Zainab Khan

Zainab Khan

Children of War, poem, issue 52, September 2020

Get to know Zainab...

Birthdate?

I was born on 30th August, 2000.

When did you start writing?

I have been writing for as long as I remember. The earliest "book" I wrote (which consisted of 10 pages) was in second grade, which ended rather gloomily if I recall correctly.

Why do you write?

Writing provides an escape to me, an outlet. Spewing what is often nonsense on a page is a cathartic act; my words are my confidant, my stories are my favorite place to be.

Why do you write Science Fiction and/or Fantasy?

Fantasy propels me into a world where I can turn my deepest sorrows into moments of triumphs, where this world's cruelties can temporarily be cast out.

Who is your favorite author? Your favorite story?

The God of Small Things and The Ministry of Utmost Happiness by Arundhati Roy are literary masterpieces in my opinion. One book that shook me to my core was Markus Zusak's The Book Thief; it's quite a read.

If you could write your own epitaph, what would it say?

Death called her, and she said, "Hello, dear friend."

Do you blog?

I have a blog on Instagram called @arewealright where I share snippets from stories I might never get a chance to complete

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