Suraiya Matandara-Clarke

Suraiya has always had a passion for many things—performing, painting, learning, running—but the one passion that has remained constant throughout her life is writing.

Her love for writing began the moment she truly fell in love with reading. Through books, Suraiya found endless inspiration to create her own stories. Every new story introduced her to unique characters, imaginative worlds, and compelling plotlines, all of which fueled her creativity.

What Suraiya loves most about reading is its power to transport the reader. A truly great book can lift her out of reality and immerse her in another world. She forms deep connections with characters, holds her breath through every twist, and turns each page with curiosity and hope.

Writing a novel was a major leap for Suraiya. What began as a short story—just a few scattered ideas and characters—slowly evolved into something far more structured and meaningful.

Through building her own world from scratch, Suraiya discovered more than a love for storytelling—she found a drive. The experience of creating something impactful from the ground up deeply influenced her motivation beyond writing. She learned that stories have the power to change lives, and just as she shapes fictional worlds with purpose, Suraiya is committed to shaping the real world for the better.