Interview

What book(s) have you written?

Children's series:

1. A Race to Prayer.
2. Turning back to Allah.
3. Tides of Change (due out this year 2022)

When did you first realize you wanted to be an author?

Age 10

How long did it take you to write your book(s)?

6 months but 10 years to publish after winning international awards for writer of the year and best children‘S story  

What is your work schedule like when you're writing?

I can get seriously engrossed and write for hours but I usually schedule time around my other commitments

What would you say is your interesting writing quirk?

I don’t plan. I just think of a theme and make it up as I go along
 

Where do you get your information or ideas for your books?

Childhood memories mostly mixed with Islamic topics and stories in the Quran and Sunnah and how to make them relatable to children in modern times

What do you like to do when you're not writing?

Socialising. Swimming but haven’t been for a while.

What does your family think of your writing?

They are supportive. When they were younger I would read to them but now they are older, I think they’ve forgotten I’m an author to be honest!

What was one of the most surprising things you learned in creating your books?

How long it can take to get published, not just to have your submission accepted by publishers but also the whole process from submission to bookstore 

Do you have any suggestions to help people become a better writer? If so, what are they?

Practice. I can’t stress that enough and to never give up! 

What do you think makes a good story?

A relatable character and theme and a good plot. For children it has to have humour and excitement.

As a child, what did you want to do when you grew up?

So many professions from a physiotherapist to paramedic. My background is now in public health and research. I also love community work

What is your favorite book?

The seven habits of highly effective people by Stephen Covey  

Where do you live?

UK

Fun Facts

Please share 10 Random facts about yourself for your readers!

1. I’m a revert to Islam.
2. I’ve been a Muslim for 27 years.
3. I’m a twin.
4. I love searching for bugs, frogs and other animals in forests.
5. I love swimming.
6. I love ice cream.
7. I love the colour green.
8. I’m a qualified life coach.
9. I love walking, the sea, beaches and rock pooling.
10. I drink far too much coffee & tea & need to stop it!!