Welcome to Paper Trails, a podcast by Inspyre UK where we explore the profound stories and themes woven into our favourite books, shows, and movies.

In this episode, we sit down with British-Somali author Salma Ibrahim to discuss her powerful debut novel, Salutation Road. Set between South London and an alternate present-day Mogadishu, the novel follows 23-year-old Sirad Ali, who is transported into a parallel reality where she meets the version of herself that could have been, had her family never fled Somalia during the civil war.

We explore themes of identity, migration, belonging, and the emotional complexities of diaspora life. Salma shares insights into her writing process, the inspiration behind the speculative elements of the story, and the importance of representing underrepresented voices in literature.

Whether you're a writer, reader, or someone interested in stories that navigate the intersections of culture and self-discovery, this conversation offers a deep dive into the making of a compelling literary debut.

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Find Salma here and buy her book!

https://www.instagram.com/salma.s.ibrahim/

Buy the book: https://www.panmacmillan.com/authors/salma-ibrahim/salutation-road/9781035044344

📚 Learn more about Salutation Road:

• Pan Macmillan: https://www.panmacmillan.com/authors/salma-ibrahim/salutation-road/9781035044344
• Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/210346097-salutation-road

🎧 Listen to Salma Ibrahim discuss Salutation Road:

• Confessions of a Debut Novelist: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5v0jXt3phbdrl1RpPmLKir
• The Diverse Bookshelf: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/salma-ibrahim-on-the-lives-we-could-have-lived/id1635376042?i=1000693315388

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