Episode 133 [in English]: Hamour Baika

from The Queer Arabs · host Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam

Hamour Baika is a writer from Iran currently living in the DC area. His new novel On the Enemy’s Side explores the sociopolitical complexities of the Iranian Revolution through the lens of a forbidden same-sex relationship between a political prisoner and a guard. We discussed the historical inspiration and research process behind this novel, the different forms that racism takes in Iran and the US, his next work-in-progress, why we all hate listening to our recorded voices, and more! (Bonus giveaway: Sign up for Hamour’s newsletter on HamourBaika.com for the chance to win a free audiobook!) More background info from…

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