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Interview with Noor.ul.Ain the Writer.

Noor.ul.Ain is one of Pakistan's youngest published writers. Her book, "The Youth Of Pakistan" is available in 12 countries including Pakistan. It is a book about Pakistan, it's culture, norms, political and economical instability issues and yes, guidelines and help to the youth and why they should be a proud Pakistani.

The Youth Of Pakistan was Published last year, in both kindle and paperback formats and it will be available in Pakistan on 23rd March, Nationwide.

We, at Beyond Sanity Publishing, are very excited and over whelmed to represent a writer that will help give Pakistan a better image in the eyes of the world.

We interviewed her to know more about the history of The Youth Of Pakistan and how she became voice of many students across Pakistan. Reading this, and her book, you will be able to recognize Pakistan as a nation that is positive and heading towards development.

• You are different than you 2 years ago. How do you define yourself?

I think time gradually changes everyone, and this effect is probably most pronounced in the age group I am in. I have grown as a person in all possible ways in the past two years, but I guess the biggest change of them all has been academic: I got landed in a university.

• What is The Youth Of Pakistan for you?

The Youth of Pakistan is my first attempt at freeing my emotions concerning things that matter to me the most. It defines my first encounter with the exhilarating world of writing. So it will always have a special place in my heart.

• How did you learn about Beyond Sanity Publishing?

Coincidence or probably a stroke of pure luck is the answer to that. It was my sister who met the CEO of Beyond Sanity Publishing Miss Irum Zahra on Facebook, and therefore it’s all thanks to her.

• How much time did The Youth Of Pakistan take? Are you happy with what you wrote?

It took me around two months to write down the first draft of the book. Then there were the countless editing, composing and proofreading sessions that took another two months.

The term happiness falls far too short to describe what I feel about this book. Overwhelmingly giddy and grateful would probably do.

• Is Pakistan a good place to be? Socially and Politically?

Realistically speaking, Pakistan with its own nearly intangible mesh of socio-political problems is obviously not the first place where any human being these days would want to be. But that is the part where we come in. It belongs to us and it is our responsibility to make it a good enough place; both socially and politically.

• What are your thoughts on Modern Islam presented in Pakistan today?

To me, Islam was meant to be a contemporary code of life for all times to come. I, therefore, have trouble understanding this new or modified version of Islam they call ‘Modern Islam’ here in Pakistan. Religion is much more than the practices we sometimes think we can alter at wish under the name of modernization.

• What message does The Youth Of Pakistan delivers? Is it only for the youth to read?

The Youth of Pakistan delivers many messages with the ultimate core being the fact that the youth of this country is not to be underestimated. This book puts light on the true potential of our people and goes on to show all the possible pathways for us to prove our potential.

The youth is meant to be the main target audience but anyone who wants to understand the youth, its predicaments and ideas that could change the course of time are most welcome to read it.

• Do you think Pakistan’s economy is stable enough to stand ground in case a war breaks out?

We are already fighting a very dangerous war against terrorism and have been fighting this foreign war and letting it eat up our resources for too long until it got to a point where getting out of it became virtually impossible. We came out of 1965; even the devastating encounter of 1971, so even when the economic structure is practically stumbling, thinking of ourselves as totally hopeless would be wrong.

• The Youth Of Pakistan goes deep towards the roots of Islam and connects the recent issues with the verses of Holy Quran. Do you think people need a more extreme approach to be taught the truth or they need more time to understand?

I would once again say that Islam is always current, and the biggest proof of it is how the verses of Holy Quran relate to modern issues so easily. I don’t think one should call it extremism. Nevertheless, delivering the truth to someone is a difficult job and just like everywhere, teaching it to our people also demands patience and perseverance.

• We loved the connection between culture and society in The Youth Of Pakistan. What is your favorite part of the book?

My personal favorites are the two chapters that circle around the various factors that made Pakistan inevitable and the price that our people had to pay for freedom. The facts in these chapters can inculcate deeper feelings of patriotism in the readers which is why they are significant considering the theme of the book.

• The Youth Of Pakistan is available in many libraries across the world. What kind of audience do you think it attracts?

It could be of value to anyone prepared to be fascinated by the youth of Pakistan.

• What do you think about the current India-Pakistan issue on a cricket series? Are sports a good way to avoid the main Kashmir issue?

Sports have invariably been a key element in international ties all over the world. Similarly, cricket has played the same role in the India-Pakistan relationship for a long time. Relieving tension across the border and promoting peace through the lighter context of a cricket series is truly effective. An opportunity like this should be frequently entertained and appreciated by both sides. Sadly, this does not appear to be the case. However, Kashmir still remains far too important to be avoided by cricket.

• Being a writer who writes in Pakistan, On Pakistan, How do you feel?

Pakistan is my first love, and writing about it is what I think I was born to do. Therefore it feels like my safe place, my home where I belong.

• What is the value and place of a writer in Pakistan?

All I would say is that it is in desperate need for improvements, and people working to do just that are inspirational.

• How did The Youth Of Pakistan change you?

The Youth of Pakistan changed me in many unimaginable ways. First of all it gave me a sense of self and built the belief in myself I never even knew I was missing. Secondly, this book told me I was capable of producing actual books that can be published and everything. Through the course of penning it down, it also showed me a clear pathway that can lead me to contribute my fullest towards the betterment of my motherland. I lived and breathed this book, and every word of the book came from deep inside my heart so it was bound to change me.

• What other projects are you working on?

There are currently three other projects I have started and am working on them. One is an attempt at a novel covering the biggest national disaster of Pakistan in 1971, another is going to be a collection of short stories from various parts of world all circling a similar theme and the third one is meant to be a surprise!

•  What issues do you think women in Pakistan are facing and what can be done about it?

All the things that make Pakistan special and more make its women precious. I think we are facing countless social and cultural restraints, but the way our women are still proving themselves everywhere is what is truly laudable. A lot of work is being done and a lot still needs to be done to make sure every pearl is discovered and gets its worth.

• Message for the Youth?

Our land needs devotion and sincerity from us and as much patriotism as we can provide. We, as a nation, need to learn all the right reasons for falling in love with Pakistan and then channel that love into our practical lives bringing about positive change in every field we may choose for ourselves.

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This Is Me-Psychaotic Author Review

*Psychaotic* is my debut Poetry Book.
It is the first of its kind here in Pakistan. I am Pakistan's first free verse Gothic Poet to be published Internationally.
*Psychaotic* is a word play of two words and two feeling. Psycho and Chaotic.
I believe that everyone has these sides and they choose whether or not to open or disclose that side with people or not.
Psychaotic reads you while you are reading it and it connects the inner most desires and feelings with the flow of words. I wanted to write all these thoughts on paper because I wanted to connect the reader to the people like him or her. There are so many people in this world who feel like the have lost everything and they cannot go on without someone but this, this book, it tells them that there is life after that. That they are not alone in that hurt and agony. I know and I understand what you are going through. This book is for the delusional, for the bipolar, for the insane and crazy people. It is for the introverts who swallow their anguish and hate and keep it locked inside their hearts. It is for the people who feel alone in a crowd of 1 million.
I am here to tell them, whatever hardships they suffered, whatever pain they felt, They are not the only ones. There are people like you. They are here to help you, to talk to you, to love you.
You are special.
Psychaotic is my mirror. You read this book, you'll know me.
If you read this book, and you connect with even one of it's words, do let me know.
This book is my prize. I want to reach out to everyone through this book
Remember: You're loved.

Happy Reading!

Review of Psychaotic by W.R. Watkins

W.R. Watkins rated it 5 of 5 stars

Where to begin with this book?

Well, for starters: this book is brilliant.

It is a rarity for me to find a book that deals with complex issues, yet manages to execute those issues with a refreshing brutal honesty, soul, humor and vulnerability.

This, for me, perfectly sums up ‘Psychaotic’.

Ms Zahra has no trouble writing out her thoughts, and feelings, telling the reader exactly what she is feeling at the time of writing her poetry. And that is a very, very good thing! Not everyone wants to read about Daffodils…

She not only does this time and time again throughout the book, she also presents to us who she is as a human being, who has experienced love gained and lost (‘Look For Love’; ‘Remind Me’), dreams rising and falling (‘Perceptions’), self-harm (‘Drought’; ‘Roses On My Arms’; ‘Control’) and wonders about life around her (‘The False Chapters’; ‘Tomorrow Never Comes’; ‘Somewhere In A Graveyard’), talking about the mysteries of demise to the weather (‘Dear Rain,’; ‘Thunder).

On more than one occasion, she bares her soul to you, the reader. It is almost like you’re in a therapy session, with the reader as the therapist, and she is your patient (in the best kind of way!). Not only do these entries present her vulnerability (‘Petrified’; ‘The Crossroads’), but they also show her strength of character, who at one point switches from pining for her lost love (‘The Absurdity Of You’; ‘To Play A Broken Record’; ‘The Impossible Him’), to saying that it is now over for good (‘End Of Us’).

For me, the stand out poems in this book are the ones that directly reflect the writer, and her motivations for writing. One such example can be found in ‘A Way To Write’, where we meet the writer face-to-face, no mask, and learn about her motivations and inspirations for writing.

I have listed only a few of the poems that talk about the themes I have listed. There are so many stand-out poems in this book; I wish I could talk about them all! But then, that would spoil it for the next reader, so I won’t do that.

Some poets are content with hiding themselves behind complex metaphors, overuse of similes, and using other people’s names for their own personal gains. No such this will be found in ‘Psychaotic’. 

This is ‘Psychaotic’, presenting Ms Irum Zahra, and her incredible writing talent, in Black and Red.

Perceptions-An Article on Our Thoughts and Feelings

Perceptions

Perception is a second word for judging something or someone by what they do, or did or are planning to do... perception is to believe that a person would behave exactly how you imagine he/she would and it’s not even unethical it is completely justified by our actions. We think and do what is right because our heart tells us to. We don’t think for a second how that would affect anyone else. All what matters is; what we think. What we perceive. Everyone sees things in their own way. The meaning of perception varies from person to person. For a writer, perception is everything. They would judge things in a manner no one would. Because they create art. They are artists. Just as everyone is of their own lives. We all decide to paint our lives differently. Some with sin others with morals…

Perception is also that false hope, which ruins our faith, which makes us insecure and which makes us trapped in the idea that love doesn't exist… And there is no salvation. There is no one for us. And even if there is, we don’t see it that way. We continue to linger in our negative imagination our false hopes and dreams and then we turn so miserable, that we don’t sleep at night.

We start to think about all the things that could happen to us, change us, make us better. But what we are doing is to build more dreams on already broken dreams. There is no building made. There is no tower of light. You’ll keep falling trying to build those up but they won’t stand a chance. You’ll lose. There goes your future-false-hope. See you make a twisted story in your head that you will eventually get past all of what holds you back from what is better and what is beautiful…riches or success or fame or power…or beauty…youth… but this all just an illusion. Daydream. It’s a lullaby you use to sleep at night… you keep on imagining things to happen in the most amazing ways anyone could think of. And everything looks so beautiful and perfect till you fall asleep. When you wake up the next morning, you’re the same person who wants a dead black coffee because know you have to live another day on this planet full of morons.

Why can’t it all come true? Because you only imagine yourself doing it. You don’t actually do anything about it. Nothing. You wake up you have breakfast, you spend the day complaining and listen to everyone complaining about everything happening to them …you lay in your bed and then you start to build that fallen fort again. I dare you. One day, don’t build it. Don’t think about anything. Don’t start the illusion. Don’t imagine anything. See if you dream anything different. See if you dream about killing someone. Killing someone you hate. No wait, that would be a nightmare since we’re all so goddamn ethical.

We all do that. Judge. Hypocrisy will be the death of us all. And quite frankly, we love being hypocrites. It’s a day to day game of pretend-you-like-someone-you-want-to throw-acid-at. We are such good actors. Acting as if morals and rules are so perfect and we are so good and model citizens because we pay our taxes. The whole world is filled with people who kill people in their minds just for the heck of it. And then they visit their churches their mosques…their cathedrals…false hopes and false beliefs. They all hide under them. Hide their faces and what they truly are. They know. They know it so very well that they are animals who have learnt to perceive things the way they want them to be.

Irum Zahra, Psychaotic