a wordsmith of folklore & flavour
I found freedom in flavour & words
A SANCTUARY OF SPICE & STORY
ll good writing starts with trusting your own voice. The stories we create are about community, creativity, connection, and kindness to ourselves. Here you’ll find comfort in flavour, creativity in the craft of writing and wisdom through the art of words.
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A HAVEN OF
CREATIVITY, HERITAGE
AND HEART
sumayya
I found my writing voice through food
Welcome to this space, a sacred sanctuary of spice and story.
I’m Sumayya, an author, writing mentor and the creatoress of Qissa - it’s wonderful to have you here.
This space is for putting pen to paper. For creativity and connection.
I wandered the world on board merchant ships in childhood, later grew up in Pakistan and now I live in beautiful Scotland. My heritage is infused into all that I do and what I offer. Here you will discover your writing voice but also uncover the village, something that is at the core of my culture, a strong community that nurtures and inspires one another.
My passion lies in helping writers unearth their creative confidence in their voices and developing their craft through Qissa, my monthly membership community.
I found my writing career in my forties and my way back to university in my fifties.
It’s never too late to tell your tale.
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