Nazneen's Living Fund

SAVE A BOOK AND AN AUTHOR!

l am a Canadian author who requires funds for a year to see the production of my new book which will be published by dec 2024. It has taken a year to write it and many struggles with finding the right publisher for it. However, this is a small highly respected press which does not offer big advances. . I am a self supporting author who is 79 and manage my living expenses however I have no funds for critical living expenses . I am the author of books in all three genres Young Adult, Fiction and Creative non-fiction. My books have been well reviewed in Canadian National papers, an Overseas one, as well as Amazon where publishers have mounted EBooks. Two of my books have German editions. All my books are in Canadian Libraries as well.

Although I receive a miniscule pension and an 'OLdAge' Supplement which covers my rent i have to earn more income to survive monthly. I have also received writing grants for my books , however this is a bleak year without them.

Writing is my life. This book is collection of short stories which is a brand new experimental genre for me. Each book is a challenge and in turn becomes a learning experience for me. I The working title is 'I LEFT YOU BEHIND' and themes of diversity and cultural migration have been expressed with passion and beauty. I want to share these as many will associate with them. I am very proud of this work and wish to hold this book in my hands. .I can assure you so will you.

At abut $2000 a month I will be able to pay my essential living expenses. I do not wish to loose my home which is a rented apartment as it also houses my study where i write. A lucky break as I have a superb rent in a city where rentals skyrocket. There are no cheaper options. I have just completed the edits of the book and wait for the second one. For So some bizarre reason I managed to contract bacterial pneumonia in the beginning of feb but have licked it. I am already working on the next book which will be historical fiction So please help me be free of worries as i do the work. Your generosity will save me and the book which will come out this year. .