Shubnum Khan

Truth

“Wake up. This is your life for God’s sakes. It’s time to face up to it. You can’t get anywhere or over anything if you don’t let yourself feel anything in the first place. It’s time.” Julie Buxbaum, The Opposite of Love

Are You not Entertained? (Sunday Tribune column)

As I write this column, there is a storm happening on Twitter. Speculation as to whether Paralympic star, Oscar Pistorius accidently or intentionally killed his girlfriend is the story buzzing on social networks. Everyone has an opinion and theory and I am astonished at the attention it is receiving on my […]

Reflections of a Lost Weekend

And the saddest part,the absolute worst part of it all The most terrible thing, was knowing, I tried my best,my best,you know? and it wasn’t good enough. not even close.

When Your Characters Come Alive

I can’t imagine anyone not falling in love with Sarah when they meet her. She is incredibly alive and so fragile I feel quite tender when I handle her.

Maybe I’ll See You Around

Listen, we need to go now, we can’t stay here any longer, Listen! The train is leaving now, can’t you hear the whistle? if we run, we may get it Can you hear me? Listen… you can stay here, if you like, I wont mind… it’s okay, I’ll be okay, no, […]

Good Things Take Time (Sunday Tribune Column)

I recently found myself as a guest speaker at the matric awards function at my former school. When I speak at school events, I usually talk about what I wish someone had told me at that age – finding my passion, overcoming fears and the importance of perseverance. This time, […]

Something I’ve read on Soul Mates (non fiction)

“People think a soul mate is your perfect fit, and that’s what everyone wants. But a true soul mate is a mirror, the person who shows you everything that is holding you back, the person who brings you to your own attention so you can change your life. … A […]

Something I’ve read (flash fiction)

” Driving beneath the flyover I spotted a grey bird and said penguin. My wife laughed and said pigeon, repeating it pigeon, as if speaking to an idiot. She sighed and turned to the window, staring at something I could not see. I considered saying it was a mistake, a […]

The Power of Words (Sunday Tribune Column)

Recently a friend was telling me about an argument she had with her boyfriend. Their arguments had steadily been growing out of control and one day in the heat of the moment she raised her hand and slapped him. Soon after, they parted ways with hostility on both sides. Her […]