In this edition of The Writer’s Life interview series, young adult author Ahmad Saber reflects on balancing a career in medicine with his path to publication. From the inspiration behind Ramin Abbas Has MAJOR Questions to the realities of drafting a debut novel, Saber shares insight into his creative process and publishing journey. Moderated by Ameema Saeed, this conversation offers practical writing advice, behind-the-scenes perspective, and an honest look at building a life in books.
Author
Ahmad Saber (he/him) is a debut YA author and a medical doctor. His passion lies in telling stories of self-discovery and coming of age, told with a lot of heart.
Ameema Saeed (she/her) is a writer, a book reviewer, a Sensitivity Reader, a book buyer at Indigo Books & Music, and the Books Editor for She Does the City, where she writes and curates bookish content, and book recommendations. When she’s not reading books, she likes to talk about books (especially diverse books, and books by diverse authors) on her bookstagram: @ReadWithMeemz
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