Book Launch–Shades of Mortality, by Jamal Barbari

Join three time traveling, universe hopping, inter-dimensional storytellers as they share stories of life, death, love, and despair in Jamal Barbari’s debut short story collection. Each story features a unique illustration by one of 9 different artists and draws the reader into a mixture of profound, touching, and comic tales unlike any you’ve ever read. The dreamlike quality of the collection brings to mind fairy tales with a darkness and capriciousness to the characters reminiscent of Greek mythology. Together, the collection is a delightful blend of wonder, tragedy, and tenderness

Born in Bronx, NY but raised in the Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia (DMV) area, Jamal has been traveling and teaching abroad for most of his adult life. His interactions and experiences with different cultures, people and religions sprouted ideas for his short stories and his love for art prompted him to combine his various literature with unique illustrations from talented artists. When Jamal is not writing, he’s gaming with friends, trying new recipes, listening to a plethora of music, and slowly becoming a digital nomad.