Mothering Across Cultures

I finally am almost done with the essay for the Mothering Across Cultures anthology. The feedbacks I have received have been very beneficial and I am now waiting for more feedbacks. Writing that essay has really opened my eyes to the matter of raising children in a different culture.
In the course of asking for critiques [...]

Writing for SISTERS

The SISTERS editorial team presented some topic assignments, and one of them led me to the topic of co-sleeping. As I read The Family Bed, with much interest, such that I actually resorted to reading on my bed, while Baby Zoa was sleeping, with only the night light as my source of light, I discovered [...]

BellaOnline Looking for Islam Editor

I found this on Resources for Muslim Writers. As I clicked on the links in that post and go over them, I really marvel at Sis Amel’s resourcefulness in finding opportunities like these, mashaallah! This particular opportunity is very appealing to me, but I don’t want to gravitate towards that really tempting buffet while my [...]

Studying Writing

In one of the email group I’m on, there was an email with links that I clicked on today. Pretty interesting stuff. I realized that I have been too busy finding time to write that I have abandoned the research/learning part of writing, which would include reading on the art of writing and reading about [...]

Static Versus Dynamic

I used to be able to keep a fairly regular schedule with three kids all under the age of 4. My days were somewhat predictable. Being someone who thrives on routine, I do realize that my daily life is more productive and less aggravating when I am able to follow a routine.
Now however, with three [...]

I’ll take it!

A common ‘trying to write’ scenario in my house goes like this.
I situate myself on the swivel chair, and it responds with that acknowledging creak that seems to say,
“Ahh…here we go again.”
My hands reach for the mouse while my eyes focus on the screen, making sure I’m where I want to be. Maybe the dynamic [...]

Solitude?

I expected things to be hectic, such that I won’t be able to write much once hubby’s ACL reconstruction surgery takes place, but I didn’t expect how agitated it’s making me feel. It’s funny how back in the good old days in school or college, when you’re faced with a deadline for an assignment, most [...]

Power to the Mothers!

Chicken Soup for the Soul is seeking stories related to Stay-at-Home and Work-from-Home Moms, with a deadline of September 1, 2008. I found the call of submission here, on the Literary Mama blog. I had trouble finding the exact call of submission on the Chicken Soup for the Soul website though. Nevertheless, the guidelines are [...]