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Writer, journalist writing for SBS, The Guardian, SMH and others. My first book 'The Matchmaker' is out via Penguin Australia in Feb 2023.

#auslit #auswrites

My websitehttps://www.samanshad.com/
Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/saman_shad/
Twitter (if you're using it)https://twitter.com/muminprogress
Logging back in here tentatively and I was reminded of this beautiful post of my nani with my book. Sadly she passed away a few weeks ago but I’m so glad she was here for all our special moments together
Also to this reviewer asking about my next book - I want to know as well! (Haven’t signed up for another yet)
#novelist #bookreviews #romancebooks

Hello it’s me! 😅😅 But also mentally preparing yourself for reviews is a challenge so I’m grateful they have been so positive

#bookstodon #author #writingcommunity #romance
https://www.theage.com.au/culture/books/finding-love-is-never-easy-just-ask-saman-shad-20230213-p5ck6f.html

Finding love is never easy. Just ask Saman Shad

Surprising romantic comedy The Matchmaker follows the fortunes of a 33-year old professional matchmaker who is single and has never married.

The Age
I had this very surreal moment today as my book came out into the world and I got to see this incredible display in Sydney’s biggest bookstore. And then I spotted my dad who was already inside taking photos - he’d been there since the shop had opened 🥹
#AusWrites #writingcommunity #books #romancebooks #author #writer
The absolute thrill of having someone contact you on social media to say they spotted a poster advertising your book in the wild. This was in Melbourne. If you happen to spot any pllleaaase let me know cos how amazing!
#author #writingcommunity #debutnovel #AusWrites
Thank you to everyone who said nice things about my nani and my book #writingcommunity

I finally got to hold my book in my hands and the feeling was incredible but what felt even better was having my grandmother hold my book - so glad she’s here to witness this 🥰🥰

#novelist #writingcommuity #author #auswrites #writerlife #grandma #debutnovel

@saman same as my coffee, black, all on its own.

High quality tea (and coffee) doesn’t need anything added to it in my opinion.

Any #tea drinkers on here? This for me is the perfect colour of tea. How do you take yours?

Yesterday I was part of a group that peacefully protested the expansion of a coal mine in Germany. We were kettled by police and then detained but were let go later that evening.

Climate protection is not a crime.
#LuetziBleibt #LuetziLebt #KeepItInTheGround #ClimateJustice