Short bio:

Sarah Mughal Rana is an MPhil student at the University of Oxford, studying at the intersection of economic policy and human rights. Beyond the page, Sarah co-hosts the On The Write Track podcast, where she spills the tea with bestselling authors. Her short fiction has appeared in several anthologies. When she’s not writing, you can find her diving into history rabbit holes or honing her skills in traditional martial arts. Sarah is the author of the YA title Hope Ablaze. Dawn of the Firebird is her debut fantasy trilogy for adults.

Long bio:

Sarah Mughal Rana is an MPhil candidate at the University of Oxford, studying at the intersection of economic policy and human rights. Beyond the page, Sarah co-hosts the On The Write Track podcast, where she spills the tea with bestselling authors. When she’s not writing, you can find her diving into historical rabbit holes or honing her skills in traditional martial arts. Her short fiction has appeared in romance and fantasy anthologies, including My Big Fat Desi Wedding, Owl Crate’s inaugural Monsters & Masquerades, and Home Has No Borders. Sarah is the author of the YA title Hope Ablaze. Dawn of the Firebird is her debut fantasy novel for adults.

Her YA debut was selected as Librarian Mychal Threet’s debut book club pick and earned a Junior Library Guild Gold Star standard. Her work has been spotlighted by CBC Books, Book Riot, and Indigo’s “Best Books of the Year” lists.