Born in Pakistan, Qaisra Shahraz has lived in Manchester, England since she was nine years old. She is an award-winning author and scriptwriter and is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and a member of the Royal Society of Literature. Shahraz has written numerous short stories and screen plays, as well as two novels, The Holy Woman and Typhoon. She has also worked as an education consultant and teacher trainer and has taught workshops and seminars in creative writing.Recorded On: Tuesday, April 28, 2009