writer’s life

A split-screen graphic. On the left, a pastel striped background with the text 'BUY ME A COFFEE' and a graphic of a phone connecting to a laptop with the phrase 'Opening up the group chat!'. On the right, a smiling woman wearing a hijab and glasses holds up a blender cup filled with a pink smoothie, under the text 'NEW CONVOS FOR A NEW AUDIENCE'.

Buy Me a Coffee

I’m on Buy Me A Coffee! Why? Because I’m trying to overcome overthinking everything (yes, everything). I’m committing to writing for you every Sunday. Whether you want to support my journey with a coffee or just stay for the vibes, I’d love to have you.

A Close(r) Look at Distance Education

I’ve worked in online education for nearly 15 years. Still, I am aware that some are still skeptical about the quality of the education distance learning can provide.  Because I am in the unique perspective of having experience as an online instructor and now student, I can give an honest assessment from both sides. I look forward to sharing my experience.

Text reads My Highlights Foundation scholarship will help me inspire kids!

Don’t Block your Blessings

The moral of this story is going to be a follows: Don’t block your own blessings. Despite not really believing I would receive a Highlights Scholarship, I applied. I’ve got to remember not to accept a “no” that was never said.

The Masjid Kamal Loves

One of the hardest parts about being an author is letting go. We often have to let go of ideas that just aren’t working. We let go of professional connections that no longer benefit either party. Most importantly, we let go of our books. After carefully nurturing a book through publication, we release it into… Read more »

Happy (almost) Birthday!

Hey kid, Well, tomorrow is our birthday. We’ll be 39. Can you believe it? That might sound really old to you now, but trust me, it doesn’t feel old. It’s been a while, so I wanted to take some time to catch you up on a few things. First, we grow up to be a… Read more »