The Pacifist

In 1866, Peter Baxter’s misfortune ends the day he leaves Badgerys Creek orphanage. Unsure of what to do next, Peter finds himself on a farm run by Mr. Brown. An…

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Press Kit for The Pacifist

Author: Mehreen Ahmed Category: Historical Fiction Print ISBN: 9781988762067 Publisher: Cosmic Teapot Publishing In 1866, Peter Baxter’s misfortune ends the day he leaves Badgerys Creek orphanage. Unsure of what to…

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Inspiration for The Pacifist

by Mehreen Ahmed When I started writing The Pacifist, I didn’t realize that it would end up being a historical fiction. I just wanted to write a convincing story about…

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Dementia: A Personal Encounter

The first time I learnt about dementia was when my father was struck with it in his late seventies. It was painful watching such an intelligent man fall into this…

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Twisted Fairy Tales – Audiobook Edition

Snow White as the cocaine queen? Hansel and Gretel abducted by aliens? And since when is Red's granny into cosplay? Classic fairy tales are re-imagined in this collection. Don't expect…

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7th Sky

In the darkest hours of a summer’s afternoon, the clouds had gathered in an elegant mass of deep grey. Mugginess hung thick in the atmosphere. Pushpa Pervez, sat curled up…

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Backstage

I sat in front of the glaring lights. Bright lights between the mirror, enhanced my reflection of a masked face in white make-up paste. The make-up artist diligently applying colour…

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