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Dr. Nasrullah Anwar

@noorajahangir

Writer of fantasy and sf. Social Scientist. Podcaster. Works in Adult Education. Member of BFS and ALCS. Posts about writing, SFF, current affairs. Visit https://www.trollking.co.uk, https://ko-fi.com/noorajahangir?ref=onboarding_email_founderwelcome

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03.03.2026 13:48 πŸ‘ 7600 πŸ” 2777 πŸ’¬ 249 πŸ“Œ 128

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?

04.03.2026 17:39 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

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

03.03.2026 16:07 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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:
Adrian Tchaikovsky’s latest is among the best new science fiction books of March 2026 | New Scientist share.google/hsmIuQZx76jU...

02.03.2026 17:53 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Smashwords – Sitewide Sale

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

02.03.2026 11:55 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Revenge vs Redemption  #thelastofus #lou2 #lastofus2
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
youtube.com/shorts/FnM3A...

02.03.2026 09:31 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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a man is holding a rabbit 's skull on his head . ALT: a man is holding a rabbit 's skull on his head .

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

02.03.2026 09:12 πŸ‘ 34 πŸ” 10 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2
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I'm not gonna say its the worst thing I ever done. But its definitely up there.

02.03.2026 05:36 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Good luck with that

01.03.2026 20:42 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Anna Smith Spark Reads: A Sword of Gold and Ruin
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.
youtu.be/jDq_hqgwAVo

01.03.2026 09:23 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
The Problem with Revenge #grimdark #fantasy #characterdevelopment
The Problem with Revenge #grimdark #fantasy #characterdevelopment YouTube video by Noor A Jahangir

@annasmithspark.bsky.social talks about the problem with revenge narratives
youtube.com/shorts/DK52A...

28.02.2026 20:01 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

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.

27.02.2026 22:26 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

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

27.02.2026 16:41 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

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

27.02.2026 14:40 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1

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

25.02.2026 19:09 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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...

25.02.2026 08:04 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Essence of Grimdark #grimdark
Essence of Grimdark #grimdark YouTube video by Noor A Jahangir

@annasmithspark.bsky.social shares her thoughts on Grimdark
youtube.com/shorts/JaNZm...

24.02.2026 07:55 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

filmfreeway.com/ActionAdvent...

08.12.2024 16:05 πŸ‘ 71 πŸ” 29 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

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

22.02.2026 15:38 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

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

22.02.2026 06:04 πŸ‘ 21 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

21.02.2026 22:18 πŸ‘ 532 πŸ” 191 πŸ’¬ 44 πŸ“Œ 17
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Author Beware: Marketing Scammers Targeting You
#bookmarketingscam #writingcommunity #authors #fiction #author #writing #amwriting #amediting #writer #booksky #writerslife #indieauthor #shortstory
www.rachelneumeier.com/2026/0...

21.02.2026 22:48 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

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.

21.02.2026 23:31 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜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, β€˜If it can happen to me, i...

White British woman detained by ice
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

21.02.2026 18:30 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

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

bigbeardedbookseller.uk/questions-fo...

20.02.2026 20:54 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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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:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3do...

Here is the Facebook one for those watching there:
www.facebook.com/events/13041...

21.02.2026 02:36 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
S3, E6 Return of the Queen, Anna Smith Spark
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
youtu.be/ADNq_zYY-xA

20.02.2026 21:56 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

Khair Mubarak

20.02.2026 18:43 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

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

20.02.2026 09:52 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

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

20.02.2026 18:42 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0