Book Description | In Writing to Keep the Devil at Bay, Maryam Al‑Haishi delivers a powerful, intimately honest journey into the heart of creativity and inner darkness. This novel blurs the lines between memoir and fiction as its heroine battles her personal “devils” — fear, doubt, and despair — through the redemptive act of writing.
With raw, poetic prose, the story guides readers through sleepless nights of self‑reflection, moments of paralyzing doubt, and the spark of inspiration that emerges when words finally flow. Each chapter becomes a step out of mental prison, revealing how the pen can be mightier than the darkest thoughts.
More than a tale of struggle, this book is a testament to the transformative power of storytelling. It asks: What chains our spirit? And illuminates the answer: By writing, we uncover freedom.
Writing to Keep the Devil at Bay is an ode to resilience, a celebration of the creative process, and a reminder that within every fearful silence lies the potential for a brave new voice. |