Fizza Abbas (Author of Ool Jalool & Bakho)

Poet I Journalist I bylines @Diplomat_APAC et al. I @oxford_brookes Finalist. My goal is to get published in 10k journals by Dec 2030. Follow me on my journey.

[Fizza Abbas (Author of Ool Jalool & Bakho) @fizzawrites]

You can follow this thread to check out my progress. Thank you so much for all your love and support.

[Fizza Abbas (Author of Ool Jalool & Bakho) @fizzawrites]

64 journals so far. Slowly and gradually, moving towards my goal #10KJournalsby2030

[Fizza Abbas (Author of Ool Jalool & Bakho) @fizzawrites]

My husband @Rabbani2344 surprised me by coming to my office and taking me for a lunch date. 😊

[Fizza Abbas (Author of Ool Jalool & Bakho) @fizzawrites]

While I’ve been away from X, a lot of exciting things have happened in my life as a poet and #creativestrategist that I’d love to share with you all:

1. Received an acceptance from the highly selective university journal at @auisofficial for a poem I wrote about the floods in Pakistan.

2. Interviewed Roma Riaz for @dawn_images about her journey, from Miss Universe to the recent Festival de Cannes, representing #pakistan
https://t.co/vqo92TMnrg?

3. Had a poem longlisted in the top 60 for @Mslexia Map Showcase, which honestly gives me hope that an acceptance may be around the corner too.

4. Became a finalist in the @PoetryRough #Poetry Contest 2026

5. Had a poem longlisted for the Propel Cambridge Poetry Prize 2026 in the top 7%.

6. Wrote a personal essay about my choice of being a child-free woman in @guardian & an article on a 2025 judgement of Supreme Court about domestic violence for @OGR_EN
https://t.co/DBKrlA8mhN

https://t.co/TomV67PRMG

7. Won a waterford contest in 2025

8. My story got included in @dawn_images 's list of top 20 stories published in 2025
https://t.co/f5Lp6ECzpg

Feel free to share updates from your personal or professional life, would love to re-connect with ya'll 😊

[Fizza Abbas (Author of Ool Jalool & Bakho) @fizzawrites]

@authorkduarte congrats on finding an agent! more power to you

[Fizza Abbas (Author of Ool Jalool & Bakho) @fizzawrites]

Would anyone like to have a free digital copy of my third poetry chap & review it? 🥰😊

[Fizza Abbas (Author of Ool Jalool & Bakho) @fizzawrites]

Excited to share my third poetry chap is out.

You can download a free copy from here:
https://t.co/Q8DWZVCFwK

#WritingCommunity #WrittenbyLove

@frede_kenter @Ashish_stJude @the_ethelzine @fahmidanjournal @Kushalpoe

[Fizza Abbas (Author of Ool Jalool & Bakho) @fizzawrites]

@frede_kenter @Ashish_stJude @the_ethelzine @fahmidanjournal @Kushalpoe @IcefloeP @IsmaelR77859620 @gutslutpress @stone_corp85690 @versifybooks

[Fizza Abbas (Author of Ool Jalool & Bakho) @fizzawrites]

Excited to share my third poetry chap is out.

You can download a free copy from here:
https://t.co/Q8DWZVCFwK

#WritingCommunity #WrittenbyLove

@frede_kenter @Ashish_stJude @the_ethelzine @fahmidanjournal @Kushalpoe

[Fizza Abbas (Author of Ool Jalool & Bakho) @fizzawrites]

@frede_kenter @Ashish_stJude @the_ethelzine @fahmidanjournal @Kushalpoe @FeversOf @ThePoetryPea @BookSpotlight @MattWritesStuff @TooLitToQuitPod @TheLitApotho

[Fizza Abbas (Author of Ool Jalool & Bakho) @fizzawrites]

@frede_kenter @Ashish_stJude @the_ethelzine @fahmidanjournal @Kushalpoe thank you so much

[Fizza Abbas (Author of Ool Jalool & Bakho) @fizzawrites]

@frede_kenter @Ashish_stJude @the_ethelzine @fahmidanjournal @Kushalpoe @TaylorByas3 @InkSweatTears @RetweetWriters @LiteraryRetweet

[Fizza Abbas (Author of Ool Jalool & Bakho) @fizzawrites]

All three are available as free/pay-what-you-want downloads here:
📚 Lament of the Sunken Ships – https://t.co/vCe5tJlNS0
📘 SolemniE – https://t.co/4Q3Kc9lG5J
📕 The Day Pakistan Ran Out of Chai – https://t.co/Bdtj4fAWVk

[Fizza Abbas (Author of Ool Jalool & Bakho) @fizzawrites]

Exciting little update from our creative corner!

1. My third poetry chapbook "Lament of the Sunken Ships" is out in the world — a collection close to my heart, born of grief, quiet resilience, and memory. 1/1

#WritingCommunity #writing #poetry #PoetryIsLife #poetryinmotion

[Fizza Abbas (Author of Ool Jalool & Bakho) @fizzawrites]

My husband, Waqas has also released two short stories that are wildly different:

1. SolemniE – a myth-like dystopia about silence, sacrifice, and strange hope
2. The Day Pakistan Ran Out of Chai – a satirical, surreal story with surprising depth 2/2

[Fizza Abbas (Author of Ool Jalool & Bakho) @fizzawrites]

Hello #WritingCommmunity What kind of books do you guys read? Any Sci-Fi readers out there?

[Fizza Abbas (Author of Ool Jalool & Bakho) @fizzawrites]

Very excited to share these poems published under my pen name. Thank you @LothlorienJ 😁😍

[Lothlorien Poetry Journal @LothlorienJ]

Lothlorien Poetry Journal: Two Poems by Maya Gilbert https://t.co/8utSlCWDWf

[Fizza Abbas (Author of Ool Jalool & Bakho) @fizzawrites]

new poem out in @LothlorienJ ! 3/3

https://t.co/Avaawcpp2d

hope you enjoy reading :)

[Fizza Abbas (Author of Ool Jalool & Bakho) @fizzawrites]

My latest story for @Diplomat_APAC

[The Diplomat @Diplomat_APAC]

Erdogan’s recent visit to Pakistan continued existing trends of strengthening cooperation between the two countries, especially in the areas of trade, investment, and defense. https://t.co/HgpoalVP9a

[Fizza Abbas (Author of Ool Jalool & Bakho) @fizzawrites]

My latest for @Diplomat_APAC

[The Diplomat @Diplomat_APAC]

U.S. aid has always comes with strings attached. But Trump’s latest move to suspend all assistance isn’t just a political statement – it’s already having a tangible impact in Pakistan. https://t.co/HP76qkn1A2

[Fizza Abbas (Author of Ool Jalool & Bakho) @fizzawrites]

@the_ethelzine Thank you @the_ethelzine 😍