S. Zainab Williams

S. Zainab would like to think she bleeds ink but the very idea makes her feel faint. She writes fantasy and horror, and is currently clutching a manuscript while groping in the dark. Find her on Twitter: @szainabwilliams.

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This novel about a biracial girl coming of age dogged by the mysterious disappearance of her father is rich with heart and presence.

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