Dr. Nasrullah Anwar

I don't like teenagers. I've taught them for long enough to know that. I barely like my own teenagers. Can someone explain to me why I write for teenagers then?

A reading from the first chapter of A Sword of Gold and Ruin. My strangest, most beautiful book.

The best new science fiction books of March 2026 The latest in Adrian Tchaikovsky’s Children of Time series is out this month, along with a speculative retelling of Moby-Dick and a forgotten classic from 1936

@aptshadow.bsky.social has been featured in a New Scientist article:
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Happy Read an Ebook Week! To help you find a book to celebrate, you can find my entire collection at a promotional price at @Smashwords from March 1 - March 7. Find my books and many more at www.smashwords.com/sale #ebookweek26 #Smashwords

Revenge vs Redemption #thelastofus #lou2 #lastofus2 YouTube video by Noor A Jahangir

What happens if a revenge arc crosses paths with a redemption arc? #thelastofuspart2
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The next episode of the Folklore Podcast is the deepest of dives into that classic folkloric children’s tale THE BOX OF DELIGHTS

I’ll be joined by the playwright of the stage adaptation, @pierstorday.bsky.social , BBC documentary maker Chris Chapman and Masefield biographer Phil Errington

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I'm not gonna say its the worst thing I ever done. But its definitely up there.

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Good luck with that

Anna Smith Spark Reads: A Sword of Gold and Ruin YouTube video by Noor A Jahangir

If you've still not experienced a reading by Anna Smith Spark @annasmithspark.bsky.social, here is your chance to listen to her read from the opening chapter of A Sword of Gold and Ruin.
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The Problem with Revenge #grimdark #fantasy #characterdevelopment YouTube video by Noor A Jahangir

@annasmithspark.bsky.social talks about the problem with revenge narratives
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Don't forget to get a mini mic for all the podcasting. I recommend the dji mini. Its what I use with my dji osmo 7 gimble.

Just a reminder to everyone interested in October's Fantasycon that the ticket prices go up on March 1st! @britfantasysoc.bsky.social

I've got my #fantasycon2026 ticket and hotel booked. Now I've just got to make sure I finish the book and get it ready to launch by that date. Who else is coming?
@britfantasysoc.bsky.social @davidgreenwriter.bsky.social @shonak.bsky.social @robincmduncan.bsky.social

It is always a pleasure talking to @annasmithspark.bsky.social, her insights and thoughts on fantasy fiction are illuminating.

Man with axe and multiple weapons enters mosque during Taraweeh prayers The incident happened at on Tuesday 8.30pm at the Manchester Central Mosque at Victoria Park in Rusholme

Sp this happened in Manchester last night. www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/2588443...

Essence of Grimdark #grimdark YouTube video by Noor A Jahangir

@annasmithspark.bsky.social shares her thoughts on Grimdark
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Action/Fantasy/Sci-Fi/Thriller Festival A showcase of the best Action/Adventure/Fantasy/Sci-Fi/Thriller Films and Screenplays from around the world. Festival takes place every single month. ...

A showcase of the best Action/Adventure/Fantasy/Sci-Fi/Thriller Films and Screenplays from around the world.

Festival takes place every single month.

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Thank you. I'm really looking forward to reading it

Shroud by @aptshadow.bsky.social is on sale for 99p on the Kobo bookstore. One of his latest books.

UK racists and traitors with a simplified genetic makeup go on a hate spree, attacking and harassing regular people while chanting foreign propaganda after being mobilized by Russian / Israeli social disruption operatives.

Author Beware: Marketing Scammers Targeting You
#bookmarketingscam #writingcommunity #authors #fiction #author #writing #amwriting #amediting #writer #booksky #writerslife #indieauthor #shortstory
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Just finished watching Good Will Hunting with my son. He loved it. It was my 4th time. I enjoyed watching the character beats and the natural dialogue.

‘Don’t go to the US – not with Trump in charge’: the UK tourist with a valid visa detained by ICE for six weeks Karen Newton was in America on the trip of a lifetime when she was shackled, transported and held for weeks on end. With tourism to the US under increasing strain, she says, ‘If it can happen to me, i...

White British woman detained by ice
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I also run a series of interviews with #Publishers so if you're an indie press why not pop across to the blog and see if you want to be involved? There's only 30 so always on the lookout for anyone wanting to be involved

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Check out Bald and Balding's own Rosaire Bushey and myself live tomorrow from 1 to 2pm EST. You can find us on the following links:

Youtube:
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Here is the Facebook one for those watching there:
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S3, E6 Return of the Queen, Anna Smith Spark YouTube video by Noor A Jahangir

The Return of the Queen, @annasmithspark.bsky.social on Fantasy & Faith. #fantasy, #writing, #grimdark
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Khair Mubarak

Abu Hurairah has related that the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: "Allah does not regard your bodies and looks, but looks at your hearts." (Muslim)

#Islam #Hadith

Is this the 1st game? I tried out two but didn't really get into it until the 3rd game