Well, I can't believe The Othered Woman is very nearly three-quarters funded, truly wild and brilliant! June has involved a lot of reading, researching, and writing and I'm getting close to finishing up a fourth chapter of the book. I had writing block for so long so it feels good to finally get words down on paper (aka a word doc) and hopefully this energy will carry me through writing for the rest…

Hello again! What a difference a couple of months can make eh. The last time I updated this page was back in early March and since then we've had Ramadan and Eid in April, as well as a job loss. I was sadly let go from my job at Bustle (journalism is truly on its knees at the mo!) at the end of March and since then, the job search is *real*. However, one thing that's kept me going and has given me…

And just like that, we've reached another International Women's Day. As much as the day has been commercialised and become increasingly 'girlboss' feminism heavy, it's still a day that I find spreads love and compassion through radical feminism and grassroots & community-led activism. It also serves as a much needed reminder of all the women who came before us and the shoulders of giants we stand…

Hello again! I cannot believe it but in just over four months of the crowdfunder being live, The Othered Woman is now 50% funded. Unbelievable... I'm so grateful to each and every one of you who have pledged for the book so far and who have made the likelihood of The Othered Woman appearing in bookshops that much more of a reality. This book is really important to me but I also think it's a much needed…

Hello! I can't believe we're three days into 2023 already but I for one am glad to see the back of 2022. I'm a big fan of fresh starts, resolutions, and embracing the 'new me' attitude. Even if it only lasts for a few weeks... As well as exercising more and going on social media less, I also included feeling hopeful as one of my new year resolutions. I really do think hope is a powerful thing and…

I still cannot believe that we launched The Othered Woman's crowdfunding campaign in September and we're already SO close to being a third funded! Not only that but I've also had so many lovely conversations with people and publications about the book and why it's so needed in the world of feminist literature, and beyond. So, I'm deeply humbled and honoured. But the hard work isn't over yet! If you…

Hello! I can't believe our campaign for The Othered Woman launched 3 weeks ago today and it's already nearly 19% funded. I'm still wrapping my head around it all (I'm writing a book! What!) but the biggest of thank yous to everyone who has pledged so far, who have shared links on social media, and who have sent kind messages of support. I can't express how much the belief and support for my book has…