26
May
Books That Changed My Life — And Might Change Yours
Books have always been more than just stories to me; they’ve been companions, mentors, and mirrors reflecting parts of myself I hadn’t ...
Posts by Siwar Al Assad
About Siwar Al Assad
26
May
How Syria’s History Shapes My Writing
Introduction
You don’t choose the country you’re born into. But it does, in many ways, choose the stories you end up telling.
I was...
26
May
Why I Wrote A Coeur Perdu
People often ask why I wrote A Coeur Perdu. I never have one single answer—because stories like this don’t begin on a clean page. They ...
26
May
How to Write with Purpose: A Personal Guide for Authors
Writing is more than stringing words together; it’s about conveying a message that resonates, inspires, and endures. As an author, I’ve...
26
May
Why Syria Is More Than a Headline: Culture, Conflict & Global Stakes
People often speak of Syria in the past tense—as if it were a story that ended with war. A place shelved under conflict, then moved asi...
16
Apr
Top Must-Read Romantic Thriller Novels That Keep You on the Edge
As both a reader and a writer, I’ve long been fascinated by the duality of love and danger. Romantic thrillers speak to that very space...