• [Aah-ya] [Kha-LEEL]

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  • At this time, I do a few mini virtual author visits. Check my author visits tab for more information

  • I was born in Egypt and moved to the U.S. when I was one. Since then, I've moved to numerous stated and currently Ohio is my home.

  • My books are about family, tradition, love, social justice, friendship, languages, traditional food, intergenerational connections.

  • I do! He's amazing: Brent Taylor at Triada US.

  • I'm afraid I do not have the time to do so. I try to do a few mentorships every now and then. I am now offering "Ask Me Anything" about publishing calls. Check under author services.

    I also post a lot of resources and information on my instagram: instagram.com/ayakhalilauthor

    Also, I made a video with more information: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1g0qBTYWpvg&t=1s

    Some other great resources:

    https://www.joshfunkbooks.com/resources-for-writers

    https://www.storytelleracademy.com/

    https://thewritingbarn.com/

    https://www.12x12challenge.com/

    https://www.highlightsfoundation.org/

    FInding an agent: querytracker.com,

    manuscriptwishlist.com, and search on twitter: #MSWL

  • For The Night Before Eid, please email: orders@hbgusa.com with the ISBN, which is: 9780316319331

  • I do not offer critique services. Check out https://reedsy.com for editorial critiques or check out https://lindsayhmetcalf.com/critiques/ for critique services.

  • Yes, feel free to visit my 'author services" tab for prices for Ask Me Anything (publishing related) if you want to hop on a call/zoom.