Sheeza Iqbal: In the query trenches!

MG and YA writer.
Querying my Pakistani-inspired MG fantasy.
Masters of Education.
HBA English Lit.
Member of SCBWI, Manuscript Academy
#MGHub
#MGems 💎

[Sheeza Iqbal: In the query trenches! @sheezams]

12 yo Mishaal and 11 yo Sofia are transported to the magical world of Pakistani folklore. The sisters, and their opposing personalities, embark on a perilous journey to save the legendary deer from an old curse before they are sealed into the story forever. #MG #KidLitPit

[Uzma Jalaluddin @UzmaWrites]

My first cosy mystery, featuring a #desi #MissMarple will be out May 2025! @HarperCollinsCa @HarperCollins

[Sheeza Iqbal: In the query trenches! @sheezams]

@AmbreenBHussain @juliebot @orcabook Congratulations on this beautiful cover! Can't wait to read it!

[Salma Hussain @salma_h_writes]

Love these interviews jam-packed with candour and wisdom! I learn so much each time! Thanks @Hollay2!

#canlit #WritingCommunity

[David A. Robertson @DaveAlexRoberts]

We are hiring at my new Indigenous Imprint with @TundraBooks. We need an Associate Editor to work with me as we continue to build something special.

Here is the posting!

https://t.co/9EfTcqtvin

[Sheeza Iqbal: In the query trenches! @sheezams]

@narjiszahraa Yay!!

[Sheeza Iqbal: In the query trenches! @sheezams]

Hi #writingcommunity ! I'm Sheeza ;) I'm Desi- Canadian and I write YA Fantasy inspired by the desert and the Ottoman Empire and MG Fantasy inspired by Pakistani 🇵🇰 Folklore!

I also write about mythical creatures, jinns, secrets 🤫 & assassins 🌙⏳

[Sheeza Iqbal: In the query trenches! @sheezams]

@ZeinebRiver Hello!

[Sheeza Iqbal: In the query trenches! @sheezams]

@AlaaBarkawi Hahaha! GENIUS!

[Sheeza Iqbal: In the query trenches! @sheezams]

@PTerlip @Vickylm09 @BloomsburyBooks A win for us all!

[Sheeza Iqbal: In the query trenches! @sheezams]

@BiancaM_author One of my favourite covers! I am obsessed with them

[Salma Hussain @salma_h_writes]

Hey hey! Delighted to see THE SECRET DIARY OF MONA HASAN on this list chosen by kids for kids. 🫶

#canlit #kidlit

[Sheeza Iqbal: In the query trenches! @sheezams]

So, SO AMAZING to see! Can't wait to read this!

[Sheeza Iqbal: In the query trenches! @sheezams]

Your girl is on the team for the most exciting festival coming your way IN TORONTO on JUNE 8th! If you're Muslim and have always wanted to write...COME!!

[Sheeza Iqbal: In the query trenches! @sheezams]

This is so cool!

[Sheeza Iqbal: In the query trenches! @sheezams]

So many wins in one post. Feeling inspired and excited for these upcoming books!

[Sheeza Iqbal: In the query trenches! @sheezams]

@AmbreenBHussain right? It's like should I be productive or a log?

[Sheeza Iqbal: In the query trenches! @sheezams]

Such a win. <3!

[Aamna Qureshi @aamnaqureshi_]

love seeing this little stack grow hehe

[Sheeza Iqbal: In the query trenches! @sheezams]

@TDTherrien FOR WHICH REASONS?

[Sheeza Iqbal: In the query trenches! @sheezams]

Looking forward to this one!