Award-winning Egyptian-Australian writer & journo. Member of @sweatshopws. Words in @nytimes, @Meanjin, @SBSVoices. Views my own, not =employer's. 🏳️🌈🐪
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It’s here! The cover of my debut book How to Dodge Flying Sandals has landed. It’s funny, sharp, messy, and real—just like me.
The story of my coming to age (!?) as a queer Egyptian-Austtalian.
Pre-order now, babes! 📚✨
simonandschuster.com.au/book…
My boyfriend captured me fangirling over the glorious Sam Reid, AKA the #VampireLestat, when he emerged from Sydney Theatre Company’s backstage door to sign audience playbooks for their current season of Doubt. The play and this charming, handsome man exceeded expectations. 🦇😍
On historians and the historicity of Jesus — a response to John Dickson abc.net.au/religion/miles-pa…
Playing the long game on queer rights in Egypt takes patience and courage. One match won’t change life for queer Egyptians, but mounting global pressure might slowly shift things toward dignity and basic humanity. ⚽️
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We Used To Be Journos, drops tomorrow morning hosted by me and Jan Fran
You’ll hear my thoughts on Lattouf v ABC.
open.spotify.com/episode/62A…
Join us for Fruits of the Loom - a critical, intimate conversation on diaspora, memory & home with Micaela Sahhar, Michael Mohammed Ahmad & me. May 23 at Carriageworks. Presented by @SweatshopWS & @SydWritersFest.
Tickets: swf.org.au/program/season-20…
Join us on May 23rd at Carriageworks for Fruits of the Loom: a critical dialogue connecting the Palestinian, Egyptian and Lebanese diasporas in fragments and memories of home.
Featuring Micaela Sahhar, Daniel Nour and Michael Mohammed Ahmad.
Tickets: swf.org.au/program/season-20…
Pre-purhase now xx
Congratulations Danny!
How to Dodge Flying Sandals by Daniel Nour will soar onto Australian bookshelves next month.
A heartfelt and hilarious debut memoir which explores the ups-and-downs of contemporary Egyptian identity in Australia.
Pre-orders: simonandschuster.com.au/book…
My debut book, How to Dodge Flying Sandals, is nearly ready! 🚀 🩴
A wildly absurd, sharply insightful, and heartfelt take on growing up Egyptian-Australian.
Can’t wait to share more! 🎉 #ComingSoon #HowToDodgeFlyingSandals
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Heya @ABCMediaComms, I'm looking for a 2004 episode of the book show with Jennifer Byrne where the panel discussed the bible. Any help much appreciated!
I just signed a petition: NT Government must act: Women transferred to Darwin Prison facing dangerous heat and overcrowding. Sign here: actionnetwork.org/petitions/…
Two acorns from that great Oak Tree of wisdom, Thich Nhat Hanh ( a thread ) : 1. "When I hold a piece of bread, I look at it, and sometimes I smile at it. The piece of bread is an ambassador of the cosmos offering nourishment and support.