Sureka speaks with British-Pakistani author Kasim Ali whose debut novel GOOD INTENTIONS is a heart wrenching novel about love; family obligation and anti-blackness within the South-Asian community. We speak about the multiple manuscripts and multiple rejections Kasim had to get through and the one that made him stop writing for a while. He shares how he picked himself up again and what he suggests other writers ask themselves when trying to build resilience to rejection within the industry. We also touch on the editing process and his tips for being a better writer by reading and writing constantly. We also speak about his beautiful dedication to his grandparents and the meaning behind it all.

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Podcast Artwork: Coline Tinevez

Sound Design: Jane Arnison

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