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Nasrullah Anwar

@noorajahangir.bsky.social

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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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Nasrullah Anwar @noorajahangir.bsky.social · 4d

Why should writers and readers attend Conventions? I talk to @davidgreenwriter.bsky.social and @robincmduncan.bsky.social from the @britfantasysoc.bsky.social to find. youtu.be/nDo37TTCbes

Why You Should Go To World Fantasy Con?

YouTube video by Noor A Jahangir

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Nasrullah Anwar @noorajahangir.bsky.social · 32m

@gwillow.me I'm working with the British Fantasy Society to put on an online panel for Writing Muslim Fiction (not the final title) in Decembe. We have discussed the possibility of inviting you as a guest of honour. Would this be something you are open to?

Nasrullah Anwar @noorajahangir.bsky.social · 1d

Israeli aggression continues against Palestinians, despite the ceasefire
www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblo...

Five Palestinians killed by Israeli forces in Gaza despite ceasefire

Israeli army confirmed it opened fire, saying a group had approached its soldiers before being targeted.

www.aljazeera.com

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The Fantasy and Scifi Fanatic's Podcast @tfsfp.bsky.social · 1d

My newest interview w Scott Sigler is up on all my channels. Please don't forget to subcribe!

youtu.be/Yeti3_gcz8k

#books #writingcommunity #writingtips

Season 5, Episode 2-Scott Sigler Interview Hosted by Daniel Coolbaugh

YouTube video by The Fantasy and Sci-Fi Fanatic's Podcast

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Nasrullah Anwar @noorajahangir.bsky.social · 1d

I think most writers are crap at selling. "Buy my book if you feel like it. Or don't, it's up to you. You can probably find better books though, maybe even cheaper than this one."

Nasrullah Anwar @noorajahangir.bsky.social · 2d

It is stunning isn't it, alhamdulillah

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Sonia is an Ignyte and Ember Award winner! @soniasulaiman.bsky.social · 2d

I keep thinking back, about how I had to see all of those folks on the SFWA discord strategizing openly about how to say nothing about Palestine.

I did eventually write again. I still don’t know how to navigate this scene.

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Nasrullah Anwar @noorajahangir.bsky.social · 4d

It was my pleasure. I'd love to have you back once i finish reading your quadrology

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Nasrullah Anwar @noorajahangir.bsky.social · 4d

Why should writers and readers attend Conventions? I talk to @davidgreenwriter.bsky.social and @robincmduncan.bsky.social from the @britfantasysoc.bsky.social to find. youtu.be/nDo37TTCbes

Why You Should Go To World Fantasy Con?

YouTube video by Noor A Jahangir

youtu.be

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Nasrullah Anwar @noorajahangir.bsky.social · 4d

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Robin CM Duncan @robincmduncan.bsky.social · 5d

We had a lot of fun appearing on Nasrullah’s podcast. Come for a listen and get @davidgreenwriter.bsky.social and my perspective on World Fantasy / Fantasycon!

Nasrullah Anwar @noorajahangir.bsky.social · 5d

Look out for todays special episode of Fantasy and Faith, featuring @davidgreenwriter.bsky.social and @robincmduncan.bsky.social from @britfantasysoc.bsky.social join me to talk about @worldfantasy2025.bsky.social

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Nasrullah Anwar @noorajahangir.bsky.social · 4d

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Why You Should Go To World Fantasy Con?

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British Fantasy Society @britfantasysoc.bsky.social · 5d

Every Friday, we meet a member of the BFS and peer deep into their soul (or, at least, a form they filled out). This week we're talking scripts and classic horror films with Clive Dawson, whose work you've likely watched at some point.
britishfantasysociety.org/meet-clive-d...

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Nasrullah Anwar @noorajahangir.bsky.social · 5d

Should Donald Trump win the peace prize for his role in trying to establish peace in Ukraine, Gaza and Pakistan?
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...

Norway braces for Trump’s reaction if he does not win Nobel peace prize

US president may impose tariffs, demand higher Nato contributions or even declare Norway an enemy, analyst says

www.theguardian.com

Nasrullah Anwar @noorajahangir.bsky.social · 7d

May the Almighty watch over you and your family

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الكسندرا ميراي @lexialex.bsky.social · 7d

This is what happens when you let war criminals get away with their crimes. They will come back and do it again. I feel a lot of guilt about this. My generation was there, we watched it all happen and at some point we just gave up and forgot about him. Big mistake.

Declassified UK @declassifieduk.org · 7d

👉NEW -- Why Tony Blair governing Gaza would result in more war crimes

by Irfan Chowdhury

Soldiers who served under his command in Iraq got away with sexually assaulting prisoners, in scenes similar to Israel’s torture of Palestinians.
www.declassifieduk.org/why-tony-bla...

Why Tony Blair governing Gaza would result in more war crimes

Soldiers who served under his command in Iraq got away with sexually assaulting prisoners, in scenes similar to Israel’s torture of Palestinians.

www.declassifieduk.org

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Nasrullah Anwar @noorajahangir.bsky.social · 7d

A local and national act of rememberance of the children of Gaza who were taken from this world
www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/2552531...

Blackburn 'united in grief and compassion' in remembrance of children killed in Gaza

Hundreds gathered in Cathedral Square, Blackburn, for the nationwide ‘Know Their Names’ memorial, reading over 8,000 names of children killed in…

www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk

Nasrullah Anwar @noorajahangir.bsky.social · 7d

Yes, they are hosting it this year. But I'm not sure how they are going to register authors or track word counts

Nasrullah Anwar @noorajahangir.bsky.social · 8d

Was just listening to @britfantasysoc.bsky.social podcast featuring Sam Horton today. Lovely covers by the way.

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Gareth L. Powell @garethlpowell.bsky.social · 9d

If you like your aliens terrifying, deadly and relentless, try these horror-tinged voyages into universes more dangerous than we could possibly have imagined, where it's not just the endless freezing void that will chill your blood.

Out now from @titanbooks.bsky.social. Links in bio.

Future's Edge and Stars and Bones by Gareth L Powell

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Nasrullah Anwar @noorajahangir.bsky.social · 10d

Freedom of Speech seems to be reserved for far right activists.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

Police to get new powers to crack down on repeated protests, says Home Office

Move follows arrest of almost 500 people at latest pro-Palestinian demonstration in London on Saturday

www.theguardian.com

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Kip Koelsch @kipauthor.bsky.social · 10d

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Nasrullah Anwar @noorajahangir.bsky.social · 10d

I tried doing it back when it started but didn't have clear goals. This time, I plan on writing 50,000 words of the 2nd book in my Arabian Dreams trilogy "Ali Baba". But first I've got to complete the first draft of Alauddin (1st book in the Arabian Dreams trilogy.

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