My passion for Persian literature takes three interconnected forms: I explore, I teach, and I write.
I explore Persian literary traditions through scholarship, teach Persian language and literature, and I write fiction. Each pursuit continually shapes the others, deepening my interest in how words carry memory, inheritance, and desire—and how literature helps us understand the lives we inherit and the ones we create.
In this Persian-language collection of interconnected stories, an Iranian woman navigates migration, motherhood, professional life, and the emotional pull between Iran and the United States. Moving between memory and displacement, the stories explore the emotional inheritance we carry across borders—and the desires that both guide and unsettle us.
"I laughed, cried, and felt the pain and beauty of being far from home... the author's voice felt extremely warm and engaging."
-- Goodreads review
"The writing beautifully captures hope, resilience, and the power of love. A truly uplifting read..."
--- Google Play review