Poet, novelist, publisher. Founder: @BareBonesLLP

Joined January 2010
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18 Oct 2023
I'm often asked why I started a publishing house for kidlit when I don't write for children myself. It is because I don't have faith in the grown-ups of the world. My words can impress them, not change them. With children, there's hope. That they'll turn out to be better than us.
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When your (much) younger team members tell you that this book: —"always makes me happy." —"doesn't feel like work." And then you discover that the government likes it too. :) This is from the FILBo catalogue, just received. That last line in the blurb was a great surprise.
Romance, sisterhood, and a great sense of humour. ‘Combat Skirts’ is a very entertaining read! @BareBonesLLP #readingcommunity
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Sahana Ahmed, co-founder of Bare Bones Publishing, discusses her values, inspirations, published and upcoming titles, and more, in this interview with me. My gratitude to @utterflea for publishing it in @HTTweets online. hindustantimes.com/books/sah…
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The only difference between my children and your children is where they were born.
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The bombing of a girls’ primary school in Minab, Hormozgan province, #Iran, by forces aligned with the US-Israeli military attack killed 148 female students and injured dozens more. This deliberate attack on a civilian educational facility is utterly unacceptable and a grave violation of international law. Schools and students are protected under international humanitarian law. Any deliberate or indiscriminate attack on such protected civilian objects may constitute a war crime. The international community must urgently hold the perpetrators accountable and take immediate action to protect children and schools in conflict zones.
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from my journal at age 13, when I needed such words myself
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“We look at the world once, in childhood. The rest is memory.” — Louise Glück
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Where I talk about my 3 favourite books and 1 favourite short story. Thank you @schahm @barebonesllp for inviting me to share the #storiesthatshapedme
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I have had the same privilege of interacting with respected Sahana Ma'am/Bare Bones,a symbol of propriety,magnanimity and exemplary transparency!
Having worked with Sahana Ma'am on 'Unsung Mothers' through Bare Bones, I can personally affirm her integrity, fairness, & kindness. Bare Bones isn’t just a publishing house,it stands for quality books, quality authors, and above all, quality people. Rare in today’s times
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I have been using this book to introduce the daughter to the magic of the '90s. Yesterday, she got to know Pooja Bhatt. Today's session was about Shaan. Her verdict: You old people were lucky. You had culture.
Just arrived with a handwritten note from the author herself! Thank you so much for sending this with care @schahm @BareBonesLLP I know it is going to be a lovely read, do check it out😊💙 #readingcommunity
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Respected Sahana ji,those who know you are aware of your impeccable track record,you are a total quality person!Explanations are meant for fence sitters and just not from people who enjoy the reputation of personal and professional integrity of the highest order!
16 Jul 2025
I went through an ordeal. And I'll never forget who all showed up for me. Thank you.
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I have known you for years and Bare Bones since its inception,your exemplary commitment to quality,integrity, positivity and fairness are well known to all of us. Like Rome your reputation was not built in a day It took years of pain sacrifice effort
16 Jul 2025
I went through an ordeal. And I'll never forget who all showed up for me. Thank you.
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16 Jul 2025
I went through an ordeal. And I'll never forget who all showed up for me. Thank you.
15 Jul 2025
I declined a manuscript, and the writer's reaction only confirms that my instincts were right. That's all I am going to say.
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15 Jul 2025
I declined a manuscript, and the writer's reaction only confirms that my instincts were right. That's all I am going to say.
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My essay "The Unconventional God: Shiva and the Indian Identity" is one of the 20 essays in the anthology "My India, My Gods Vol 2". Thank you @BareBonesLLP @schahm & Capt Shakil 🙏
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Replying to @TarangSinha
My India, My Gods, creative non-fiction edited by @schahm published by @BareBonesLLP is a fascinating book indeed
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Congratulations to @schahm for this beautiful book. After a very long time I read such a fiction as there is plenty on the shelf to finish on science, history, biography, politics, religion, etc. While my daughter engaged with the Heart Lamp, I ended up reading this. Good change.
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So happy to receive the author’s copies of my debut children’s book #jadeandtgeharmonyflyers published by @barebonesllp @schahm (Sahana Ahmed) Sahana has been the most gracious and involved publisher I could have hoped for.
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Thank you Sahana @schahm for sending hope in turbulent times...🌿
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My India, My Gods, brings together twenty Indian voices from different walks of life, and their beliefs. Edited by @schahm and published by @BareBonesLLP, this collection of essays celebrates the diversity of India. I am delighted to have contributed an essay My Mary Wears A Saree, to the collection. Thank you for the opportunity, the copies and the heartfelt letter, Sahana. You can buy your copy here: barebonespublishing.in/books…
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