From Reading in Lockdown to Writing Worlds
Zoya Thanewala is a young writer and storyteller born with a delicate empathy for the human heart. She believes that the best stories are not just heard; they are felt.
Her journey with writing began when she was just 16 years old, when the sudden spark to write a book arrived unexpectedly. She had been an avid reader since the lockdown period, losing herself in chapters and character journeys without ever anticipating that this quiet pastime would blossom into a deep, unwavering artistic passion.
"Through her stories, she hopes to create a space where readers can find something familiar — even in characters who exist only on the page."
— The Author's Writing MissionStars Around My Scars is her debut novel — a deeply personal story born from her fascination with love, rejection, heartbreak, and emotional resurrection. And as Zoya often reflects, this is only the humble beginning of her creative universe.
"And hopefully, it won't be the last story she tells."
