Nadia Afifi is an Arab American science fiction author who
lives in Denver, Colorado. Although born in the United States, she
grew up in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain before returning to Missouri
for college. From an early age, she knew she wanted to be a writer,
but having two scientists as parents also instilled a love of
speculative fiction. Her experiences in the Middle East and her
multicultural upbringing have driven the stories she wants to tell,
by exploring present-day issues such as women’s rights, religion
and cultural identities through a futuristic lens. Her father is a
Saudi geologist of Palestinian descent, while her mother is an
American geologist from St. Louis, Missouri.
She attained a Bachelor’s in Journalism, followed by an MBA, from
the University of Missouri and currently works for the Department
of Veterans Affairs by supporting new projects to improve the
agency’s healthcare systems. While working for the VA, she began
her first novel, The Sentient. She has also written several short
stories, including “Exhibit K”, which recently featured in Abyss
and Apex magazine.
Nadia is represented by Naomi Davis at Bookends Literary Agency.
When she isn’t writing or working, she spends her time hiking in
Colorado, thinking about her next story on the treadmill or
planning her next overseas vacation.
"Afifi’s staggering and un-put-downable debut offers a fresh and
feminist-forward take on cloning [...] This riveting debut is a
must-have for any sci-fi fan."
"Afifi’s first novel is a science fiction noir [...] The
worldbuilding is a particular strength, as every locale feels
well-realized and lived-in. This is an excellent book for fans of
Mira Grant and Michael Crichton, or readers who love a thrilling
narrative and welcome moral and philosophical questions in their
science fiction."
"Nadia Afifi is a brand-new voice, and one you should become
familiar with [...] Exciting, mesmerizing, and full of cutting-edge
science, 'The Sentient' is an excellent beginning to what’s sure to
be a successful career."
*Analog Science Fiction & Fact*
“Honestly, this book was big on character, big on plot, and a well
written science fiction piece, all good things I love as a bookworm
and a scientist!”
*The Nerd Daily*
"A piece of ethical excellency, a cry of freedom, and a
thought-provoking debut is what Nadia Afifi has delivered for those
who love to plunge into the gray morality of stories, as well as
the riveting explorations of science fiction and the theory of the
multiverse."
*Bookwyrm's Guide to the Galaxy*
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