Mehrnaz Mehrparvar
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I grew up in Herat, Afghanistan

I currently live in Herat, Afghanistan

I was raised in دری. (languages)

I read and write in دری, انگلیسی. (languages)

I write Prose, Other. (genres)

I write for private.

Reason why I write: I write to preserve memory, experience, and emotion; to give meaning to pain and life, and to make voices that are often unheard endure.

My favourite authors are Sadagh Hadayat, Mahmoud Dowlatabadi, Simin Daneshvar.

My favourite stories on The GOAT PoL include Calculations , Farideh defied the odds of patriarchal beliefs in Afghanistan , The Concept of Unfinished ,

My favourite subject(s) to write about include I enjoy writing about memory, loss, family, identity, womanhood, displacement, and the quiet emotional moments of everyday life..

The most difficult part I find about writing is The most difficult part is staying emotionally honest while revisiting painful memories and lived experiences.

Most rewarding moment as a writer for me is The most rewarding moment is when a reader recognizes themselves in my words and feels less alone.

Work Published on The GOAT PoL