Muslim Authored Reads

Today's interview is with debut author Hend Hegazi, author of Normal Calm.  Hend is a freelance writer, whose work has appeared in notable Muslim magazines such as Azizah and SISTERS. Please tell us a little bit about yourself. I was born and raised in Massachusetts, USA. I graduated from Smith College with a degree in biology and shortly after, moved to Egypt where I have been for the past 13 years. I’m married and have 4 children. I’m a freelance writer for SISTERS magazine as well as a couple of online magazines. Recently, I’ve delved into the role of freelance editor, which is an endeavor I’m really excited about.   Can you share with us a little about your publishing journey? I have always loved to write, but I didn’t become disciplined about it until I realized that those millions of published authors out there are no better than me! Some are exceedingly more talented and their stories are far better than mine, of course, but the opposite is also tr...

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Today's interview is with author Zara J. She is the author of many Muslim fiction novels as well as the owner of University Publications .  Welcome Zara J. Can you please tell us a little bit about yourself and your books? I am the owner and an author of University Publications , a Muslim fiction publishing company specializing in American Muslim Fiction. I've authored Dowry Divas and American Boy. Soon, In shaa Allah I'll be releasing The Submissive Wife, which I'm really looking forward to completing. How long have you been writing? I published my first African American novel in 2012. Since then I've published six titles. I've been writing Muslim Fiction for almost a year. What are some challenges you've had to overcome writing and publishing your work? Learning how to write for your audience was something that had to be developed. You have to have a desire to increase your skill and consistently study new trends and ways to publish...

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