Connie
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Nadia Hashimi:
I heard on a podcast you did with C.P. Leslie of New Historical Books (http://newbooksinhistoricalfiction.com/2014/10/21/nadia-hashimi-the-pearl-that-broke-its-shell-william-morrow-2014/) that you are coming out with a new book in the summer of 2015. Can you tell me a bit about this new book? (It was a very good interview, BTW, and I would recommend that your readers check it out on the website above.)
Nadia Hashimi
Thanks for listening. It was an enjoyable conversation. C.P. Leslie has such enthusiasm for the historical context of the book. It was nice to hear her take on the story.
When The Moon Is Low is another story I felt strongly about telling because it is the story of so many people I know (refugees or immigrants). An Afghan family is forced to flee Kabul and journey into the perilous world of refugees. As they try to make their way to Europe, they are met with challenges that will test the the ties between them and require them to come of age as individuals and as a family. It is set in Afghanistan, Turkey, Greece and further into Europe.
Our world is so interconnected - what happens in a country "over there" affects us here. Refugees are everywhere and they cause a real strain on the borders they push against. They are people risking everything to make a better life for themselves and yet it is impossible to have open doors everywhere.
I hope readers will enjoy as we read more about these dilemmas in our daily lives.
When The Moon Is Low is another story I felt strongly about telling because it is the story of so many people I know (refugees or immigrants). An Afghan family is forced to flee Kabul and journey into the perilous world of refugees. As they try to make their way to Europe, they are met with challenges that will test the the ties between them and require them to come of age as individuals and as a family. It is set in Afghanistan, Turkey, Greece and further into Europe.
Our world is so interconnected - what happens in a country "over there" affects us here. Refugees are everywhere and they cause a real strain on the borders they push against. They are people risking everything to make a better life for themselves and yet it is impossible to have open doors everywhere.
I hope readers will enjoy as we read more about these dilemmas in our daily lives.
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Jennifer
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Nadia Hashimi:
Hi Nadia, my mother & I recently finished When the Moon is Low & thoroughly enjoyed it, but it BEGS a sequel! My mother finished it late at night & immediately went to Amazon to download the "sequel" only to discover there wasn't one! I'm sure you are asked often, but would you consider writing a sequel to tie up their stories? We look forward to reading your other novels. You have a lot of talent -- keep writing!
Jananie Baskaran
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Nadia Hashimi:
Hi Nadia, I just wanted to say I'm in awe of your writing! I just finished Sparks like Stars and loved every bit of it. I loved the way you created a balance in Sitara's character as a bold and independant woman while equally carrying a vulnerable, empathetic side to her. Is there a specific book you've read that you keep going back to, in times of motivation?
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