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On Distance by Emily Ahmed

Blending myth and modernity, these poems explore myth-making, love, and the search for home. Ahmed reminds us that stories are life-saving acts of meaning-making, myths we return to for empathy and guidance. 

“There are lines that glitter in this collection. This book introduces an exciting new voice to our literary landscape.” 

E. Ethelbert Miller, Writer and literary activist, 2023 Grammy Award Finalist in the category of Spoken Word and Poetry

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Some things are better said in verse! Happy Valentine’s Day from Elyssar Press. To read the full poem, purchase On Distance. Link in bio! Whether you are a longtime poetry lover or looking for a dose of inspiration, this book launch is one you won’t want to miss. The Details: • What: The Launch of On Distance by Emily Ahmed • When: Thursday, February 26th • Time: 4:00 PM PST/ 7PM EST • Where: Zoom • Cost: Completely Free! Register using our link in bio! #indiepublishing #smallpress #booklovers #writinginspiration #booklovers
✨ Meet our Featured Author: EMILY AHMED✨ Emily Ahmed @emmerbelle is a mixed race Egyptian-American writer and currently an MFA student at the University of Miami. She is often inspired by myths, fairytales, film, television, and animals, and explore
✨ Meet our Featured Author: EMILY AHMED✨ Emily Ahmed @emmerbelle is a mixed race Egyptian-American writer and currently an MFA student at the University of Miami. She is often inspired by myths, fairytales, film, television, and animals, and explores issues of mental health, coming-of-age, heritage, and family within her work. She enjoys going to the Everglades on her weekends off from school, and painting and illustrating. On Distance is her debut collection of poetry. You can learn more about her here: https://emily-ahmed.com/ Join us for the VIRTUAL BOOK LAUNCH of "On Distance", that will include a discussion (moderated by Gia Rojas) as well as a reading and Q&A with author Emily Ahmed @emmerbelle WHEN: Thursday Feb. 26, 2026 4pm PST / 7pm EST WHERE: Zoom Link, provided when you register through Eventbrite LINK IN BIO To purchase the book & register for the virtual book launch, 🔗 LINK IN BIO! #OnDistance #IndiePress #SmallPress #RedlandsBooks #ArabAmericanWomen #IndiePublishing #ArabAmericanPoetry #BookCommunity #SupportIndieAuthors #BookLovers #LiteraryScene #PoetryEvents #BookishCommunity #IndieBookstore #ArabAmericanWriters
Emily Ahmed's signature copies are almost out of stock! Link in bio to purchase yours today & to sign up for the book launch on February 26! Join us!
Emily Ahmed's signature copies are almost out of stock! Link in bio to purchase yours today & to sign up for the book launch on February 26! Join us!
Elyssar Press is proud to introduce Emily Ahmed's debut poetry collection, On Distance. Join us for the Book Launch on Thursday Feb. 26 at 4pm PT/ 7pm ET on Zoom! Link in bio to reserve your spot and for more details on how to purchase your copy today! #EmilyAhmed #OnDistance #BookLaunch #Poetry #ElyssarPress #ArabAmerican #PoetryReading
Join us tomorrow for the online book launch of Emily Ahmed's On Distance poetry collection! Moderated by Gia Rojas! Link in BIO to register & to purchase the book from Elyssar Press' website! #OnDistance #poetry #poetrycollection #booklaunch
Some things are better said in verse! Happy Valentine’s Day from Elyssar Press. To read the full poem, purchase On Distance. Link in bio! Whether you are a longtime poetry lover or looking for a dose of inspiration, this book launch is one
✨ Meet our Featured Author: EMILY AHMED✨ Emily Ahmed @emmerbelle is a mixed race Egyptian-American writer and currently an MFA student at the University of Miami. She is often inspired by myths, fairytales, film, television, and animals, and explore Emily Ahmed's signature copies are almost out of stock! Link in bio to purchase yours today & to sign up for the book launch on February 26! Join us!
Elyssar Press is proud to introduce Emily Ahmed's debut poetry collection, On Distance. Join us for the Book Launch on Thursday Feb. 26 at 4pm PT/ 7pm ET on Zoom! Link in bio to reserve your spot and for more details on how to purchase your copy

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