In this episode, Dr. Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai — award-winning author of The Mountains Sing, Dust Child, and The Secret of Hoa Sen — shares how her journey across poetry, fiction, and nonfiction grew out of a deep need to tell the stories Vietnam carries within its history. She discusses the challenges of writing about sensitive subjects, from war trauma to the ra ... Show More
Jan 19
OCR Tigers Race | Live from Khorfakkan Ampitheatre | Chat with one of the athletes
The Sharjah Government Media Bureau organised the “Tigers Obstacle Race” on Saturday, January 17, 2026, starting from Khorfakkan Amphitheatre, as part of its agenda to promote community sports amid the city’s natural beauty and iconic tourist landmarks along the eastern coast. Bi ... Show More
3m 46s
Nov 26
Chris Pavone: Crafting Global Thrillers and Characters on the Edge
In this episode, bestselling thriller author Chris Pavone — known for The Expats, The Paris Diversion, and Two Nights in Lisbon — reflects on his transition from a publishing career to becoming a full-time novelist. He shares how his life abroad shaped his early storytelling, why ... Show More
21m 57s
Nov 26
Moudhy Al-Rashid: Bringing Ancient Mesopotamia to Life Through Story
In this episode, Moudhy Al-Rashid, ancient historian and author of Between Two Rivers: Ancient Mesopotamia and the Birth of History, shares what first drew her into the world of early civilizations and why the stories of ordinary people — not kings — became the heart of her work. ... Show More
13m 45s