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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.

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My websitehttps://www.samanshad.com/
Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/saman_shad/
Twitter (if you're using it)https://twitter.com/muminprogress
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
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

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 🥰🥰

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Any #tea drinkers on here? This for me is the perfect colour of tea. How do you take yours?
If you’re in Sydney and want to support a debut novelist I’d love to see you at the launch event for my book The Matchmaker on the 9th of Feb from 6-7pm. It should be a fun night https://www.sl.nsw.gov.au/events/saman-shad-matchmaker
#AusWrites #novelist #writing #sydney #DebutAuthor #author
Saman Shad — The Matchmaker

- An event at the State Library of New South Wales

State Library of NSW
Look it’s all very exciting to have your face in the paper and share a masthead with Chris Hemsworth 😄 but also my debut novel is coming out in a matter of weeks and I’m excited and terrified
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In case you were wondering it’s a very wet day here in Sydney (but someone still went to the park) #dogsofmastodon

Only in Australia- the lost thong wall

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Happy new year everyone- here’s the last sunset of 2022. It’s been a peaceful and quiet end to the year.

#happynewyear #sunset #2022