WriterShama
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06/23/2026
I wrote my memoir for my own healing, to make sense of my experiences, reclaim my voice, and tell a story I needed to tell. I never wrote it expecting recognition.
That said, being acknowledged is meaningful. It’s a reminder that the stories we tell for ourselves can also resonate with others. I'm grateful to everyone who has read, supported, and connected with me on my journey. Thank you for reminding me that vulnerability and truth have a way of reaching the people who need them.
Winner of Independent Author Award - Shama Shams Editor-911 Books is excited to announce that Shama Shams is a winner in the Independent Author Awards 2026 for her memoir, She Called Me Throwaway. Her book, which focuses on how she overcame her abusive childhood in Ban...
05/22/2026
😎 Literary Global Book Awards
03/06/2026
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Coming March 2027 Running Wild Press
12/31/2025
If you’re someone who has lived enough life to know that clarity doesn’t always come cleanly,
If you’re raising children while still learning how to care for yourself,
If you’re holding multiple identities, histories, or selves,
If you’re interested in reflection more than resolution,
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12/06/2025
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Shama Shama | Substack Shama Shams is a Seattle writer, speaker, and nonprofit advocate. Author of She Called Me Throwaway (2024), her next book, Dreamers, is due in 2026. With 20+ years in nonprofits, she teaches and leads workshops on storytelling and development.
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