Ayesha Manazir Siddiqi is a London-based author, editor, and translator of Pakistani descent, who has made a significant impact in the literary world. She is widely recognized for her mystery novels, but her work extends beyond that to include essays, reviews, plays, and monologues.\n \nSiddiqi's essays and reviews have been featured in prominent publications such as The Theatre Times, Independent CeaseFire Magazine, Media Diversified, Wasafiri, and the Express Tribune. Her literary fiction works have been published online and in anthologies by Oberon Books, Peepal Trees Press, Influx Press, EMC, and Tilted Axis Press. Moreover, her plays and monologues have been performed in various venues, including Theatre 503, Rich Mix, and Tristan Bates in London.
In addition to her work in literature, Siddiqi has also contributed to BBC Radio 4 and was a contributing editor for the Serial/New York Times podcast, The Trojan Horse Affair. Recently, she has completed her debut novel, The Centre, which is set to be published by Picador (UK) and Gillian Flynn Books / Zando Projects (US) in Summer 2023. Siddiqi's ability to write compelling narratives across various mediums has established her as a versatile and accomplished writer.\n \nSiddiqi was born in Karachi and later moved to London, where she currently resides. Her experiences of straddling two different cultures have undoubtedly influenced her writing, providing her with a unique perspective that she brings to life in her work. Her ability to connect with readers through her storytelling has earned her a reputation as a talented and engaging writer, and she continues to inspire and captivate audiences with her words.