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September 11, 2013
WUW & Poetry Blogfest Day 3
Hello readers!
What I'm Reading: I finished the LOVE, TINK series. I finished reading CNV and Speak and attempted at reading Wintergirls. You can find my reviews on Goodreads.
What I'm Writing: My WIP, WHICHEVER TUNES and a short story.
What Else I've Been Up To: Today is day three of the poetry blogfest!! Your challenge is to open the dictionary, pick a word and write an acrostic poem. Good luck and have fun! (These challenges are what's inspiring me right now!)
Also, four of my favorite poems will be picked at the end of the blogfest/this week and given a special feature in my poetry collection (with your permission of publication, of course)! Enjoy!
Btw, here is the hashtag to use for this week's blogfest and next week's tour: #azpoetrybooktour
What I'm Reading: I finished the LOVE, TINK series. I finished reading CNV and Speak and attempted at reading Wintergirls. You can find my reviews on Goodreads.
What I'm Writing: My WIP, WHICHEVER TUNES and a short story.
What Else I've Been Up To: Today is day three of the poetry blogfest!! Your challenge is to open the dictionary, pick a word and write an acrostic poem. Good luck and have fun! (These challenges are what's inspiring me right now!)
Also, four of my favorite poems will be picked at the end of the blogfest/this week and given a special feature in my poetry collection (with your permission of publication, of course)! Enjoy!
Btw, here is the hashtag to use for this week's blogfest and next week's tour: #azpoetrybooktour
September 10, 2013
Poetry Blogfest Day 2
Hello readers and welcome to day two of the blogfest! Today's challenge is...Found Poetry: pick a random page from the book you're about to read/are reading/or just finished and find some words in it to make poetry.
Since it's Tuesday I think we should have some more fun and have a two for Tuesday day. The other challenge is...
Magazine poem: get a magazine and find words to create a poem.
Come overruin the partytake me prisoner I don't care
(cuz my laugh is loud enough for those who love to hear)
Also, four of my favorite poems will be picked at the end of the blogfest/this week and given a special feature in my poetry collection (with your permission of publication, of course)! Enjoy!
Btw, here is the hashtag to use for this week's blogfest and next week's tour: #azpoetrybooktour
September 9, 2013
Poetry Blogfest Day 1
Hello readers and welcome to day one of my poetry blogfest in support of my first book, a poetry collection! It's titled A TO Z POETRY and comes out Sept 19, 2013!Today's challenge is Spine Poetry: use the spines of your stack of books to make poetry.
Here is an example (:
Every soul a starcuz girls in pantsare my sister's keeperkeeping faithin more than nineteen minutes. And another (:
Missing since MondayThe sisterhood of the traveling pants my Habibi so farewell to Manzanar in full tilt.Also, four of my favorite poems will be picked at the end of the blogfest/this week and given a special feature in my poetry collection (with your permission of publication, of course)! Enjoy!
P.S. If you haven't already add your blog to the linky list. Thanks!
September 5, 2013
Book Review: Code Name & Speak
Hello readers,
I found Code Name Verity a couple days ago, bought and read it. Here is what I thought of it.
Part One: It's tough read and hard to get into in the first few pages, but then it started getting very interesting. I love the three book references I found and the chocolate one. At points the story is either scary or funny. I love that it reads like a journal. It's cool to have the story in third person. It's interesting reading all this knowing the narrator is in prison. I love her last words the friends exchanged and how she ended her journaling with I have told the truth.
Part Two is a different pov. The girl's friend. It's great that she survived the plane landing. It's scary knowing who she's living with since their son is part of the prison. It's sad and relieving that she found out about her friend through a reporter.
I nearly cried when she confessed death. The author's note is interesting, too. So much research was put into this. You really should read this! Now that I have finished I already miss the characters. I want to read it's companion novel, ROSE UNDER FIRE.
Right after finishing CNV I immediately picked up Speak. I didn't want to dwell too much. I had finally got my reading streak back.
I wanted to cry the whole time I read it. It inspired me to write a few poems. I could relate to the story, yet in a different way. I love how everything slowly turned around for her. Everyone should read this, don't lose your voice. I know I should read more from this author, Laurie H. Anderson.
Love,
I found Code Name Verity a couple days ago, bought and read it. Here is what I thought of it.
Part One: It's tough read and hard to get into in the first few pages, but then it started getting very interesting. I love the three book references I found and the chocolate one. At points the story is either scary or funny. I love that it reads like a journal. It's cool to have the story in third person. It's interesting reading all this knowing the narrator is in prison. I love her last words the friends exchanged and how she ended her journaling with I have told the truth.
Part Two is a different pov. The girl's friend. It's great that she survived the plane landing. It's scary knowing who she's living with since their son is part of the prison. It's sad and relieving that she found out about her friend through a reporter.
I nearly cried when she confessed death. The author's note is interesting, too. So much research was put into this. You really should read this! Now that I have finished I already miss the characters. I want to read it's companion novel, ROSE UNDER FIRE.
Right after finishing CNV I immediately picked up Speak. I didn't want to dwell too much. I had finally got my reading streak back.
I wanted to cry the whole time I read it. It inspired me to write a few poems. I could relate to the story, yet in a different way. I love how everything slowly turned around for her. Everyone should read this, don't lose your voice. I know I should read more from this author, Laurie H. Anderson.
Love,
September 4, 2013
What's up Wednesday, IWSG & Cover Reveal
Hello readers!! It is IWSG day and I may or may not have something, yet I planned today to be a special day. Onto What's up Wednesday!
What I've been reading? I finished UVC! I'm in the middle of reading the LOVE, TINK series.
What I've been writing? My new WIP! This goes with both questions, I'm reading the Smashwords style guide for the upcoming publication of my poetry collection!!
What Else I've Been Up To? It's the day you've been waiting for (more than the date reveal)!! The cover reveal...
P.S. Be sure to check out Saba's blog today because she's helping with the reveal and so is Sania Heba (:
Love,
What I've been reading? I finished UVC! I'm in the middle of reading the LOVE, TINK series.
What I've been writing? My new WIP! This goes with both questions, I'm reading the Smashwords style guide for the upcoming publication of my poetry collection!!
What Else I've Been Up To? It's the day you've been waiting for (more than the date reveal)!! The cover reveal...
P.S. Be sure to check out Saba's blog today because she's helping with the reveal and so is Sania Heba (:
Love,
August 28, 2013
What's up Wednesday
Hello readers!
Let's kick it off! What I'm Reading
So much more than last week!
1. I read the third book in the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants series.
2. I read the ARC of UNBREATHABLE by Hafsah!
3. I'm about to read the ARC of ULTRAVIOLET CATASTROPHE by Jamie Grey!
What I'm Writing
Even though there is still bits and pieces left for DECIDING HIJAB I'm putting it aside finally! I've worked on it for so long. And I finally got a new idea and so I'm working on a new WIP!
What Inspires Me Right Now
My new WIP. All the August Moon prompts.
What Else I've Been Up To
The release date has been revealed. A cover reveal is in place. So is a poetry blogfest and blog tour! You can check out the details in my previous post.
Thank you and love,
P.S. Do you know Casey Ho has a blogilates app?! I just got it! Also, I have a website! http://fidaislaih.wix.com/fislaih
Let's kick it off! What I'm Reading
So much more than last week!
1. I read the third book in the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants series.
2. I read the ARC of UNBREATHABLE by Hafsah!
3. I'm about to read the ARC of ULTRAVIOLET CATASTROPHE by Jamie Grey!
What I'm Writing
Even though there is still bits and pieces left for DECIDING HIJAB I'm putting it aside finally! I've worked on it for so long. And I finally got a new idea and so I'm working on a new WIP!
What Inspires Me Right Now
My new WIP. All the August Moon prompts.
What Else I've Been Up To
The release date has been revealed. A cover reveal is in place. So is a poetry blogfest and blog tour! You can check out the details in my previous post.
Thank you and love,
P.S. Do you know Casey Ho has a blogilates app?! I just got it! Also, I have a website! http://fidaislaih.wix.com/fislaih
August 25, 2013
Where I Offically Announce It!
Hello readers,
After so many years of being told I need to publish my poetry. Even after publishing bits in magazines I keep hearing it. They want a collection. I try to research some publishers, but it didn't seem right. Soon self publishing sees the light. I do some research, go to my first online conference and gain the confidence I needed. But I didn't have the money. I hear about crowdfunding and tried it, but it failed.
I've created my own cover or two, it's minimal unlike other people's but I'm in love with it. I found people to help me with editing.
A to Z Poetry will be published September 19, 2013 - add it on Goodreads!
Also, I am wondering who is willing to help out with the cover reveal on the 4th? And the blog tour on the week of the 16th? Let me know by filling the sign up form.
Also sign up for the poetry blogfest on the week of the 9th! The fest will have challenges and I'll be picking my four favorites at the end of the week to have a special feature in the book (with your permission of course!)
Thank you and love,
After so many years of being told I need to publish my poetry. Even after publishing bits in magazines I keep hearing it. They want a collection. I try to research some publishers, but it didn't seem right. Soon self publishing sees the light. I do some research, go to my first online conference and gain the confidence I needed. But I didn't have the money. I hear about crowdfunding and tried it, but it failed.
I've created my own cover or two, it's minimal unlike other people's but I'm in love with it. I found people to help me with editing.
A to Z Poetry will be published September 19, 2013 - add it on Goodreads!
Also, I am wondering who is willing to help out with the cover reveal on the 4th? And the blog tour on the week of the 16th? Let me know by filling the sign up form.
Also sign up for the poetry blogfest on the week of the 9th! The fest will have challenges and I'll be picking my four favorites at the end of the week to have a special feature in the book (with your permission of course!)
Thank you and love,
August 21, 2013
What's Up Wednesday
Hello readers,
I'm finally doing another WUW!! And I have a surprise at the end (:
What I'm Reading
Unfortunately, nothing. But I may have an ARC of 'Ultraviolet Catastrophe' by Jamie Grey in my hands later today!
What I'm Writing
I'm revising a WIP. And getting back to my journal.
What Inspires Me Right Now
All these contests that are about to start and all the books that are being released.
What Else I've Been Up To
Remember how I tried a hand at crowdfunding and it failed? Well I have a back up plan, even though it's minimal.
Next week I will be revealing the release date for my poetry collection. I hope you are all excited because I am!! Also I will have an official call for those who want to help. Get ready and thank you!!
Love,
I'm finally doing another WUW!! And I have a surprise at the end (:
What I'm Reading
Unfortunately, nothing. But I may have an ARC of 'Ultraviolet Catastrophe' by Jamie Grey in my hands later today!
What I'm Writing
I'm revising a WIP. And getting back to my journal.
What Inspires Me Right Now
All these contests that are about to start and all the books that are being released.
What Else I've Been Up To
Remember how I tried a hand at crowdfunding and it failed? Well I have a back up plan, even though it's minimal.
Next week I will be revealing the release date for my poetry collection. I hope you are all excited because I am!! Also I will have an official call for those who want to help. Get ready and thank you!!
Love,
August 20, 2013
Less Social Media, More Writing
I made myself a somewhat strict schedule to not going on social media that much. For once in a long while I started my day without going on social media but by writing. It felt very good!
After doing my morning routine is when I went on social media, which is two hours after I wake up. It feels great to feel the breezy weather! Instead of tweeting it feels good to actually be journaling again (: I did yoga and really did feel calm and into the movements like the past few other ones this month.
I'm a bit ahead of the schedule and it feels good to be at more I want to do this than I have to do this.
Read some blogposts for about fifteen mins, now I'm off to social media for fifteen mins, but stayed for ten mins extra. But during social media I shared my pitch to be critiqued and critiqued others. So ten mins late and I'm getting myself to write in my WIP.
After lunch I spent time on social media. And attempting to do some edits. Then some more writing. I kind of can say after noon my plan went downhill. But I'm happy with the experiment.
In a bit I'm off to be tossed into sibling world.
Love,
After doing my morning routine is when I went on social media, which is two hours after I wake up. It feels great to feel the breezy weather! Instead of tweeting it feels good to actually be journaling again (: I did yoga and really did feel calm and into the movements like the past few other ones this month.
I'm a bit ahead of the schedule and it feels good to be at more I want to do this than I have to do this.
Read some blogposts for about fifteen mins, now I'm off to social media for fifteen mins, but stayed for ten mins extra. But during social media I shared my pitch to be critiqued and critiqued others. So ten mins late and I'm getting myself to write in my WIP.
After lunch I spent time on social media. And attempting to do some edits. Then some more writing. I kind of can say after noon my plan went downhill. But I'm happy with the experiment.
In a bit I'm off to be tossed into sibling world.
Love,
August 17, 2013
Silly Flash Fic
Hello readers,
Ms. Janet Reid is having another one of her contests today and I entered! Of course here's my entry:
It's around 75 degrees outside and I want to be out all day. I don't want it to include the chum bucket or any bucket except my bucket list. I don't want any dirt on me or have to take a way too long shower to wash it off. At least I'm wearing my outdoor pants.
Ms. Janet Reid is having another one of her contests today and I entered! Of course here's my entry:
It's around 75 degrees outside and I want to be out all day. I don't want it to include the chum bucket or any bucket except my bucket list. I don't want any dirt on me or have to take a way too long shower to wash it off. At least I'm wearing my outdoor pants.
