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My hometown featured me!
Less than 11 weeks away, The Jinn Daughter is getting some buzz. My hometown published an interview with me on The Valley Ledger, a short interview on why I write, how I balance grad school and research with writing, and more.
Here’s a snippet from the interview.
What or who inspired you to be a writer? What was your inspiration for this book?
I always wanted to be a writer and a scientist, and now I’m both, which has been such a gift. Every book I’ve ever read has inspired me to be a writer. Much of my love of literature and writing comes from my father, who fed me a steady diet of Middle Eastern food and folklore. I draw from oral stories my dad passed on to me — some of the tales interwoven into the larger narrative of The Jinn Daughter I’ve drawn from stories he told me growing up.
My strongest inspiration for writing this book has been my Syrian heritage, a heritage I am proud of.
-RANIA HANNA, THE VALLEY LEDGER, JANUARY 2024
Read the full interview here:
https://www.thevalleyledger.com/?p=12...
Here’s a snippet from the interview.
What or who inspired you to be a writer? What was your inspiration for this book?
I always wanted to be a writer and a scientist, and now I’m both, which has been such a gift. Every book I’ve ever read has inspired me to be a writer. Much of my love of literature and writing comes from my father, who fed me a steady diet of Middle Eastern food and folklore. I draw from oral stories my dad passed on to me — some of the tales interwoven into the larger narrative of The Jinn Daughter I’ve drawn from stories he told me growing up.
My strongest inspiration for writing this book has been my Syrian heritage, a heritage I am proud of.
-RANIA HANNA, THE VALLEY LEDGER, JANUARY 2024
Read the full interview here:
https://www.thevalleyledger.com/?p=12...
Ms. Magazine featured The Jinn Daughter
Ms. Magazine featured The Jinn Daughter as one of its "Most Anticipated Feminist Reads of 2024!"
A great honor.
https://msmagazine.com/2024/02/09/ant...
A great honor.
https://msmagazine.com/2024/02/09/ant...
Foreword Review's STARRED review for The Jinn Daughter
Foreword gave The Jinn Daughter a STARRED review. Starred reviews are made for books handpicked by their editors.
Here's an excerpt:
"Interspersed with fables that reveal some of Nadine’s past and the stories of the dead, this is a vibrant novel. Nadine sets about resolving her problems in a fascinating way, facing conundrums. Meanwhile, her mother-daughter differences with Layala seem irreconcilable. Nadine feels ferocious desperation to reverse fate, leading to misdeeds, while Layala herself is determined to accept her role; in time, Nadine comes to the realization that children have to be allowed to grow into their own choices."
Read the full review here:
https://www.forewordreviews.com/revie...
Here's an excerpt:
"Interspersed with fables that reveal some of Nadine’s past and the stories of the dead, this is a vibrant novel. Nadine sets about resolving her problems in a fascinating way, facing conundrums. Meanwhile, her mother-daughter differences with Layala seem irreconcilable. Nadine feels ferocious desperation to reverse fate, leading to misdeeds, while Layala herself is determined to accept her role; in time, Nadine comes to the realization that children have to be allowed to grow into their own choices."
Read the full review here:
https://www.forewordreviews.com/revie...
