KhaledAlesmael
@khaledalesmael.bsky.social
Just a regular Syrian writer and journalist in London, telling stories of love, exile, and everything in between.
Always in 🐆 print! So watch out ⚠️
(He/him)
Books: Selamlik 🇬🇧🇩🇪🇸🇪🇩🇰🏳️🌈
Gateway to the Sea 🇩🇪🇸🇪🏳️🌈
Always in 🐆 print! So watch out ⚠️
(He/him)
Books: Selamlik 🇬🇧🇩🇪🇸🇪🇩🇰🏳️🌈
Gateway to the Sea 🇩🇪🇸🇪🏳️🌈
Reposted by KhaledAlesmael
Escalating global crises are driving intolerance, displacement and economic instability, affecting more the LGBTQI+ communities in the war-torn hotspots of the Arab world. This is the story of Selamlik written by @khaledalesmael.bsky.social .Exclusive interview here:
yassmagazine.org/2025/03/12/a...
yassmagazine.org/2025/03/12/a...
March 12, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Escalating global crises are driving intolerance, displacement and economic instability, affecting more the LGBTQI+ communities in the war-torn hotspots of the Arab world. This is the story of Selamlik written by @khaledalesmael.bsky.social .Exclusive interview here:
yassmagazine.org/2025/03/12/a...
yassmagazine.org/2025/03/12/a...
Bonjour, sunny London!
Perfect day for a good read. 📖✨
#uk #london #syria #theperfectdayofbeingawallflower
Perfect day for a good read. 📖✨
#uk #london #syria #theperfectdayofbeingawallflower
February 18, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Bonjour, sunny London!
Perfect day for a good read. 📖✨
#uk #london #syria #theperfectdayofbeingawallflower
Perfect day for a good read. 📖✨
#uk #london #syria #theperfectdayofbeingawallflower
January 13, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Syrians once trusted the international community Security Council & Obama when declared in 2011 that Assad’s days in power were numbered. Now, you ask us whether we trust HTS Trust 4 Syrians, is shattered. Rebuilding that trust with those in power is a task that must start from scratch. #syria
December 15, 2024 at 1:06 AM
Syrians once trusted the international community Security Council & Obama when declared in 2011 that Assad’s days in power were numbered. Now, you ask us whether we trust HTS Trust 4 Syrians, is shattered. Rebuilding that trust with those in power is a task that must start from scratch. #syria
Syria my love!
Good morning 💌
Good morning 💌
December 8, 2024 at 8:53 AM
Syria my love!
Good morning 💌
Good morning 💌
Far from home,
I switch off the TV,
Turn to the music—
only melodies, no human voices.
My home is distant,
yet my home is here.
Its light, a sight for the heart.
A jasmine tree suffices for Christmas,
its blossoms, lanterns of hope.
Flowers are light,
and they will bloom once more.
#syria #aleppo
I switch off the TV,
Turn to the music—
only melodies, no human voices.
My home is distant,
yet my home is here.
Its light, a sight for the heart.
A jasmine tree suffices for Christmas,
its blossoms, lanterns of hope.
Flowers are light,
and they will bloom once more.
#syria #aleppo
December 4, 2024 at 12:58 PM
The 80s
⭐️⭐️⭐️ Tate Britain
⭐️⭐️⭐️ Tate Britain
November 28, 2024 at 10:21 AM
The 80s
⭐️⭐️⭐️ Tate Britain
⭐️⭐️⭐️ Tate Britain
I came across this somewhere in London earlier today!
It’s just beautiful 🏳️🌈🍉🙏
#poetry #londonlife #londondiaries #london
It’s just beautiful 🏳️🌈🍉🙏
#poetry #londonlife #londondiaries #london
November 26, 2024 at 5:44 PM
I came across this somewhere in London earlier today!
It’s just beautiful 🏳️🌈🍉🙏
#poetry #londonlife #londondiaries #london
It’s just beautiful 🏳️🌈🍉🙏
#poetry #londonlife #londondiaries #london
November 25, 2024 at 10:54 PM
November 25, 2024 at 8:41 AM
Saturday night!
Buried in work with a looming deadline.
#khaledon #londondiary
#writingcommunity #tattoo
Buried in work with a looming deadline.
#khaledon #londondiary
#writingcommunity #tattoo
November 23, 2024 at 10:25 PM
Saturday night!
Buried in work with a looming deadline.
#khaledon #londondiary
#writingcommunity #tattoo
Buried in work with a looming deadline.
#khaledon #londondiary
#writingcommunity #tattoo
At Oxford University, connecting with the next generation of Arabic literature enthusiasts!
Why is only war-themed Arabic literature translated and awarded?
#londondiary #oxford #Arabic
Why is only war-themed Arabic literature translated and awarded?
#londondiary #oxford #Arabic
November 21, 2024 at 1:07 PM
At Oxford University, connecting with the next generation of Arabic literature enthusiasts!
Why is only war-themed Arabic literature translated and awarded?
#londondiary #oxford #Arabic
Why is only war-themed Arabic literature translated and awarded?
#londondiary #oxford #Arabic
My morning run in Highgate Woods ended at The House of Books in Crouch End, where I spotted Patti Smith on the cover of @carynrose.bsky.social book. What a morning. The book’s now with me.
November 20, 2024 at 9:31 AM
My morning run in Highgate Woods ended at The House of Books in Crouch End, where I spotted Patti Smith on the cover of @carynrose.bsky.social book. What a morning. The book’s now with me.
November 19, 2024 at 10:23 PM
November 19, 2024 at 11:05 AM
This is Jerry
Holding the reading lamp for me
The book is Kitchen by Banana Yoshimito
Holding the reading lamp for me
The book is Kitchen by Banana Yoshimito
November 18, 2024 at 11:18 PM
This is Jerry
Holding the reading lamp for me
The book is Kitchen by Banana Yoshimito
Holding the reading lamp for me
The book is Kitchen by Banana Yoshimito
Prepping for the Monday grind!
November 18, 2024 at 9:42 AM
Prepping for the Monday grind!
Back to the gym after months of a writing retreat.
London - it’s sunny outside
London - it’s sunny outside
November 17, 2024 at 11:38 AM
Back to the gym after months of a writing retreat.
London - it’s sunny outside
London - it’s sunny outside
Reposted by KhaledAlesmael
Adrian Tomine gives advice to those trying to build a creative career: “It’s important for aspiring artists to be honest with themselves and really think about what they’re aiming for.”
Adrian Tomine on Building a Creative Career
This first appeared in Lit Hub’s Craft of Writing newsletter—sign up here. A few years ago I gave a talk at an art school in Manhattan, and I could tell that the students were quickly losing intere…
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November 15, 2024 at 4:00 PM
Adrian Tomine gives advice to those trying to build a creative career: “It’s important for aspiring artists to be honest with themselves and really think about what they’re aiming for.”
November 16, 2024 at 11:47 AM