Safiyyah's dream of launching her bioengineering career as a biracial Muslim woman is finally within reach, but her parents' move to London threatens to derail her plans. Determined to stay, she proposes a marriage of convenience to Aayan, her childhood friend now immersed in the grueling demands of his medical residency. Aayan, with his own work obstacles and past crush rekindling, agrees.
As they navigate their new arrangement, what begins as a practical solution quickly becomes a rocky emotional journey. Personal and professional pressures test their bond, forcing Safiyyah and Aayan to confront their deepest fears and desires. They must decide whether to cling to what is comfortable or embrace the vulnerability of true love, risking their hearts in the process
(Her)oics: Women’s Lived Experiences During the Coronavirus Pandemic draws together the stories of fifty-two women across the U.S. during the Covid-19 pandemic. The collection encompasses the perspectives of women who are: front-line responders and recovering patients; going out to work, staying home to work, and losing their jobs; living with multiple generations and living in isolation; women grieving loved ones and celebrating new love; women preparing to give birth and supporting the dying. Although differing based on location, age, race, and health, they share the unique capacity of women to bring their strength, ingenuity and love—for others and for self—to an uncertain time. The anthology is inspired by both the risks of the pandemic inherent to women and their tremendous role in the country’s response.
Talia Basma releases her first collection of poetry as a chronology of her teen life. "Being" offers readers insight into the life of being a Muslim American teen through poetry about the internal, as well as external, struggles and beauty of life.
As I navigate the indie publishing world, I have decided to take a firm stand on my Amazon boycott (as much as I can).
The short explanation is that Amazon is just shy of being a full-on monopoly. They underprice their books to hurt their (small business) competitors, treat their employees horribly, and their KU system has opened a can of book exclusivity worms that I disagree with. I am not perfect, but for now, my ebooks and audiobooks will not be available on Amazon platforms, and I ask you to avoid purchasing the paperback from there as well since I have no way to delist it.