Safa Ahmed author page

Safa Ahmed biography

Safa Ahmed is a British-Pakistani author of young adult fiction. Before publication she worked in content marketing while studying psychology, and developed her debut during mentorship schemes and early-career programmes for YA writers.

Her first novel, The Girlfriend Act, was published in 2024. Set against school theatre auditions and family expectations, it follows Farah Sheikh as she navigates ambition, identity and a high-profile fake-dating arrangement with former child actor Zayan Amin. The book has been issued in multiple formats and is listed by major UK and international retailers and bibliographic services.

Author and publisher materials describe Ahmed’s ongoing interest in contemporary romance for teen readers, with a focus on driven protagonists, friendships and the pressures surrounding performance and success.

Selected work: The Girlfriend Act (2024).