Muhammad Ali Bandial’s debut novel, I Dream of Rain, was featured at the Emirates Festival of Literature and received praise from Khaleej Times and Dawn. His second novel, And Still the Earth Turns, was named one of The Friday Times’ Literary Picks of 2023.
Born in Lahore and now living in London, Muhammad Ali writes stories that weave humor, memory, and the complexities of South Asian life into fiction that speaks across cultures. His work often blends the everyday and the extraordinary.
When he’s not writing novels, Ali shares essays and reflections through his newsletter, where he explores belonging, identity, and the art of storytelling.
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