Mona’s Substack
by Wanderlust and Wordsin 📚 Literature
Mona’s Substack
About the Substack
I’m an award-winning author of YA novels. I share cultural stories and reflections on identity, resilience, writing, and publishing. My work is shaped by loss, love, and the bonds that carry us forward.
About Wanderlust and Words
I’m a late-blooming, award-winning author of YA novels The Garden of Second Chances and A Bridge Home. I share cultural stories and reflections on identity, resilience, and the winding path of the creative life.
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