A DAY OF WRITING

by | Jul 12, 2015 | Blog, Writing Diaries

Here, for a change – after attending and hosting so many iftars – I am enjoying a quiet day at home, just writing and spending time with my wonderful characters. Why are they wonderful? Because I adore them – after all, I gave birth to them. However, they are all...

Researching My New Novel in Morocco

by | Jan 20, 2015 | Blog, Travels, Writing Diaries

Writing the latest novel, set in Morocco and Paris, has both been a challenging and an enjoyable process. My research first began in Paris early last year by a visit to the Arab quarter with its Tunisian sweet shops. In May, I headed down to the continent of Africa to...

Writing Diaries Morroco

by | Jul 3, 2014 | Miscellaneous, Writing Diaries

29th June 2014 The first day of Ramadhan – the first fast- and returning to the novel after weeks away…busy with inspections after inspections. I feel terrible at having neglected my novel and characters for so long. But it could not be helped. What a day it is…I...

Writing Diaries – Morocco

by | Jul 1, 2014 | Miscellaneous, Writing Diaries

10th May 2014 I am on a train, travelling back to Marrakesh. It’s time to go home. My wonderful friends and hosts in Rabat accompanied me to the station and saw me off. I amreflecting on what a wonderful week it has been – spending it with two such...