Tell us about yourself.:
My name is Sarah Alserhaid, debunking reality and challenging (and scientific) norms is what I do every day. As a biochemist by trade and a lifelong storyteller by nature, working in innovative scientific research gives me an eclectic way of viewing the world and all of its hidden mysteries and possibilities.
Where did you grow up, and how did this influence your writing?:
I grew up in Saudi Arabia in. a multicultural family. One aspect that is resonated in my book is the feeling of fitting in while not truly feeling like you belong. Growing up, I could fit in to each of the Saudi or American category easily while feeling like I was always an outsider.
This sentiment is something I bring to the book, Etched in Stone, in a subtle way since this feeling tends to linger in the background, quietly, shyly impeding on life.
While this may sound daunting, I wouldn't have it any other way. I am proud of my background and experiences and often view myself as having the best of both worlds.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I'm not sure if it is considered unusual but I like to think of stories and write up things that challenge me and are from a perspective I don't understand.
I'll try to learn about a situation and understand how it makes sense to others before thinking of how that shift can be put into words.
Odd and difficult questions tend to be the fun ice breakers I go for.
What authors have influenced you?
I grew up in Saudi Arabia in. a multicultural family. One aspect that is resonated in my book is the feeling of fitting in while not truly feeling like you belong. Growing up, I could fit in to each of the Saudi or American category easily while feeling like I was always an outsider.
This sentiment is something I bring to the book, Etched in Stone, in a subtle way since this feeling tends to linger in the background, quietly, shyly impeding on life.
While this may sound daunting, I wouldn't have it any other way. I am proud of my background and experiences and often view myself as having the best of both worlds.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Find what works for you, and keep doing it. There are so many ways to do any particular thing, so finding a way to do it authentically and genuinely is the best advice I could give.
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