Sofia Shah is a speculative fiction writer from London. Her passion for crafting new worlds is fuelled by a steady diet of tea and cakes, hiking (the drearier the weather, the better), and a lifelong love of consuming stories on the page and screen. Growing up in beautiful Yorkshire, she discovered storytelling early, entertaining friends and family – and occasionally alarming strangers – with elaborate tales and spontaneous performances. As a Pashtun, she has long been fascinated by the many diverse Persianate histories, cultures, and mythologies. London is Sofia’s favourite city in the world, and she is especially drawn to its ancient, still-shadowed alleyways. Published under the pseudonym London Shah, her science-fiction debut, The Light at the Bottom of the World, set in a submerged Britain of the future, was named Best YA Novel of the Year by Open Letters Review and received wide acclaim. Its sequel Journey to the Heart of the Abyss was released in 2021, completing the Light the Abyss duology. Sofia is currently hard at work on her debut Adult novel.