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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
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Laura Clipson said…
Lots of reading done this week, that's great :)
I hope your new idea goes well.
August 28, 2013 at 9:29 AM
Miss Cole said…
Enjoy all your books! :D Have fun with your WiP too.
August 28, 2013 at 10:03 AM
Anonymous said…
A new WIP is always fun and exciting. Enjoy writing.
August 28, 2013 at 11:35 AM
Katy Upperman said…
Congrats on the upcoming publication of your poetry book... What a huge accomplishment! And yay for a new WiP! I hope it cooperates, and continues to excite you. :-)
August 28, 2013 at 12:58 PM
Crystal Collier said…
Ooh! Nothing's better than a shiny new WIP. Have a blast with it!
August 28, 2013 at 1:08 PM
Simply Sarah said…
Have fun with the new WIP! I'll have to check out your website :)
August 28, 2013 at 11:54 PM
amy said…
Good luck with your WIP! Have a great weekend!
August 29, 2013 at 12:03 AM
Krispy said…
Yay for new WIPs! I love starting new things because it's always so EXCITING!

Congrats on your poetry blogfest and book! That's great!!
August 29, 2013 at 3:31 AM
Colin Smith said…
Wow! I'm doing well if I can get through one book in a week at the moment. :) All the best with your writing, Fida!
August 29, 2013 at 10:55 AM
saniya said…
How cud I have missed ur cover reveal? I'm going o check back now.
August 29, 2013 at 11:04 AM
Fida Islaih said…
Don't worry, you didn't miss it. I just have the sign up for it.
August 29, 2013 at 1:54 PM
Jaime Morrow said…
Sounds like you're getting some great reading in. And a new WIP is always exciting! :-)
August 29, 2013 at 11:20 PM
Anonymous said…
I love the website. You have so many great things going on in the writing and reading fronts.
August 31, 2013 at 7:47 PM
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