An Author with a Direct Pen, Boundless Imagination, and a Captivating Gaze
Iran Book News Agency (IBNA); Shahrzad Asghari; An author with a direct pen, boundless imagination, and a captivating gaze; Shahrzad Asghari was born in the heart of Tehran, at Hedayat Hospital on Yakhchal Street. She was born on November 1, 1998; a day that perhaps from the very beginning carried a sign of a creative, bold, and unique spirit. A girl who later, with a direct pen and boundless imagination, left a distinct mark on contemporary narrative literature.
Education and Skills
Although Shahrzad’s education seemingly followed academic paths in culture and art, at its core, it served as a ground for nurturing her imagination and unique worldview.
- Associate’s Degree in Cultural and Artistic Management from Soore University, Faculty of Culture and Communications
- Two comprehensive and studio photography degrees from Tehran University’s Jihad Arts Unit
- Introductory voice acting certificate from Art and Cinema Institute
These skills later played an important role in designing her book covers and connecting with her audience.
Beginning of Authorship
Shahrzad began writing on July 9, 2024; a date that for her was not just a beginning, but a rebirth. Her first novel, titled «نگاه» (Negah – Gaze), was published in 2025 by Sefr-ta-Sad International Publishers in Tehran; a novel that not only initiated her writing journey but, according to her, is considered “an unrepeatable sign” in her life.
Second Novel
In the same year, her second novel, titled «یک تکه یخم ذوبم کن» (Yek Tekke Yakham Zavbam Kon – Melt Me, A Piece of Ice), was also published. Although readers preferred the first novel more, this difference in reception was an opportunity for Shahrzad to review and deepen her subsequent works.
Literary Style and Perspective
What distinguishes Shahrzad’s works is not just storytelling, but her unique narrative style. She believes in directness of language; that an author should speak plainly and directly to the audience. The black and white space of her works symbolizes clarity and transparency in expressing emotions and situations.
Inspiration and Imagination
Shahrzad’s main inspiration has been her own imagination; an inner world that grew with her since childhood and now continues in the form of words and stories.
Exciting Father-Daughter Collaboration in Cover Design
The visual ideas for the covers originate from her own imagination, and the paintings are illustrated by her father, Mansour Asghari. This collaboration has not only given her works a personal touch but also demonstrates the link between art, honesty, and creativity.
Challenges and Recommendations
Shahrzad’s biggest challenge in her writing journey has been to give volume to her novels without falling into the trap of repetition. She has always strived for each work to be an independent and fresh world. In advising young authors, she says: “Young writers themselves know better than anyone else exactly what they should do.”
Presence in Virtual Space
Shahrzad has an active presence in virtual space and communicates with her audience through it. Her personal website, shahrzadasghari.ir, serves as a platform for introducing her works, views, and literary activities.
Personal Philosophy
Finally, Shahrzad presents a sentence as one of her personal beliefs: “Everyone has their own place, and by reaching our peak, we are not meant to crowd anyone else’s space at all.” This sentence is her philosophy of living and writing; a perspective that, instead of competition, emphasizes individual growth and inner flourishing.
Summary
Shahrzad Asghari is an author who, with two novels and a direct pen, has managed to attract readers seeking a different experience in narrative literature. She not only writes but lives, creates imagination, and builds a world where words have meaning and the reader becomes a fellow traveler of the story.
