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Sharif Khan is the multi-genre author of the comedy novel, THE SUFI SURFER, epic fantasy, BRAVE FORTUNE, and the inspirational personal development book, PSYCHOLOGY OF THE HERO SOUL (as mentioned in Reader's Digest).

Grab his upcoming release THE SUFI SURFER, now available to preorder on Amazon.

He lives in Toronto, is a former bookseller, and is a graduate of the Humber School for Writers. He also served as a Writing Workshop Facilitator for Writers Collective of Canada and Director of the MetroActive Writers Club.

Sharif devoted several years to immersive study in psychology and human development for his Hero Soul book—research which helps fuel his fiction.

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Sharif Khan You are forbidden to dream, or at least recall and discuss dreams. And attempting to do so can land you in the insane asylum, or worse. (A premise in …moreYou are forbidden to dream, or at least recall and discuss dreams. And attempting to do so can land you in the insane asylum, or worse. (A premise in my dystopian fantasy novel, BRAVE FORTUNE). (less)
Sharif Khan If I encounter writer's block, I'll walk around the block, and sometimes that will unblock me. Other times, I will switch to research and reading up m…moreIf I encounter writer's block, I'll walk around the block, and sometimes that will unblock me. Other times, I will switch to research and reading up material related to the scene and brainstorm ideas, until the idea coalesces.

Sometimes I'll sleep on it and the problem will resolve in the morning. But perhaps the best way to cure writer's block is to WRITE! Just write a crappy scene and move on to writing the next scene. You can then go back and re-write the crappy scene better because you will have more knowledge about the story progression. (less)
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The Sufi Surfer

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Psychology of the Hero Soul

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Inside an Indie Author’s Notebook: 28 Raw Manuscript Ideas for The Sufi Surfer

Rough Notes from The Sufi Surfer


A sneak peek at my very rough notes on some ideas I wanted to explore while working on The Sufi Surfer manuscript. Do any of these ideas speak to you? What does your creative process look like? Here's the list:

1. Shower people with love.

2. Memento Mori: Remember you must die.

3. Amor Fati: Love Life (Love your fate). Be all-in.

4. Live life in a way you'd want to live again.

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" The hardest question in The Sufi Surfer: When does grief become madness? When does madness become vision? Amer climbs cranes and howls at the sky. He talks to his tapeworm. He sees his divine double everywhere. Psychiatry calls this psychos..." Read more of this blog post »
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"Thank you to the author and NetGalley for the chance to read this ARC. My notes and review are entirely my own opinion

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“In darkness there’s growth. The fetus in the womb. The caterpillar in the cocoon. The seed in the soil.” ~ THE SUFI SURFER 🏄‍♂️ by Sharif Khan
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" Carm! Thanks so much for your flatulently funny and fabulous review and for riding The Sufi Surfer wave! Stay wavy.... "
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“Writing is the high alchemy of the soul that combines words and ideas to create magic.”
Sharif Khan

“Purification before revelation.”
Sharif Khan, Brave Fortune

“Success is living your essence.”
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“Pain will be his guru.”
Sharif Khan, Brave Fortune

“Generosity liberates the soul.”
Sharif Khan, Brave Fortune

“Heroes are rebels with a cause. Rebels because they challenge the traditional ways of thinking and refuse to follow the herd. They have a cause, a vision, that’s larger than life.”
Sharif Khan, Psychology of the Hero Soul

“Purification before revelation.”
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“Shut your eyes and see.”
James Joyce

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Sharif Khan Majenta wrote: "Hello, Sharif! Thank you for contacting me! I hope you are keeping well and safe and having a good week. Congratulations on your books! Happy reading, writing, and everything else. Blessings, peace..."

Thanks so much, Majenta. Peace and blessings.


Majenta Hello, Sharif! Thank you for contacting me! I hope you are keeping well and safe and having a good week. Congratulations on your books! Happy reading, writing, and everything else. Blessings, peace, hope, and strength.
Best wishes from Majenta


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