The Poetteer

Hello Poetteers, What I'm Reading : I've read THE CONSPIRACY OF US. If you loved watching NATIONAL TREASURE you will love this book. I have also read FAIREST! Which, of course, I loved! What I'm Writing : My WIP is at 11k. My goal is to reach 17k by the end of this month. What Else : My book, HER OLIVES, reaches its 1st year of publication in a less than a month, on Feb 18th. I would like to do something special. I want to put together a collage of you guys reading HER OLIVES. Can you do that and tag it with #FidasOlives? I would like it by Feb 12th. If you don't have a copy yet you can buy here . Thank you and love, Fida

Hello readers, What I'm Writing : Like I said last week, I have a new idea for a story. I'm writing it but I'm so much slower than I usually am. I don't like the thought that keeps coming back saying the idea isn't good enough. But I know it is a good idea. I'm currently at 6.6k. My goal is to try for 14k by next week. What Else : Since HER OLIVES will be one in less than a month, on Feb 13th, I'm doing a little fun project for it. And I need your help. My message on tumblr: "My book, HER OLIVES, reaches its 1st year of publication in a month. I would like to do something special. I want to put together a collage of you guys reading HER OLIVES. Can you do that and tag it with #FidasOlives? Thank you!" If you don't have a copy yet you can buy here . Love, Fida

Hello Poetteers, An overflow of poetry A side shoulder hug a full body hug which is truly a hug? Which is better a hug or kiss? An abundance of learning and love A picture of you these small moments make a dull day not so bad You can still feel sad and have faith. Love, Fida

Hello readers, I finally read The Kite Runner! The descriptions and writing was beautiful. I love how the title means something in the story shares a moment a memory the kite runner you should see it in mornings in Jenin. I may have shed some tears But I didn't cry reading either one of their stories I was sad and shocked But I grew up knowing the truth knowing their stories while others didn't it is my burden and my duty to know them. What I'm Writing : The short story idea is on hold. I got a new idea for a new story on the theme of hijab. I'm excited! I'm already at 2k. My goal is to have 10k by the end of this week. What Else : A month from today, Her Olives will have been published for a year! Love and thank you, Fida # Poetteers

Hello readers, My bright place is when I write poetry. Miracles. Music. Hot chocolate. Stargazing. Thinking of friends. What small moments are your big moments? Bright places? Love, Fida

Hello Poetteers, Instead of my own I decided to share one of my many favorites from Nayyirah Waheed's Salt : i am terrified. then i remember i am giving birth to a continent. i remember that i am giving birth to a continent over and over. – the process | writing a book | the ancestors were my midwives | ashé. Love, Fida You can find my own poetry books here .

Hello Poetteers! I surprised myself these few days of the new year. I made a goodreads goal to read 60 books this year. I lowered it from last year's 90 books, which I didn't reach. I hope lowering it makes it more attainable. I've already read two books! Inside Out & Back Again - which I loved. It's a MG novel in verse about a refugee. I'm used to reading YA, so this was a light read even though there are some emotionally touching scenes. I gave it 5 stars. The Luxe by Anne Godberson - I enjoyed reading it but it was predictable. I enjoyed the time period and writing style. I gave it 4/5 stars. Sadly though, I haven't done much writing. I'm trying to write a short story a week. It's not going very well and I need the inspiration/motivation. Hopefully that will change. Love, Fida # Poetteers

Happy new year, Poetteers!! With each smile each word, each conversation each prayer you see life is getting better Believe in miracles in the ones that come in small forms because they are truly big And one day and even bigger miracle may just appear But don't expect it cuz even then they will come unexpectedly in ways you haven't even though You thought you thought everything you really didn't That is the blessing of life, of the universe of God. Love, Fida # HerOlives