Zabrina A. Bakar is author of Life is an Open Secret: 18 Inspirational Stories from Ordinary Life Experiences The book is available at: http://wisdomthruwords.blogspot.com and www.lifeopensecret.com With a bubbly and charming personality, Sis Zabrina is always excited and optimistic about life and has developed a sharp eye in looking at life challenges from fascinatingly unique perspectives. The first of her new series of motivational books, Life is an Open Secret, contains 18 secrets of life that delight readers with stories aiming to trigger self-confidence, positive actions, and love for success in both our material and spiritual lives. Sis Zabrina brilliantly blends issues from personal experiences with family, career and community with such elegance that readers are hooked from beginning to end. Her exceptional skill in tackling serious issues with mind-boggling questions and ability to state the obvious with wit and humor, all without losing the substance of the subject matter, has made Sis Zabrina's motivational and inspirational stories well-received internationally, thus carrying the brand name of Life Storyteller. Author Note-- Life is an Open Secret for Women - Available April 2008 and What Happened to Me : An Anthology of Stories of Muslims Who Found Their Path, Again... - Available August 2008
Many Voices, One Faith (anthology) by Islamic Writers Alliance authors:: Emma al-Alghbhary, Amatullah al-Marwani, Fatima Asmal, Rym Aoudia, Enna Ayyub, Nancy E Biddle, Linda D Delgado, Judy Nelson-Eldawy, Nadia Hamed, Aaminah Hernandez, Leila Montour, Amana Raza, Mahasin Shamsideen, Pamela K Taylor, Najiyah Uthman Waheeb. Pages: 125 Binding: Paperback. Offering a unique window into the lives, thoughts, and hearts of modern Muslim women, "Many Voices, One Faith" is an anthology of poetry, short-fiction, non-fiction and works for children written by Muslim women living in the West. At times poignant, at times humorous, sad, angry, joyful, or grieving, the pieces in "Many Voices, One Faith" give a glimpse into the complex and multifaceted lives of today's Muslimah. To order contact: woodad@mindspring.com Limited number of copies available.
Naima Ansari author of Bismillah Kids, a Baby Diary and Record Book. Order from: http://www.bismillahkids.com/
Linda D. Delgado author of A Muslim’s Guide to Publishing and Marketing. Written by Muslim Writers Publishing house’s publisher, A Muslim’s Guide to Publishing and Marketing describes in detail the three publishing methods used in both book industries, provides detailed information about book production, printing, distribution, fulfillment, and marketing strategies for both book industries. The book includes a helpful Resources Section and a Glossary of common terms used in the publishing industry. A special feature is the many helpful sample documents provided to not only tell you how to do publishing and marketing tasks but show you as well. Some of the sample documents include: a Marketing Plan Outline, Book Proposal, Press Release, and Book Review Query form. Purchase at www.widad-lld.com
Yahiya Emerick author of What Islam Is All About and other fine non fiction titles. Purchase at www.noorart.com Recommended for new reverts and older children. Has a companion teacher guide.
Linda D. Delgado author of Halal Food, Fun and Laughter. Now I have never been a gourmet cook, but I have always been a gourmet eater! In the Spring of 2002 I began gathering recipes from my sister-friends from around the world. Their seventy-eight recipes including a few of my own are offered in this cookbook for your dining pleasure. I selected five main categories for placing the recipes in a sorta logical grouping. Placement in each category was at random. I haven’t any preference for one recipe over another as I love each of them! The addition of some fun and laughter while cooking comes in the form of eleven original fun-food short-short stories and poems and 6 comic illustrations created by talented illustrator, Shirley Anjum. These were placed at random in the cookbook, but with a purpose. They are the cookbook’s “little jewels” among the treasure trove of recipes. Halal Food, Fun and Laughter combines a winning “recipe” for a healthy lifestyle: good halal food, some fun and laughter and last but most importantly, remembrances of Allah, by inclusion of some wonderful food specific Qur’an and Hadith to help create a happier and healthier recipe for your life. Purchase at www.widad-lld.com
Harun Yahya author of The Miracle in the Ant. Family reading. Explores every aspect of the wondrous ant world thereby leading the reader into many related sciences: communication, species, symbiosis (what other creatures live with ants), defense and war, and feeding and hunting. The writer asks: Could this wondrous, complex organization have happened merely by chance? And, perhaps more importantly, Harun Yahya goes into great detail to completely debunk the Theory of Evolution, upon which all secular philosophies are based. The easy-to-read style means that this book will be enjoyed by adults, but teens will be able to understand it easily too. Full of knowledge of biology, ecology and other sciences, in addition to Islamic knowledge. Wonderful illustrations. I'd have loved all my children to read this book as early as possible. I think it would spark a curiosity about—not only our wonderful religion—but the sciences. Wonderful. Would help to arm Muslim teens as well as adults living in the U.S. with educated arguments. Purchase at www.noorart.com
Leigha Hoffner author of The Rhythm of My Soul. The author was born and raised in northern California with her family. She grew up writing as a way of expressing her feelings. Fighting through life, Leigha has used her writing as a way of self-healing and lesson learning. She now lives in Chicago with her children and her husband. Her main inspiration is that life is just another journey and her writing is her diary of what has happened, what is going to happen, and the lessons learned in the hopes others don’t make the same mistakes she has. Leigha is also a business owner and a work-from-home mom who enjoys the wonders of what motherhood and life will bring her next. The Rhythm of My Soul is a life journey through childhood abuse, addiction, marriage and her children and their special needs with the life lessons not always learned right away or the first time. Purchase information at: http://www.leighahoffner.com/
Amatullah Al-Marwani author of Star Writers. Star Writers is a creative and educational workbook for young aspiring writers and offers the not-so-new writer many valuable writing insights developed by the well-known author of the “Zaahir and Jamel the Camel” children’s book series, Amatullah Al-Marwani. On April 29, 2005 Amatullah died several weeks after undergoing a bone marrow transplant for the leukemia she endured for three years. Amatullah was a gifted writer and an exceptional Muslimah. Speaking about her work, Amatullah wrote: “Raising children with the morals, values and dignity of our faith can be a struggle for parents," says Amatullah. "Insha'Allah, these books will make one step of the journey easier — and more fun! — for the whole family.”
Star Writers - How To Write Out-Of-This-World Islamic Stories—“Does your excitement for writing good Islamic stories twinkle and then fade because you can’t figure out where to begin? Are you drowning in a galaxy of blank paper and empty computer screens, scratching your head in frustration? Star Writers will get your creativity burning bright! With helpful tools, easy–to-follow examples, insider’s tips & tricks, imaginative suggestions and special sections to note it all down, this book includes everything you need to begin writing stellar Islamic Stories. Grab a pencil, turn the page and blast off to your next Islamic story!” Amatullah Al-Marwani. Purchase at: http://widad-lld.com/starwritersinfo.html
Between Love, Hope & Fear is an inspiring anthology published by An-Najm Publishers (London, UK). It contains a spectrum of beautifully written poetry, short stories and essays that aim to demonstrate how Muslims can balance Love of Allah, Hope in His Mercy and Fear of His Punishment in their lives. The authors of Between Love, Hope & Fear are an array of talented writers from across the globe. The anthology showcases the works of Abdullah Chachi (UK), Aisha Chuki Asale (USA), Amatullah Abdullah (USA), Asifa Sheikh (Canada), Asiyah Abdullah (UK), Asma Zaman (UK), Balqees Mohammed (Saudi Arabia), Farah Nadeem (UK), Fawzia Gilani (USA), Isahah Ibrahim (USA), J. Samia Mair (USA), Mollie Brewsaugh (USA), Umm Rumaysa (UK), Quratul Ayn (UK), Rouwdah Ahmed (UK), Sharleen Brandish (UK), Slave of Allah (USA), Umm Eesa (UK), Umm Junayd (UK) and Umm Thameenah (UK). Find out more about the book: http://www.an-najmpublishers.co.uk/
Norma Kassim author of A WALK THROUGH LIFE -issues and challenges through the eyes of a Muslim woman. Journeying through her life as a single mother, Norma Kassim shares her outlook from being a housewife to a career woman; her thoughts and perspectives on the contemporary issues and challenges faced by many Muslim women with respect to relationship, marriage, divorce and life in general. Are women really created to be dominated by men and not be as equal partners with them? Are they supposed to accept their fate in whatever circumstances or make conscious decision to walk away towards a better life? Norma Kassim invites readers to: revisit their roles through different perspectives – be responsible and accountable for their life choices – reawaken the need to increase their self esteem and self respect blogspot at : www.annckay.blogspot.com Available in all bookstore in Malaysia including MPH bookstores. Available online at : bookcafe ; MPHonline; islamicbookstore.com
