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  • Auction For Palestine

    I’m so grateful to be included in this fantastic initiative via @book_palestine who are doing such a amazing job raising awareness and funds for such an incredibly important cause. So, are you an aspiring writer with a dream to get published? After six years of writing professionally, I have secrets to share! I’m offering a…

  • Catch up with me on Kid Lit Live!!

    Hey lovelies, It was such a pleasure to speak to Arden last night about all things writing, and especially about this elusive diamond we seek which is publication! Arden is one of publishing’s kindest and most thoughtful people. When she asked me if I wanted to be on her channel, I wasn’t sure if I…

  • My First Cosy Crime Novel ♥️

    I loved following these very likeable characters while they play detective in the beautiful setting of a dreamy Cornwall town 🌊 There were some really great unpredictable moments in the story, that kept me guessing and some really atmospheric scenes by the sea. I’m already looking forward to the next book in the series! Just…

  • A Review of Talking at Night

    Definitely one to read…! (You can thank me later ☺️) Absolutely loved this. Yes, it’s a romantic love story. But then it’s so much more…. Like it’s long and more satisfying and sooo affecting and raw and honest and kind and good…So so good. Although I have to admit, it broke my heart…more than once…

  • Eid Gift Idea 🤩☺️ (and kittens)

    I’ve roped the kittens into a bit of modelling today. D’you blame me?! It’s #Day33 and nearly Eid. So if you’d like to gift a beloved friend or family member, look no further than Ladybird Stories for Eid, written by me and read by the awesome @Actornabil 🤩🤩🤩 Enjoy!! 🎉 #cats #catsofinstagram #catscatscats #catsareawesome #catsarecute…

  • Talk with Sana

    Hello lovelies, Here’s a throwback to 6 months ago when I was interviewed by Sana Khan on her channel, ‘Talk with Sana’. I didn’t share it at the time because I felt self conscious and embarrassed but it just shows how things change, because listening to it now on the brink of submitting my novel…

  • Her

    Her by Mira V Shah,published by Hodder & Stoughton Mira Shah shares a story of intrigue and mystery, delving into the mind of two women whose lives are wholly different. Her story pulls you in from the throat, while exploring topics such as mental health, abuse, race and social class. Sensational stuff! 👏👏🥰 You can…

  • I got an actual physical award!

    Oh my goodness me. I’ve received an actual physical award for my book from the people at Golden Door Awards. Does this make me an award-winning author???!Eeeeeeek! #alhamdulillah #author #goldendoorawards #goldendooraward2022 #awardwinningauthor #medal #dreams #goals #writing #amwriting #author #authorlife

  • Hay-On-Wye (Town of Books)

    We visited Hay-On-Wye, the town of books, a few weeks ago. It has over 20 bookshops and is also the site of the annual Hay Festival. It was every bit as wonderful as I thought it would be for a book-loving family like ourselves! It was especially awesome to pick up some vintage copies of…

  • Fight Back!

    YAY!! Super excited to receive such fabulous book post this weekend! I cannot wait to read this book which has a cover and premise that has intrigued me for months now! My boys loved your book, ‘Boy, Everywhere’ and I am super excited to bring, ‘Fight Back’ into the hearts and minds of the young…