On writing...

I’m writing a police procedural in the next new chapters—but it doesn’t imply that my book is a thriller. It’s required by the plot ………… I have got it already mapped on paper before I get to phone the local police station. My creative mind wants to write one for the first time as I have never done it before. My debut book didn’t require one, so that’s why I never got to write it. But this time it part of the story….. On the other hand I feel nervy about it.


Why nervy…?

First of all, I have to book an appointment with local police detective, go to the police assuming the appointment is scheduled there and not forgetting the time he/she’s going to spend answering your questions.

I’m sure that will be a lot of WHAT IF questions arising…..did I mention the likes of; (What the Killer turns into a dinosaur when the detective is still on the crime scene……?)

I think it will be fun. Asking the detective all those what if, questions. At some point they’re quite irritating on my side I don’t really like them. But, I can’t avoid them especially when I’m teaching students tend to raise them often in the class.

Hope to write another post after meeting the detective…….

Oops! ...I Did It Again

I am extremely happy and utterly excited! Huge appreciation to my family, workmates, and friends;


Now, another goal accomplished!

Positive attitudes and thinking

Thoughts have power. As we think, so we become. If we allow negative thoughts to dominate our mind, we will be frustrated, unhappy and lacking in inner peace. If we can stop negative thoughts, we will be able to see the beautiful, even in the mundane; we will be able to attain peace of mind, even in the turmoil of everyday life.

Dubai Writers Meet up

Last week I had the absolute pleasure of being part of the Dubai Writers Group. It was held at Domes Café, and it was interestingly a brilliant Meet Up.

There wasn’t much public speaking on my side; I got to speak to most of the audience one on one, all interesting people. Not very many attended that day as in the earlier meet up’s, but it was pretty cool. I was so grateful to meet them as well listen to their ideas which were fantastic to look at as they passed them around on the piece of a paper for us to vote on the next topic for writing.

After the voting, “The day I was arrested” was announced the winning topic. Congratulations to the owner of that idea although I can’t get to recall his/her name…lol.

Had fun, lots of coffee many thanks to Will, for organizing and volunteering for the Dubai Writers Meet Up.



I didn’t take pictures, but hopefully next time.

Still on track

I have just started another phase of editing. There few parts which i have had a second thought on and had to rethink...interview people, with experiences. Mostly for my major character, perhaps she’s the same age as my best friend’s youngest daughter.


I have been writing this book not for so long, but it’s just commitment to work on it as any other writer would, whenever time permits. Late night hours and weekends.

Last weekend i had a visit to the area where part of my book is set…i just couldn’t smiling to myself…i was just wondering how perfect my imagination is despite that i had not visited that area before writing this book.

Everything is just perfect with it, thinking about my new EDITOR. She loves the idea like crazy.....lol. Saying it’s a new concept in commercial literature and hopefully; i will start revealing about the book VERY SOON............. :)

I'm a guest on the radio Talk Show.......Discussing Two Caravans.

Discovering Marina Lewcyka

I grew up reading everything I could get my hands on…despite the fact that none of my parents is book warm.........lol. Two of my sisters read, but they’re also not in any way near to me. I always love to read and then talk books or writing ….Last year, i had started being picky on genres i read and the ones i don’t. However, few moments later i realized that i was missing a lot as a writer. Then, I knew it wasn’t for me. i went back to plan A. Read everything.........it was last month when i came across Two Caravans by Marina Lewcyka.


Had i read any of her earlier works? The answer is...... No. I read her book in few days. I loved everything about her book. It’s the funniest book i have read so far this year. Therefore, I have chosen to discuss her book to the Talking books show on the radio this weekend.

Now, i think I’m a huge fan. I look forward to reading more of her other works including A short history of tractors in Ukrainian.