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I recently had a really negative review towards my book on youwriteon.com. The thing is, I normally wouldn't let it get to me, except for the fact that the critique came from someone who I found to be quite a strong writer. Am I wrong to think tha...
I recently discovered the beauty of graphic novels. But not everyone might agree with that. Anyhow, my 2 favorites were Blankets by Craig Thompson and Persepolis by Merijane Satrapi.
I watched The Secret Life of Bees before reading the book. I have to say the book was much better -thankfully. But the only downside was that I could not imagine the characters as freely as I would've had I read the book first. I was stuck with im...
I need the 411 on blogging as this is my first time doing it. I've got a new book out, and while I like to review other authors' books, I would also like people to review min. help :S
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- Favorite Book
- For One More Day by Mitch Albom and The Color Purple by Alice Walker
- About Me:
- I'm a first time author of a book entitled Collision KSA.
I love to illustrate and create graphic art.
Love to write, especially screenplays and children stories (even though my fist book is far from child friendly)
Hate politics.
Love food, but I'm no couch potato.
I am a Disney fanatic.
TOPICS OF INTEREST: Women's issues,ethnic studies, African American literature, Classic Literature, Children's Books and some fantasy.
Tend to want peace on earth and despise those who are cruel to children and animals.
- Website:
- http://www.collisionksa.com
Yasser Alireza's Blog
Radio Interview on local radio station
Finally, my book is getting some attention. Our local Saudi English radio station 96.2 FM just did a live interview with me yesterday. The interview went well, but there were a few strange questions. Anyhow, If you want to listen to the interview I did for my Book, Collision KSA. just click on the link below:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/video/video.php?v=228216510550&ref=nf
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/video/video.php?v=228216510550&ref=nf
Posted on August 10, 2009 at 8:00pm —
Discovering Graphic Novels
I found a new love and it's called the graphic novel. I walked into a really cool bookstore in Dubai that had a wide selection of books, which is rare. I had a desire to discover a new genre. So I passed by the graphic novels section, which was one of the largest I've ever seen. I was fascinated with the choice and types of graphic novels they had. Before that day, I assumed most graphic novels were an extended version of comics. I soon realized that they were not all that way.
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Posted on July 19, 2009 at 6:21pm —
Collision KSA official website
I finally got a decent URL for my book's website. for those who want a sneek peek at my book, Collision KSA, go to: www.collisionksa.com
Posted on July 18, 2009 at 5:30pm —
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We shall meet up soon for our secet project-- I can't wait :)) Also, Salamander's back in town and we shud all meet up soon.....
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Congrats on the book my darlin :) huge a** hugs :)
Lovin this site... i shall be in touch not to worry :)
xxx
I'm new to this too. I just signed up for Book Blogs today. I read a variety of books and I post my reviews on my blog, Found Not Lost (http://jmomfinds.amoores.com)
Thanks for the friendship :)
Jeanette