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Ahmed Al-Sheikh

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in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Currently a resident of Northern California, Ahmed Al-Sheikh was born in Saudi Arabia in 1982. As a lifelong literature fan, he always found himself particularly drawn to the fantasy genre. Influenced by Neil Gaiman, Robert E. Howard, and countless others, Ahmed has a long-lasting passion for writing and a style all his own. When not working on his writing, Ahmed works as a freelance writer reviewing films, video games, and entertainment news. He is a longtime student of the martial arts who works toward advancing his skills regularly.

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Lunen: Triblood

4.19 avg rating — 31 ratings — published 2013 — 7 editions
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Update on things

I know it's been a while, but huge things have happened. I managed to launch my first novel, and I'm going to link you guys so you can read on all formats.

Createspace direct:
https://www.createspace.com/4002409

Amazon kindle:
http://www.amazon.com/Lunen-Triblood-...

Barnes and noble (print and nook):
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/lunen...

Smashwords:
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view...

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Published on July 31, 2013 13:50 Tags: fantasy, lunen, sci-fi
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“Never confuse cynicism for intelligence.”
Ahmed Al-Sheikh

“I love deadlines. I love the whooshing noise they make as they go by.”
Douglas Adams, The Salmon of Doubt: Hitchhiking the Galaxy One Last Time

“Never laugh at live dragons.”
J.R.R. Tolkien

“I write to give myself strength. I write to be the characters that I am not. I write to explore all the things I'm afraid of. ”
Joss Whedon

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