AJ Qureshi

✨Another Moment of Reflection✨
          
          Hey y'all
          
          I'll make this quick since this is not a writer announcement but... I'm just gonna say this.
          
          Justice is now served and I thank God for our first responders who worked tirelessly to find the suspect who has murdered in cold blood over his values that was not meant to harm but to convict people (like me and you) to recognize where our country (United States of America) are heading towards which is violence and to ruin our freedom and censor our free speech.
          
          I'm a proud Pakistani-American and I am no longer ashamed of it because I now realize God has brought me in America for a reason. For his will and I hope that God would use me for his will on whatever life he's trying to lead me too, which is please him (no matter what areas of life I'm at today).
          
          As a writer who tells stories over an interest in heart of romance and action and drama. I do believe that God must have given me that gift to use my voice and my values into this story I'm now pouring into by heart, not to please others but for him only (even though my romance area is still muddy... that part I'm not sure yet but I'll see to it by Him if by in the future of changes or whatever).
          
          Anyways, justice is served and they've caught the suspect and now Charlie Kirk is now resting in his home and his church. I'm now in peace but still grieving like I've lost a second member of my family, only this time, I've lost my brother in Christ.
          
          Please unfollow me if you don't agree my views (because I now do not care where you stand because your beliefs are nothing but violence and destruction over peace and logic and facts). Till then, I do not condone violence nor argue but agree to disagree, which I will respect your beliefs and views. But I will say this, Jesus is the truth and life and only he can change your life like he has done to my life.
          
          I wouldn't be writing this today if Jesus had stirred me to say this in truth. I can no longer to be silent.
          
          God bless y'all
          
          AJ

✨A Moment of Reflection✨
          
          Hey everyone,
          
          I didn’t think I’d be writing a post like this today… not while I was doing my homework and drafting chapter(s), trying to stay on track but then the news hit in the early afternoon I will never forget.
          
          An activist — Charlie Kirk — someone I had only started following not long ago was taken from an assassin with a political motive that I deem to fear was the leftist (and thank God for the agencies since they have got the subject in custody).
          
          He was in his early thirties. Young and brave and a good man with faith. Someone whose voice mattered and believes in core values of America and life. And his words inspired me. 
          
          Some of the speeches and debates I listened to actually shaped parts of my current WIP, Under Oath. His conviction and belief in truth echoed into the pages I’ve been pouring myself into.
          
          So to hear he’s gone after hours passed… to know he was silenced by a bullet… I’m still processing it. But this has angered more on stupidity and cowardice.
          
          It broke something in me.
          
          It felt — and still feels — like one of those world-stopping moments.
          
          The kind of disbelief that crawls under your skin.
          
          It reminded me of what people must have felt the day before 9/11. That “9/10” feeling. That moment right before everything changed.
          And yeah… I was just a kid back then. I didn’t fully grasp the world on 9/11. But this? I feel the loss in full color and it's heavy that Jesus now have taken him into his arms and he's left with his wife with two young children.
          
          To the activist who inspired many young people like me — and others.
          
          You will be missed. 
          
          You were more than your voice. 
          
          You were courage and a brave warrior in faith and I hope the stories that me and @Callsign-Denmark would leave a mark on our works for the world to read truth.
          
          Thank you for being loud in a world that wants silence.
          
          Rest in peace, Charlie Kirk.
          
          AJ

Hey! Do you have any price book recommendations?

✨Under Oath - Chapter 20 to 23 Updates + Life Update✨
          
          Hey y’all,
          
          I’ve officially written four new chapters for Under Oath (Book 2), and here's the word count breakdown (while I was preparing for my new day job).
          
          Word Count Breakdown
          
          	•	Chapter 20 – 4,774
          	•	Chapter 21 – 3,509
          	•	Chapter 22 – 3,848
          	•	Chapter 23 – 2,139
          
          Total Word Count So Far: 73,395 words
          
          Now here’s the emotional part: I cried writing one of these chapters. For real. It got personal in a way I didn’t expect, some things just hit deeper than others. So yes, brace yourself for some angst and emotional weight. BUT don’t worry because the rest of the chapters are sprinkled with:
          
          - Fluff
          - Teasing banter with another spice ;)
          - And a surprise John’s planning that might just make you squeal (yes, I giggled too writing it, multiple times, actually)
          
          NOW ONTO LIFE UPDATE!
          
          I also started a new job (!!) and survived my first day. Not bad at all so far. Balancing school, life, and writing is… a challenge, but I’m still here, still writing, and still loving every minute of building this story with y'all :)
          
          AJ

✨Under Oath - Chapter 9 to 19 Update✨
          
          Hey y’all,
          
          I know I’ve been quiet, but life really pulled a power move on me. 
          
          Between a job change, school work, and recovering from what wasn’t COVID but definitely felt like its evil twin (shout-out to that viral infection that knocked me down but not out), I’ve been juggling a lot. BUT… I have been writing this whole time, I promise. 
          
          Just forgot to update you all (my bad!). And now I’ve got a big reveal for you.
          
          I’ve written Chapters 9 through 19 — yes, ELEVEN chapters!
          
          Word Count Breakdown:
          
          	•	Chapter 9 — 744
          	•	Chapter 10 — 3,408
          	•	Chapter 11 — 1,003
          	•	Chapter 12 — 2,074
          	•	Chapter 13 — 3,174
          	•	Chapter 14 — 4,556
          	•	Chapter 15 — 3,685
          	•	Chapter 16 — 1,990
          	•	Chapter 17 — 4,140
          	•	Chapter 18 — 3,242
          	•	Chapter 19 — 2,483
          
          Total Word Count So Far: 59,125 words
          
          I’ve been having so much fun exploring new layers of John and Charlie’s long-distance relationship—mixing in that fluffy tension with a generous dose of spice (hehehe). 
          
          Let’s say absence makes the heart grow bolder.
          
          Can’t wait to release these for you soon — stay tuned, because things are heating up and emotions are high. Thank you for your patience!
          
          With love and chaos,
          AJ

I hope to get Myranda to get hooked to ur book muahahah

✨Under Oath - Chapter 7 & 8 Update✨
          
          I’ve officially wrapped up Chapter 7 (2,298 words) and Chapter 8 (4,704 words) this week, bringing us to a grand total of 28,628 words so far.
          
          These ones have been a ride because both chapters revolve around Charlie dreaming of her fiancé, John… and let’s just say:
          
          - It’s spicy
          - It’s a tease
          - It’s emotionally a lot
          
          That’s all I’ll say for now—you’ll understand what I mean once I release these chapters soon. 
          
          As always, thank you for sticking around for this journey!
          
          More soon!
          
          AJ

Thank you so much for being apart of the #Legionreaders we as a whole are currently reading “Girl in Gold” by Holly shmit. Do join in whenever you’d like. 

✨SECOND UPDATE✨
          
          I’ve officially joined the @ADLYcommunity (A Devoted Loving Youth), which is about a space created to uplift writers, spotlight stories, and bring passionate creatives together.✨
          
          ✨ My story Under Siege has caught the eyes of some amazing readers there (which honestly makes me more happy :', and it’s been featured thanks to the lovely host behind both ADLYcommunity and @LegionReaders @DreLeonWrites — another awesome group where readers come together to read and support books as a community.
          
          I’m currently diving into Crossroads by @_Ash_es and Girl in Gold by @HollyShmit, which are both on the reading list (and mine) and they're pretty good.
          
          If you’re looking to get your books noticed or just want to be a part of a supportive writing/reading space, check out these clubs. You never know... you might be next on the list.
          
          Check it out: https://www.wattpad.com/story/290493304-a-devoted-loving-youth
          
          Stay creative soldiers,
          
          AJ

I'm freaking in love with your reading list as well---im so happy we follow eachother btw