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Ayishah Hasni is querying a Sinbad the Sailor retelling 🌊
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🇵🇰🇨🇦🍉 English Lit. & Creative Writing grad • querying ONE THOUSAND AND ONE VOYAGES • creator of @MuslimPit.bsky.social • collector of vintage copies of the Thousand and One Nights 📚
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SPICE ROAD x FABLE

In a YA retelling of the Arabian Nights tale of SINBAD THE SAILOR with Muslim protagonists, a snarky pirate must accompany a happy-go-lucky princess on a journey across the monster-filled Indian Ocean to rescue her fiancé from a mysteriously moving island. #questpit #Q #YA #HF
November 5, 2025 at 5:28 AM
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What if the Arabian Nights-inspired world of THE STARDUST THIEF met the seafaring adventure of PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN but with the Islamic mythological monsters of SPICE ROAD?

ONE THOUSAND AND ONE VOYAGES is a YA retelling of Sinbad the Sailor 🌊 #questpit #Q #YA #HF
Character aesthetic with horse in water, compass, Islamic architecture, whale tail, coins, pirate ship, and quote: "he'd become her spyglass to see through, her compass to follow, and her atlas to be guided by."
November 5, 2025 at 5:27 AM
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ONE THOUSAND AND ONE VOYAGES is a YA retelling of the Arabian Nights tale of Sinbad the Sailor #questpit #Q #YA #HF

🏴‍☠️pirate x princess
☀️sunshine x darkness
🕌muslim protagonists
🌙creatures from islamic folklore
🌊seafaring adventure
🌏17th-century indian ocean
✨interest from 2 big 5 editors
Agents' Guide for One Thousand and One Voyages by Ayishah Hasni. Pitch: In a YA retelling of the Arabian Nights tale of Sinbad the Sailor, a snarky pirate must accompany a happy-go-lucky princess on a journey across the monster-filled Indian Ocean to rescue her fiance from a mysteriously moving island. Comps: The Stardust Thief, Spice Road, Pirates of the Caribbean and Fable. Snippet from manuscript. First line: Though Prince Zakar was not particularly knowledgeable about nautical affairs, he did not think that being chased by an island was a common part of sailing.
November 5, 2025 at 5:26 AM
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THE FAMILIAR x THE MOONSTONE

In order to restore the stolen Kohinoor Diamond to India, a jewel-keeper named Devoshri teams up with the Ravenmaster to unleash the centuries-old prophecy of freeing six ravens from the Tower of London to destroy the British Empire. #GhostPit #W #HF
A moodboard depicting ravens, the Tower of London, Victorian London, an Indian palace, a man and woman dancing, a girl dressed in a sari and a man dressed in a black waistcoat.
October 30, 2025 at 7:22 AM
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ONE THOUSAND AND ONE VOYAGES is a YA historical fantasy retelling of the Arabian Nights tale of Sinbad the Sailor #GhostPit #Q #YA #HF

🏴‍☠️pirate x princess
☀️sunshine x darkness
🕌muslim protagonists
🌙beasts from islamic folklore
🌊seafaring adventure
🌏17th-century indian ocean
✨big 5 editor interest
Moodboard depicting whales, pirate ships, coins, leather journals, blue mosques, maps, a pirate and a South Asian princess.
October 30, 2025 at 7:06 AM
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What if the Arabian Nights-inspired world of THE STARDUST THIEF met the seafaring adventure of PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN but with the Islamic mythological monsters of SPICE ROAD?

ONE THOUSAND AND ONE VOYAGES is a YA retelling of Sinbad the Sailor 🌊🏴‍☠️🦜 #GhostPit #Q #YA #F #OWN
An Agent's Guide To ONE THOUSAND AND ONE VOYAGES by Ayishah Hasni. Pitch: In a YA retelling of SINBAD THE SAILOR, a snarky pirate must accompany a cheerful princess on a journey across the monster-filled Indian Ocean to rescue her fiancé from a moving island. Comps: The Stardust Thief, Spice Road, Pirates of the Caribbean and Fable. Though Prince Zakar of Marjan was not particularly knowledgeable about nautical affairs, he did not think that being chased by an island was a common part of sailing. It started off as a speck on the horizon only visible through a spyglass, but soon grew recognizable even to the naked eye. It formed a craggy silhouette of mist-shrouded mountains, verdant jungles, and a long, flat beach that wrapped around all sides. It may have also been a pretty sight had it not been cutting through the water like the hull of a Spanish galleon. The crew of the Badr Basim ran frantically about the deck, unfurling the lateen sails to snag the wind at the perfect angle. Still, though the dhow had been designed for easy navigation and swift escapes, it carried a heavier load than most. Multiple chests containing gold, jewels, and expensive trinkets had all been stocked inside the cargo hold, each of them meant to be gifts for the princess of Jahanara.
October 30, 2025 at 4:45 AM
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What if ONE THOUSAND AND ONE VOYAGES, a YA retelling of Sinbad the Sailor, had chapter titles in the style of Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson & the Olympians? 🔱 #UnhingedPit #Q #YA #F

Chapter 1: Help! I'm Being Chased by an Island 🏝
September 23, 2025 at 12:49 PM
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Character resumes for ONE THOUSAND AND ONE VOYAGES, a Sinbad the Sailor retelling #UnhingedPit #Q #YA #F

Kiraal: a pirate with a personal interest in relaying the tales of his voyages 🏴‍☠️

Jiya: a princess with a fondness for creatures (magical or otherwise) 🦜

One epic voyage across the Indian Ocean
September 23, 2025 at 12:47 PM
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MISSING: Prince Zakar, last seen being chased by a moving island and kidnapped by its residents. 👑

WANTED: Kiraal, a pirate who goes by the name of "Sinbad." Went on an unauthorized quest with a princess across the monster-filled Indian Ocean to rescue her fiancé, Zakar. 🌊

#UnhingedPit #Q #YA #F
September 23, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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🌊A YA retelling of Sinbad the Sailor - QUERYING SOON🌊

When a pirate who goes by the name of "Sinbad" is caught by a princess, he is offered one way out of his punishment: assisting her in rescuing her fiancé from a moving island somewhere in the monster-filled Indian Ocean.

#PosterPit #W #YA #SFF
Movie poster for ONE THOUSAND AND ONE VOYAGES, a YA retelling of Sinbad the Sailor querying soon.
August 16, 2025 at 8:05 AM
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ONE THOUSAND AND ONE VOYAGES is a YA Sinbad the Sailor retelling with Big 5 editor interest

A pirate who goes by the name of Sinbad.
A princess who loves the sea.
A prince trapped on an island that never stays in one place.
An impossible voyage across the Indian Ocean.

#questpit #W #YA #F #SFF
Gold character aesthetic with palaces, golden beaches, coins, etc.
August 6, 2025 at 6:39 AM
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YA Sinbad the Sailor retelling 🌊🏴‍☠️🦜

When a pirate who goes by the name of "Sinbad" is caught by a princess, he is offered one way out of his punishment: assisting her in rescuing her fiancée from a moving island somewhere in the monster-filled Indian Ocean.

#questpit #W #YA #F #SFF
Blue pirate-themed character aesthetic with whales, mosques, ships, etc.
August 6, 2025 at 6:36 AM
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THE WRATH & THE DAWN x DAUGHTER OF THE PIRATE KING

ONE THOUSAND AND ONE VOYAGES is a YA retelling of Sinbad the Sailor with Big 5 editor interest, featuring:

🕌Muslim MC's
🏴‍☠️Pirate x princess
❤️‍🔥Enemies to lovers
🌙Islamic folklore
🌏Indian Ocean setting

#questpit #W #YA #F #SFF
Pitch: in a YA retelling of Sinbad the Sailor, a pirate must accompany a princess on a journey across the Indian ocean to rescue her fiancée from a magically moving island. Comp titles: The Wrath & the Dawn, Daughter of the Pirate King, The Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi, The Stardust Thief. Tropes: enemies to lovers, Islamic folklore, pirate x princess, sea-based adventure, 17th-century Indian Ocean, Muslim rep. Art of a pirate on a ship.
August 6, 2025 at 6:33 AM
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ONE THOUSAND AND ONE VOYAGES is a YA retelling of the Arabian Nights tale of Sinbad the Sailor, featuring:

🏴‍☠️Muslim pirates
🌊17th-century Indian Ocean
❤️‍🔥Enemies to lovers (pirate x princess)
☀️Sunshine x darkness
🌙Creatures from Islamic folklore

#questpit #YA
May 7, 2025 at 4:18 AM
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ONE THOUSAND AND ONE VOYAGES is a YA retelling of the Arabian Nights tale of Sinbad the Sailor, featuring:

🏴‍☠️Muslim pirates
🌊17th-century Indian Ocean
🔥Enemies to lovers (pirate x princess)
☀️Sunshine x darkness
🌙Creatures from Islamic folklore

#questpit #YA
May 7, 2025 at 4:18 AM
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A pirate who goes by the name of Sinbad.
A princess who loves stories.
An island that never stays in one place.
Together, can they cross the Indian Ocean to find it?

ONE THOUSAND ONE VOYAGES is a YA retelling of the Arabian Nights tale of Sinbad the Sailor #questpit #YA
May 7, 2025 at 4:13 AM
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"It began as a speck which could only be seen through a spyglass, until it grew to be recognizable even with the naked eye. A ship flying flags that promised death." 🏴‍☠️

ONE THOUSAND AND ONE VOYAGES is a YA retelling of Sinbad the Sailor w/ Muslim rep

#1stLinePit #Q #F #ADV #YA #ownvoices
April 6, 2025 at 12:50 AM
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A pirate who goes by the name of Sinbad.
A princess who loves stories.
An island that never stays in one place.
Together, can they cross the monster-riddled Indian Ocean to find it?

ONE THOUSAND ONE VOYAGES is a YA retelling of Sinbad the Sailor 🌊

#LuckyPit #PopUpPit #PopUpPitA #amquerying #YA
Blue mood board with ocean motifs - constellations, a pirate, a compass, pirate ships, a whale, a blue palace, horses in water. In the centre, there is a quote that reads: "There was a science to it, and a connection with the natural world---to be a good navigator meant to be a good observer of the sun, moon, stars, wind, and of course, water."
March 17, 2025 at 12:21 PM
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ONE THOUSAND AND ONE VOYAGES 🌊

In a YA retelling of SINBAD THE SAILOR, a pirate must accompany a princess on a journey across the Indian Ocean to rescue her fiancée from a magically moving island.

🕌Muslim MC's
🌙Islamic folklore
🏴‍☠️Pirate x princess

#LuckyPit #PopUpPit #PopUpPitA #YA #amquerying
March 17, 2025 at 12:21 PM
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What if the Arabian Nights-inspired world of THE WRATH & THE DAWN met the swashbuckling adventure of DAUGHTER OF THE PIRATE KING?

🕌muslim rep
🌏south asian rep
🌙islamic folklore
🔥enemies to lovers
⚔️pirate x princess
🌊17th-century Indian Ocean

#LuckyPit #PopUpPit #PopUpPitA #amquerying #YA
An Agent's Guide to One Thousand and One Voyages by Ayishah Hasni. Pitch: in a YA retelling of Sinbad the Sailor, a pirate must accompany a princess on a journey across the Indian Ocean to rescue her fiancée from a magically moving island. Comparative titles: The Wrath & the Dawn by Renee Ahdieh, Daughter of the Pirate King by Tricia Levenseller, The Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi by Shannon Chakraborty, and The Stardust Thief by Chelsea Abdullah. Character art depicting a pirate-princess with a blue hijab. Tropes listed on either side: enemies to lovers, pirate x princess, 17th-century Indian Ocean, Islamic folklore, sea-based adventure, and Muslim rep.
March 17, 2025 at 12:20 PM
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Here is my #agentsguide for ONE THOUSAND AND ONE VOYAGES, a YA retelling of SINBAD THE SAILOR featuring Muslim protagonists and creatures from Islamic mythology.

"In every way, he’d become her spyglass to see through; her compass to follow; and her atlas to be guided by." 🌊🏴‍☠️🦜

#WSPit #WSPitQ #YA
February 26, 2025 at 5:28 AM
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🌊 A YA RETELLING OF SINBAD THE SAILOR 🌊

When a pirate named Kiraal Kahla is caught by a princess, he is offered one way out of his punishment: accompanying her on a journey across the Indian Ocean to rescue her fiancée who's being held hostage on a magically moving island.

#WSPit #WSPitQ #YA
February 26, 2025 at 5:11 AM
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What if the Arabian Nights-inspired world of THE WRATH & THE DAWN met the swashbuckling adventure of DAUGHTER OF THE PIRATE KING?

ONE THOUSAND AND ONE VOYAGES is a YA retelling of SINBAD THE SAILOR, featuring:

🕌Muslim rep
🌏South Asian rep
🌙Islamic folklore
⚔️Pirate x princess

#WSPit #WSPitQ
February 26, 2025 at 5:08 AM
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ONE THOUSAND AND ONE VOYAGES is a YA retelling of SINBAD THE SAILOR where a pirate must accompany a princess on a journey across the Indian Ocean to rescue her fiancée from a magically moving island.

⚔️ Pirate x princess
❤️‍🔥 Enemies to lovers
🕌 Muslim rep

#Cupit #amquerying #YA
February 14, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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Thought I'd start participating in #WIPSnips! Today's word is "pitch."

Here is where it appears in ONE THOUSAND AND ONE VOYAGES, my YA retelling of SINBAD THE SAILOR.

#amquerying #YA #writingcommunity #underrepresentedvoices
February 14, 2025 at 4:55 AM