Muslim Women Writers, Authors, and Reviewers Recognized during Women’s History Month

Last updated on: March 26, 2016 at 2:13 pm By NbAMuslims

In honor of Women’s History Month, a variety of lists generated by authors showed a vibrant array of Muslim women engaged in writing and reviewing. The lists highlight the diversity of Muslim women involved in academic, popular, and activist endeavors in the Muslim world. The lists also demonstrate the emerging body of work produced by Muslim women reflective of their Islamic and cultural experiences. Check them out! 5 + Muslim Women You Should Know in the Muslim Writing & Book World... Read more

Video Review: Mistress of the Spices by Papatia Feauxzar

Last updated on: March 17, 2016 at 12:39 pm By NbAMuslims

Watch NbA Muslims review of Mistress of the Spices by Papatia Feauxzar. Muslim newlywed Aida meets her friend Nellie at a coffee shop. Nellie is itching to know what goes on between a Muslim wife and husband behind closed doors. Just how much is Aida willing to tell her?! Author Papatia Feauxzar Blog: http://papatia.wordpress.com/ Website: http://www.djarabikitabs.com/ Facebook: Author Papatia Feauxzar Twitter: @Daisy1434 Read more

BOOK REVIEW: Secrets that Find Us -Sahar Abdulaziz doesn’t do normal

Last updated on: March 14, 2016 at 10:28 am By NbAMuslims

“Skeletons in the Closet,” “under wraps,” “keeping it on the down low”…we have generated a myriad of ways to denote the importance of keeping secrets. We need our secrets, and we work tirelessly to make sure they remain unknown because their exposure can result in a spectrum of consequences, from the embarrassing to the devastating. In SECRETS THAT FIND US, NbA Muslim author Sahar Abdulaziz has a different take on secrets in a way that poses the question, “What happens... Read more

Author Sahar Abdulaziz talks about the realities of domestic violence

Last updated on: March 5, 2016 at 5:58 pm By NbAMuslims

During a recent NbA Muslims Authors Speak interview with Sahar Abdulaziz, Layla Abdullah-Poulos asks the author how close the depictions of domestic violence and sexual assault in her survivor novels are to reality. [wpvideo 2JHVig95] Entire NbA Muslims Authors Speak interview with Sahar Abdulaziz Sahar Abdulaziz Abdulaziz graduated with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in health and wellness promotion and administration. She holds a Certification as a Domestic Violence Counselor/Advocate as well as in community health.... Read more

NbA Muslims Authors Speak – Sahar Abdulaziz

Last updated on: March 3, 2016 at 8:23 pm By NbAMuslims

I get to review their books; now, I have a chance to talk to them about their craft! Watch me and author Sahar Abdulaziz as we discuss the power behind and consequences resulting from keeping secrets. Abdulaziz will share how she uses fiction as social commentary about family and societal dysfunctions we desperately try to avoid. Learn more about Sahar Abdulaziz: Abdulaziz uses her writing platform and voice to advocate for the underrepresented, the disenfranchised and/or maligned. Her multidimensional characters... Read more

Goodreads Review of Her Justice by Nasheed Jaxson

Last updated on: February 25, 2016 at 6:26 am By NbAMuslims

Her Justice by Nasheed Jaxson My rating: 5 of 5 stars Nasheed Jaxson packed HER JUSTICE with desire, drama, and trauma. I am a sucker for flawed heroes and lovable villains, and Jaxson gave me quite a fix. The main characters are far from perfect, and I went back and forth loving and hating them. Jaxson also did a good job keeping HER JUSTICE exciting by not disappointing on the passion or action. The love scenes, although tame by modern... Read more

NbA Muslims Book Review: Her Justice by Nasheed Jaxson

Last updated on: February 10, 2016 at 1:03 pm By NbAMuslims

NbA Muslims review crime romance Her Justice by Nasheed Jaxson. Both Justice and Audria were pursuing things to the detriment of those around them. The difference? One character was able to stop and control themself. The other was not. Which one? You have to read the book. Read more

New NbA Muslims Authors Speak Coming Soon!

Last updated on: February 9, 2016 at 12:28 pm By NbAMuslims

Twitter Discussion with Muslim Authors about Muslim Ficiton

Last updated on: February 6, 2016 at 2:30 pm By NbAMuslims

NbA Muslims Authors Speak: Papatia Feauxzar

Last updated on: January 25, 2016 at 6:10 am By NbAMuslims

Join Layla Abdullah-Poulos and Papatia Feauxzar as they discuss the author’s novels and the importance of intimacy in a Muslim marriage. Click the YouTube icon at the bottom right of the video feed to access live Q&A. 1/25/16 at 12 pm (EST) Click Here for access via Google Hangouts Read more