The Unseen Path

The Unseen Path, the sequel to The Unseen Blossom, is a novel unlike any other. Zuli and Lamar have returned from their journey through magical gardens and are reconnected on the streets of Kabul. Just as their whirlwind romance picks up speed and hijinks ensue, they begin to grow comfortable in each other's worlds, the unthinkable happens. The threat of invasion becomes a troubling reality and chaos shrouds a restless Afghanistan. The two headstrong protagonists are confronted by pain and loss; they are separated by the cruel hands of fate and war. Zuli is forced to choose between her freedom and safety as a royal or her faith in true love. Lamar struggles in an unfamiliar world as he focuses on his goal of finding Zuli and works to regain his footing in a society that continues to be defined by destruction and death. Along the way, they each interact with and befriend different faces, some new and some old, in order to help in their quest for reunion. All from different walks of life, these external forces are intertwined in their belief in true love, goodwill, and prosperity for their country and its citizens. Through the preservation of lessons of humanity and hope, The Unseen Path will inspire all with its much-needed message of peace and freedom in volatile times.

Over the years, I was encouraged to write a book. I attempted countless times, but to no avail. The day I met my friend, I sensed an internal shift within me. A certain awareness or intuition, if you will, gave rise to specific scenes, ideas, and words. Soon after my unexpected connection with L'mere, he posed a question to me: Have you ever seen a fig tree bloom? He proceeded to tell me about the idea of the blossomless fig tree and his wish to write a book surrounding it. Intuitively, I knew that I was meant to co-write this book with him, but it seemed impossible because I was not an author. Unbeknownst to me, there was a novel waiting to be poured out of me onto blank pages. Hence, our first novel, The Unseen Blossom was born between us. I am an Afghan-American born in Kabul, Afghanistan, and I came to the USA as a political refugee in 1981. I am lucky to be from an intellectual family of diplomats, writers, professors, physicians, travel enthusiasts, and peacemakers. I am pleased to say The Unseen Path is my second venture into visionary fiction writing, as I am one of the authors of The Unseen Blossom. For the past two years, I worked heavily on the novel's publicity process so that it can truly soar, and, all the while, wrote this gem of a book. It is somewhat difficult to explain, but the soul connection between L'mere and I is the driving force behind the creation of both books. Our story can be passed down to awaken and strengthen one's sense of humanity. This novel detail an invasion that led to chaos both in Afghanistan and in our world, weaved within a love story of two young souls. Throughout this experience, I am most proud to be the mother of my wonderful daughter and brilliant editor, Madee. She is my heart.

I am an Afghan-American who came to the USA in 1965 and, to my chagrin, never again returned to the motherland. I earned my master's degree in international business from Pace University, located in New York City. I am also a self-taught man with an insatiable thirst for knowledge. Foremost, I am a fervent student with a blazing flame of desire for uncovering life, music, art, literature, philosophy, and the humanities. I have dedicated ample time to reading and writing poems in different languages, which I then post on Facebook for the pure enjoyment of my family and friends. I am the proud author of two books, the first being The Unseen Blossom. It was born from a dream I once had; I was in the midst of a rainstorm. Complete darkness enveloped me within an uproarious downpour. Unexpectedly, I looked up to see an onrushing object approaching at an alarming speed. I knew that I was supposed to catch it, so I did just that. As soon as I caught the unknown object, I awoke, sitting upright with my hands in the air. Believe me: it was a book that fell from the stormy skies. The concept of the fig tree took root in my mind years ago and sparked a life-changing journey. It has led to the creation of this very novel and the completion of a love story that brought two souls together as one. I sincerely thank Zlaikha and appreciate her dedication and patience over the years. You are kindhearted, endowed with a golden soul and a vibrant mind. Honored, I am.