What did you want to be when you grew up?
The first time I remember wanting to "be" anything, I was in fourth grade and had just written a poem that everyone raved over. I decided I wanted to be a writer. Not only a... More »
The first time I remember wanting to "be" anything, I was in fourth grade and had just written a poem that everyone raved over. I decided I wanted to be a writer. Not only a... More »
All Muslims believe that we have been created to live our lives in submission to God. And as an individual I have more purpose in my life. I believe I was born to be a... More »
For me, faith and family give meaning to my life. I would tell someone else to seek out others and try not to be too alone. Also, I would advise them to seek a higher... More »
Read and write. Write and read. Take a trip once in a while. A road trip, of course. Actually, I quit my day job (teaching) so I could spend my time writing. The problem is... More »
My readers are waiting and, up until a few days ago, my editor was waiting, too. For the last six years I've worked on a five-part series, and the final book is nearly ready. The... More »
Nothing, really. There are some events coming up this spring and summer, but I'm ready for them. There are no impending marriages or births in the family. We have everything we could possibly want. My... More »
Each Muslim believes that the primary focus and purpose of someone's life is to worship God and submit to Him. This may sound restrictive and cult-like, but it's actually quite a challenge. There are many... More »
Art expresses the spirit of humanity. The imagination of the soul. No one can live by practicality alone.
When I was young, I told my mother. Over the years, I've always shared my dreams and aspirations with my husband, just as he's shared his with me. Recently, I've also begun telling my children.... More »
I need to get up before sunrise every morning to pray. That's my first motivation. Sometimes, because I'm a night owl, I go back to sleep after the prayer. It's a restful time when the... More »