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a signed copy of The Jinn Daughter by yours truly.

Gaza Evacuation Fund Book Auction

The situation on the ground in Gaza has only grown more dire in the past seven months. Millions of Palestinians are at risk of death by starvation, disease, bombing, infection, sniper, and more at Israel’s hands.

This auction is designed to raise money for Palestinians who are trying to flee Gaza and survive genocide. We’re asking the book community to join together and donate the funds necessary to help Palestinians escape to safety with their loved ones.

The auction will run from May 3rd, 2024 until 11:59 PM EST on May 12th, 2024.

Check out the auction HERE.

Hometown interview

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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

Interested in reading more? Check out the rest of my interview here.