Zeena Gosrani
@zeenagos.bsky.social
Writer.
My debut novel, This Dark Heart is out now.
My debut novel, This Dark Heart is out now.
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That hour has gone so fast! Thank you so much for being such a wonderful guest @zeenagos.bsky.social, you're welcome anytime on #ukteenchat 😊
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February 10, 2026 at 9:01 PM
That hour has gone so fast! Thank you so much for being such a wonderful guest @zeenagos.bsky.social, you're welcome anytime on #ukteenchat 😊
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10, Do you have any writing advice or tips that you’d like to share? @zeenagos.bsky.social #ukteenchat
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10, Do you have any writing advice or tips that you’d like to share? @zeenagos.bsky.social #ukteenchat
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9, Can you tell us anything about what you’re currently working on? @zeenagos.bsky.social #ukteenchat
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February 10, 2026 at 8:48 PM
9, Can you tell us anything about what you’re currently working on? @zeenagos.bsky.social #ukteenchat
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7, Are you a plotter or pantser? @zeenagos.bsky.social #ukteenchat
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February 10, 2026 at 8:36 PM
7, Are you a plotter or pantser? @zeenagos.bsky.social #ukteenchat
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6, Your world building is gorgeous, do you have any tips for creating engaging settings/landscapes? @zeenagos.bsky.social #uktenchat
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February 10, 2026 at 8:31 PM
6, Your world building is gorgeous, do you have any tips for creating engaging settings/landscapes? @zeenagos.bsky.social #uktenchat
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5, Without being too spoilery, is there a particular scene or character you enjoyed writing in The Dark Heart? @zeenagos.bsky.social #ukteenchat
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February 10, 2026 at 8:27 PM
5, Without being too spoilery, is there a particular scene or character you enjoyed writing in The Dark Heart? @zeenagos.bsky.social #ukteenchat
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4, If you could be a mage, what sort would you like to be? @zeenagos.bsky.social #ukteenchat
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February 10, 2026 at 8:21 PM
4, If you could be a mage, what sort would you like to be? @zeenagos.bsky.social #ukteenchat
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3, Did you need to do any research for The Dark Heart? @zeenagos.bsky.social #ukteenchat
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February 10, 2026 at 8:17 PM
3, Did you need to do any research for The Dark Heart? @zeenagos.bsky.social #ukteenchat
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2, Was there anything in particular that inspired you to write a romantasy influenced by Indian folk tales? @zeenagos.bsky.social #ukteenchat
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February 10, 2026 at 8:11 PM
2, Was there anything in particular that inspired you to write a romantasy influenced by Indian folk tales? @zeenagos.bsky.social #ukteenchat
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1, Could you tell us a little bit about your YA, This Dark Heart, please? @zeenagos.bsky.social #ukteenchat
February 10, 2026 at 8:06 PM
1, Could you tell us a little bit about your YA, This Dark Heart, please? @zeenagos.bsky.social #ukteenchat
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Join us tonight - Tues 10th Feb 8-9pm GMT for #ukteenchat with the fabulous @zeenagos.bsky.social who will be chatting all about her Teen/YA - This Dark Heart. All welcome to come along and join the chat 🙂
#writerslife #ThisDarkHeart #writingcommunity
#writerslife #ThisDarkHeart #writingcommunity
Next #ukteenchat will be on Tues 10th Feb 8-9pm GMT with the fabulous @zeenagos.bsky.social who will be chatting all about her Teen/YA - This Dark Heart. All welcome to come along and join the chat 🙂
#ThisDarkHeart #YA #writerslife #writingcommunity
#ThisDarkHeart #YA #writerslife #writingcommunity
February 10, 2026 at 6:27 PM
Join us tonight - Tues 10th Feb 8-9pm GMT for #ukteenchat with the fabulous @zeenagos.bsky.social who will be chatting all about her Teen/YA - This Dark Heart. All welcome to come along and join the chat 🙂
#writerslife #ThisDarkHeart #writingcommunity
#writerslife #ThisDarkHeart #writingcommunity
Cannot wait!
Next #ukteenchat will be on Tues 10th Feb 8-9pm GMT with the fabulous @zeenagos.bsky.social who will be chatting all about her Teen/YA - This Dark Heart. All welcome to come along and join the chat 🙂
#ThisDarkHeart #YA #writerslife #writingcommunity
#ThisDarkHeart #YA #writerslife #writingcommunity
February 9, 2026 at 8:20 PM
Cannot wait!
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Next #ukteenchat will be on Tues 10th Feb 8-9pm GMT with the fabulous @zeenagos.bsky.social who will be chatting all about her Teen/YA - This Dark Heart. All welcome to come along and join the chat 🙂
#ThisDarkHeart #YA #writerslife #writingcommunity
#ThisDarkHeart #YA #writerslife #writingcommunity
February 3, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Next #ukteenchat will be on Tues 10th Feb 8-9pm GMT with the fabulous @zeenagos.bsky.social who will be chatting all about her Teen/YA - This Dark Heart. All welcome to come along and join the chat 🙂
#ThisDarkHeart #YA #writerslife #writingcommunity
#ThisDarkHeart #YA #writerslife #writingcommunity
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5 days. 5 posts. Day 3/5. Giveaway time! 🎁To celebrate the anniversary of #TerraElectrica - 2 bundles (see pic) ⚡️☄️💥 please like, repost and comment favourite Arctic animal (see sticker sheet for inspiration)! @neemtreepress #giveaway #summerreading winners picked 6 July.
July 2, 2025 at 11:18 AM
5 days. 5 posts. Day 3/5. Giveaway time! 🎁To celebrate the anniversary of #TerraElectrica - 2 bundles (see pic) ⚡️☄️💥 please like, repost and comment favourite Arctic animal (see sticker sheet for inspiration)! @neemtreepress #giveaway #summerreading winners picked 6 July.
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#BookReview: THIS DARK HEART by Zeena Gosrani
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Book Review: THIS DARK HEART by Zeena Gosrani
A thrilling adventure full of magic, shadowy creatures, and some great character dynamics
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I’m at $1,200/$4,000 of my goal this week to help evacuate Mariam’s mom.
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I’m at $1,200/$4,000 of my goal this week to help evacuate Mariam’s mom.
If you can donate and/or share, I would be so grateful!
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I’m at $1,200/$4,000 of my goal this week to help evacuate Mariam’s mom.
If you can donate and/or share, I would be so grateful!
GFM: www.gofundme.com/f/urgent-hel...
32Auction: www.32auctions.com/KL4CAuction
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Thank you to everyone who has signed the petition which now stands at 15,000+! You can #DoTheWriteThing & stop #MetaBookTheives by adding your signature here✒️ authr.uk/sp40
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Protect authors’ livelihoods from the unlicensed use of their work in AI training
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Thank you to everyone who has signed the petition which now stands at 15,000+! You can #DoTheWriteThing & stop #MetaBookTheives by adding your signature here✒️ authr.uk/sp40
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Every major UK newspaper - left, right, broadsheet, tabloid - is running a front page campaign against copyright carveouts for AI training.
I can't remember the last time any political cause had such broad support, let alone one so anti-big tech and so economically consequential.
I can't remember the last time any political cause had such broad support, let alone one so anti-big tech and so economically consequential.
February 25, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Every major UK newspaper - left, right, broadsheet, tabloid - is running a front page campaign against copyright carveouts for AI training.
I can't remember the last time any political cause had such broad support, let alone one so anti-big tech and so economically consequential.
I can't remember the last time any political cause had such broad support, let alone one so anti-big tech and so economically consequential.
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Congratulations to all on the #TheBranfordBoaseAward #LL.
Delighted to see the lovely @zeenagos.bsky.social on there with her novel This Dark Heart, and the fabulous @sharadakeats.bsky.social with These Stolen Lives.
Good luck to all!
Delighted to see the lovely @zeenagos.bsky.social on there with her novel This Dark Heart, and the fabulous @sharadakeats.bsky.social with These Stolen Lives.
Good luck to all!
January 22, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Congratulations to all on the #TheBranfordBoaseAward #LL.
Delighted to see the lovely @zeenagos.bsky.social on there with her novel This Dark Heart, and the fabulous @sharadakeats.bsky.social with These Stolen Lives.
Good luck to all!
Delighted to see the lovely @zeenagos.bsky.social on there with her novel This Dark Heart, and the fabulous @sharadakeats.bsky.social with These Stolen Lives.
Good luck to all!
This Dark Heart was nominated for the Branford Boase award!
Baby’s first nomination! I’m so excited.
Baby’s first nomination! I’m so excited.
January 22, 2025 at 12:37 PM
This Dark Heart was nominated for the Branford Boase award!
Baby’s first nomination! I’m so excited.
Baby’s first nomination! I’m so excited.
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Thanks for sharing @robynnhyde.bsky.social . What a treat to chat with you!
I had a chance to talk with @gaynorandrews.bsky.social about her debut PB #PandoraandtheStoryForge - a magical story about the power of words - published by @rocketbirdbooks.bsky.social and beautifully illustrated by Marie-Alice Harel. Read about her journey: www.wordsandpics.org/2025/01/debu...
DEBUT JOURNEYS Gaynor Andrews
Words and Pictures is the online magazine of SCBWI British Isles.
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January 20, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Thanks for sharing @robynnhyde.bsky.social . What a treat to chat with you!
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My favourite children's book of the year: SAFIYYAH'S WAR by Hiba Noor Khan. Absolutely beautiful & brilliant; every school & library should have a copy. To which end, I am giving away FREE COPIES TO SCHOOLS & LIBRARIES! Repost & follow to enter; closes 25th Jan 2025!
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#BooksOfTheYear #books #giveaway
January 19, 2025 at 8:49 PM
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Do your local library a kindness! Share this if you love and support libraries and librarians (don’t forget your school library & librarian, too!) 😊📚
Thank you to all the library workers who keep the magic alive—you’re true heroes! ✨💚
Thank you to all the library workers who keep the magic alive—you’re true heroes! ✨💚
January 16, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Do your local library a kindness! Share this if you love and support libraries and librarians (don’t forget your school library & librarian, too!) 😊📚
Thank you to all the library workers who keep the magic alive—you’re true heroes! ✨💚
Thank you to all the library workers who keep the magic alive—you’re true heroes! ✨💚
Finally got a picture on the moon at Waterstones Piccadilly, and signed the last book they had in stock because they’d pretty much sold out.
January 15, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Finally got a picture on the moon at Waterstones Piccadilly, and signed the last book they had in stock because they’d pretty much sold out.
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Let me tell you about the weird business that delivers art into our lives, and the impact it has on the long-term careers of artists. This is a thread prompted by yet another article on authors' incomes, and the inevitable reactions from the 'people-would-pay-if-it-was-worth-it-to-them' brigade. 1/
January 5, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Let me tell you about the weird business that delivers art into our lives, and the impact it has on the long-term careers of artists. This is a thread prompted by yet another article on authors' incomes, and the inevitable reactions from the 'people-would-pay-if-it-was-worth-it-to-them' brigade. 1/