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What should you do if you've already self-published a book, got some heavy but relevant critiques?
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What's your take on graphic novels?
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Have you ever watched a movie based on a book then read the book? If so, what was the outcome like for you?
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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)
Started my own little creative services studios called "turba studios." turba is Arabic for earth.
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.turbastudios.com

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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

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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At 8:22am on July 24, 2009, Nessreen Tamano said…: Hey Yasser! Thanks for the invite! How's being an awesome author treating you? :)

At 5:19pm on July 16, 2009, JeanetteM said…: Hi Yasser,

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

At 6:50am on July 16, 2009, Yasser Alireza said…: hope you like my posted artwork. Two of the pencil sketches are featured in my book, Collision KSA.