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Amal Awad
Amal Awad writes fiction, including the novel Courting Samira. Her stories often explore relationships and cultural themes. Readers enjoy her clear and direct writing style.
Courting Samira
Twenty-seven-year-old Samira Abdel-Aziz navigates life in Sydney, balancing her role as an assistant at Bridal Bazaar magazine with the expectations of her moderately traditional Muslim family, who often arrange "doorknock appeal" dates. Despite her standards for suitors, Samira finds herself intrigued by the charismatic Menem after meeting him at a work retreat. However, her best friend Lara disapproves, and her childhood friend Hakeem suddenly starts behaving differently, pulling Samira into an unexpected love triangle.