Sharif Khan

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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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The Sufi Surfer

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Psychology of the Hero Soul

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Meet AMER FATEH 🤡 - protagonist of THE SUFI SURFER 🏄‍♂️

Meet Amer Fateh, protagonist of The Sufi Surfer


Meet AMER FATEH - the main character of my novel. A mystic misfit full of paradoxes:

👹 Grotesque / Luminous 🌙

🤡 Clown / Wise Fool 🧙‍♂️

💩 Profane / Sacred 🕌

💥 Disruptor / Healer ❤️‍🩹

Here is how an early reviewer describes him:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Amer is one of the most endearing protagonists I have ever encountered. He is socially awkward, perpetually misunderstood, prone to digestive mishaps, and about as fa Read more of this blog post »
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Secrets of Divine Love by A. Helwa
"I am completely entranced by this book - I finished it in two nights.

It’s not your average book on religion that dictates rules and demand practices. This book inspires you to have your own spiritual experience and relationship with the Divine,m.

Whet" Read more of this review »
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"Thanks to NetGalley ARC I had the pleasure of reading this book.

The Sufi Surfer follows a young man searching for purpose who becomes entangled with a spiritual retreat that promises enlightenment, but leads us in an unexpected journey keeping reade" Read more of this review »
Sharif Khan added a status update: Are you coming to my book launch on 888? Toronto is heating up with this summer’s funniest satirical comedy beach read: THE SUFI SURFER! 🏄‍♂️

On August 8 at 8pm join us for a celebration of love, light & laughter!

Click the link & tap REGISTER to get your FREE ticket!
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" Sandy, thanks so much for taking the time to ride THE SUFI SURFER wave and leaving this fab review! "
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“Writing is the high alchemy of the soul that combines words and ideas to create magic.”
Sharif Khan

“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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