But for the footsteps of others we would think ourselves alone on our journey… I often think that if it weren’t for books, we would think troubles of the mind and heart belonged to us alone. We wouldn’t be able to share grief or pain. We wouldn’t feel peace through relating with others who haveContinue reading “On Writing”
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On Writing & Charity
Hello and salaams dear readers, I’m absolutely ecstatic to share this interview with @OnjaliRauf, author of the life-changing book The Boy at the Back of the Class. What a wonderful, warm and inspiring person. (Thank you so much for your utter kindness Onjali, you really are a special magical bean 🌟 🌟 🌟!) Read itContinue reading “On Writing & Charity”
Launching My Book – 1st January
Hello and salaams, This is just a quick message to say that, alhamduLillah, I know where and when I’m going to launch my book! D’you remember in my last post I wasn’t sure what I was going to do? Well, Allah, in His Pure Wisdom and Generosity sent down an opportunity that I couldn’t refuse!Continue reading “Launching My Book – 1st January”
Finding Peace Through Prayer and Love is Available on Amazon!
Part 1 Chapter 1 Today I’d like to introduce my first chapter to you. It covers how my life changed after 9/11, how I came to practice Islam more seriously and how my identity has helped shaped my faith, and ultimately, my relationship with Allah. I kickstart this short and snappy audio series with theContinue reading “Finding Peace Through Prayer and Love is Available on Amazon!”
Poetry Ebook!
Hello and Salaams, I managed to collate all my 2020 poetry together for you in one Ebook. I’m happy to send it to you for free if you request it here. This collection includes the following titles: When My Softness is My Weakness and They Undervalue Me I Can’t Get a Hold of Myself DaughterContinue reading “Poetry Ebook!”
For the Love of It
Dear beautiful, wonderful, loyal readers, You have been with me through so many ups and downs in my writing life. It honestly wouldn’t have been the same without you by my side. I have been writing for over three years now and have pretty much fallen in love with the whole process; writing, connecting with the online writing community,Continue reading “For the Love of It”
To All Supermums, Do That One Thing…
For the last few years, so much of my health and well-being depended on the use of the fantastic #Doterra essential oils. Why then, has it taken me over a year to replace my broken diffuser?!! Now it’s here, I’m feeling blissful and grateful and refreshed and excited. This is a reminder to those superContinue reading “To All Supermums, Do That One Thing…”
Mental Health 2020
Hey guys, I’m so excited to show this to you. In my first week as Non-Fiction Editor at The Remnant Archive I’ve been blessed to work on this awesome project with our hard-working team. It’s so important to take every moment that we go through seriously. To take stock of the situation and not expectContinue reading “Mental Health 2020”
The Saga Of A Short Story
The popularity of a short story has grown. The emotions that one feels, and the senses that are evoked in a novel are brought to us in all shapes and sizes via the net. They make us stop and listen. In such a noisy, information-packed world, only a shorter story will do to grab ourContinue reading “The Saga Of A Short Story”
An Up and a Down in My Freelancing Journey
Things are not always straight forward in life. My new career choice is one of them. Freelancing has highs and lows. This week I have lost some regular work from a trusted client. It’s got me hustling and pitching like crazy again. I was kinda down because I was relying on the extra cash toContinue reading “An Up and a Down in My Freelancing Journey”
