Ashiq Alibhai
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Ashiq Alibhai
@ashiqalibhai.bsky.social
Author of fantasy and sci-fi.
I write about faith, fear, and far-off worlds.
New release: The Last Standing Dragon

http://ashiqalibhai.com
Looks fantastic!
August 13, 2025 at 2:19 AM
100k is a very interesting number, what led you to set that as your goal? How does that evolve over multiple drafts?

I personally set smaller goals (15k-30k novellas, or 60k for full novels) although I tend to lose a lot of words while editing (mostly condensing and cutting chaff).
July 3, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Hey, Muslim and new-ish writer here (got back into it after a ~20 year break)! Mostly publish fantasy and sci-fi. Published a book with 3 of my 4 kids, the latest being The Last Standing Dragon, a fun cool little adventure of a dragon family to save their mom! 🐲❤️

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The Last Standing Dragon
In a world of whispering winds and forgotten magic, young dragon Bilal sets out to find his missing mother—only to uncover a growing darkness that threatens all dragonkind. With loyal friends and his ...
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July 3, 2025 at 4:03 AM