About Mehreen
A writer between worlds.
Pakistani born. Australia raised. A scientist by training and a writer by instinct, drawn to questions of identity, belonging, and what it takes to come to terms with oneself.
The short version
About me and my words.
I am a Pakistani born, Australia raised writer. With fifteen years of experience in scientific research and writing, I am now exploring human behaviours through my fiction writing. I am interested in how the inner desires clash with a person’s cultural identity to shape their lives, impact decision making, and fuel their egos. I put my cultural recombination to use to open up a discussion about those cultural taboos that make for an uncomfortable conversation. I have a passion for beautifully crafted narratives. I also contribute to book reviews and blogs, with a focus on what makes the writing come alive in a story. I am currently working on my second novel.
Writer Fiction, essays, and literary notes.
Reader A life measured in books that stay.
My story
Stories begin with what we are not meant to say.
Watch this space for my story.
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