the author of two novels.  Born in Tehran. He currently lives

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Recent work

• I’m a happily married father with a great career. But I just can’t shake this one obsessionOpinion · Toronto Star · Sep 25, 2024
• I have a good job and a loving family but all I want to do is paint all day. What should I do?Opinion · Toronto Star · Sep 25, 2024