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Quick Facts
- Series: 1001: The Reincarnation Chronicles (literary fantasy)
- Premise: A qaraq is a group of souls who have reincarnated together lifetime after lifetime; now they live in the same town and recall 1001 stories of shared past lives.
- Book One: The Qaraq (Available now)
- Book Two: The Qaraq and the Maya Factor (Releases 10/01/2025)
- Awards: Finalist, Best Book Awards (Multi-Cultural Category)
- Structure: Inspired by The Thousand and One Nights, blending fantasy, sci-fi, historical fiction, and romance
Author Bio & Photos
Short Bio (50-100 words)
Stephen Weinstock is the author of 1001: The Reincarnation Chronicles, a finalist for the Best Books Award in Multi-Cultural Fiction. As an experimental music theater creator, he has adapted Italo Calvino’s Cosmicomics and pioneered NYU’s Musical Theater Writing program. A musician for dance institutions like Juilliard and UC Berkeley, he now writes full-time in New York’s Hudson Valley, determined to complete his genre-bending series before reincarnating as a temple elephant.
Medium Bio (150-250 words)
Before diving into 1001: The Reincarnation Chronicles, STEPHEN WEINSTOCK composed music for theater companies and choreographers, working with institutions like UC Berkeley, Juilliard, and the ‘Fame’ school. His theater pieces include the experimental Mt. Quad and the musical Rock and Roy (with Barry Jay Kaplan), about Rock Hudson’s double life.
Weinstock’s fascination with reincarnation led him to craft a novel that intricately explores the past life connections of a qaraq of souls. Inspired by The Thousand and One Nights, the series weaves together fantasy, historical fiction, and cosmic imagination. Now fully immersed in the world of metempsychosis and literary storytelling, he continues his creative journey from the Hudson Valley.
Downloadable Author Photos
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Books & Works
Featured Book: The Qaraq
Short Description: Inspired by The Thousand and One Nights, The Qaraq introduces Sahara Fleming, an Arabic scholar with vivid past-life visions. As she discovers her qaraq—a group of interconnected souls—she unravels the karmic history linking them across centuries.
Praise for 1001: The Reincarnation Chronicles
“A fevered, surreal, fantastical imagination that will take you places you never dreamed you would go.”
—Barry Jay Kaplan, Black Orchid
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Upcoming Release: The Qaraq and the Maya Factor (10/01/2025)
Teaser: As Sahara and her qaraq struggle to recall their past lives, a mysterious force known as the Maya Factor threatens to erase their connection. Ancient tombs, a legendary Red Isle, and a seventeenth-century coven may hold the key to their fate—or another illusion to keep them trapped.
Interview & Media Resources
Interview Questions
- What inspired you to write such an ambitious project, The Reincarnation Chronicles? Since it’s modeled on The Thousand and One Nights, did you understand the scope from the beginning?
- Who are your biggest literary influences?
- What role does reincarnation play in your writing? Is it something you believe in?
- Can you describe your writing process? How do you keep up your stamina? How do you bring so many different genres together?
- With your diverse background in music, theater, and dance, how have those disciplines mixed in with your writing?
Past Interviews & Features
Speaking Engagements & Events
Topics for Speaking
- The Thousand and One Nights and its influence on modern storytelling
- Reincarnation in fantasy and literature
- The journey of a self-published author
- Navigating a multi-disciplinary career in the arts
- The writing process behind 1001, The Reincarnation Chronicles
Booking Information
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Email: contact@qaraqbooks.com
Contact & Social Media
Email for Media Inquiries
Website & Socials
- Website: www.qaraqbooks.com
- Facebook: Stephen Weinstock – 1001
- Instagram: @stephen.weinstock
- LinkedIn: Stephen Weinstock
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Collaboration Opportunities
Are you a composer, choreographer, or filmmaker interested in adapting 1001: The Reincarnation Chronicles? Reach out to Stephen Weinstock at contact@qaraqbooks.com.