Some of the women from YPJ Brigade, at the battle of Kobane, February 20154 February 2015, 23:08:21Source: VOA [Public domain] Hey guys, In light of recent events in Syria, I must mention that it is an attrocity that the area where I based this novel is now being attacked by Turkey. Below, is my blog... Continue Reading →
My novel writing journey…
https://www.amazon.com/Where-Sun-Rises-feminine-friendship-ebook/dp/B07V3GR6FX/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=WHERE+THE+SUN+RISES&qid=1567156288&s=digital-text&sr=1-1 Soon, my novel Where the Sun Rises will be published. It has taken me four years to research, write and edit it, develop the characters, plot and travel to the middle east to gain on the ground knowledge. My novel is set within the battle for Kobane that happened in 2014 and 2015, it... Continue Reading →
Where the Sun Rises…Cover!
Hey guys, this is the cover of my new book that will be coming out in October. π I am very excited that it will finally be released. π I will let you know some background over the next few weeks of how I came up with this idea and what real life events this... Continue Reading →
Sending my novel off to the Editor!
Hey guys, I am excited because today cause I finised my editing process for my new novel due to be launched in October. Now, this morning I am sending it off to the Editor. It is a good feeling to be at this point. π Very excited! I will share more news with you soon.... Continue Reading →
Sounds simple, but just start…
Hey guys, I wanted to write a short post about starting a writing project, whether a story, novel or even poetry, it is important just to start. Sounds simple and obvious but it is one of the big things that comes out in my writing group and in talking with other writers I have met.... Continue Reading →
Writing a novel…with every brushstroke
Hey guys, This morning I was reflecting on the process of writing a novel. I remembered how when I was young I used to be so intimidated by writing a novel. I felt in awe of how writers could include all of the characters physicality, their memories, speech, backstory, description of place, original plot lines,... Continue Reading →
Where the Sun Rises-my novel… :)
Hey guys, When you're a writer, itβs hard to visually represent more than 2000 hours of research over three years, and many hours of writing, editing, and even travelling that went into producing my novel. But, here are a couple of pics of my 240 page novel (manuscript), Where the Sun Rises. It is sometimes... Continue Reading →