THE SUFI SURFER!

Now available to pre-order on Amazon!

Mystic misfit Sufi surfer, AMER FATEH, a bumbling buffoon 'holy fool' character unleashes a wave of mischief, chaos & healing in a broken beach community.

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“Writing is the high alchemy of the soul that combines words and ideas to create magic.”
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“Purification before revelation.”
Sharif Khan, Brave Fortune

“Success is living your essence.”
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“Pain will be his guru.”
Sharif Khan, Brave Fortune

“Generosity liberates the soul.”
Sharif Khan, Brave Fortune

“Heroes are rebels with a cause. Rebels because they challenge the traditional ways of thinking and refuse to follow the herd. They have a cause, a vision, that’s larger than life.”
Sharif Khan, Psychology of the Hero Soul

“Purification before revelation.”
Sharif Khan, Brave Fortune

“Shut your eyes and see.”
James Joyce

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Sharif Khan Majenta wrote: "Hello, Sharif! Thank you for contacting me! I hope you are keeping well and safe and having a good week. Congratulations on your books! Happy reading, writing, and everything else. Blessings, peace..."

Thanks so much, Majenta. Peace and blessings.


Majenta Hello, Sharif! Thank you for contacting me! I hope you are keeping well and safe and having a good week. Congratulations on your books! Happy reading, writing, and everything else. Blessings, peace, hope, and strength.
Best wishes from Majenta


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