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Local Writer Blends Arab Myth & Fantasy in New Novel

A Metro Detroit writer is celebrating the release of his first novel. Saladin Ahmed is the author of “Throne of the Crescent Moon” – a story that blends Arab myths with fantasy elements.

Ahmed spoke recently to WDET’s Rob St. Mary about the book and the business and art of writing.

(click the audio link above to hear the interview)

For more about Saladin Ahmed: http://www.saladinahmed.com/

NOTE: Saladin Ahmed is the son of Ishmael Ahmed, host of WDET's "This Island Earth".