Biography
Edria Dayyinah Syahrun Nizam
Hi! I’m Edria, I am currently in Form 3, I was 15 when I wrote this story too. I am from Selangor, Malaysia and I go to Kolej Yayasan Saad Melaka. Ever since I was 8, I have always had big dreams of becoming a published author!
Ever since I was a little girl, writing has been an important part of building my creativity. It has encouraged me to see life from many perspectives and pushed me to pursue dreams I deemed impossible. The Young Author Scheme showed me that the biggest dreams could be achievable in the end. Furthermore, it has given me an amazing experience. I have made friends, read and wrote interesting stories, and had a bunch of fun. Not to forget, I have learned so much from it! The Young Author Scheme is definitely a dream come true.
Books by Edria Dayyinah Syahrun Nizam
Malaya, December 1941; what a day it is to be well and alive. The Japanese Troops have just landed and it is the start of a brand new revolution. Amidst the ongoing chaos, teenage boy Faz proposes an unbelievable idea, and begs his friend, Amara, to join him on a journey of a lifetime. Despite the dangers of the world, adventure awaits the two, paving the way to flee their beloved village. From the North to the Central-West, both 14 years old strive, alone, in hope for a chance to awaken their teenage dreams.