"Marwa i would love to connect with you. I live in Calufornia. I have a finished memoir and an agent in NY is looking for a publisher. I will be going to egypt soon for a visit and would like to meet with you
Laila"
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Kay Merkel Boruff left a comment for Marwa Elnaggar
"Marwa, thank you for your bravery. We are watching and cheering you on. Please continue to keep us informed. After living in Viet-Nam 68-70, the news brings memories of previous struggles. I am looking for a book, I think by Naguib Mahfouz, which I…"
Jerri Kaye Gordon left a comment for Marwa Elnaggar
"You are all in our prayers...you are our Sisters and our Friends; God bless you all!!"
Melina Selverston Scher commented on the blog post 'Reflections on the revolution - Part 1'
"You are so brave. Please continue to share your stories with the world when it feels safe and you have a moment. We are thrilled to read them!"
Ellen Ferranti commented on the blog post 'Reflections on the revolution - Part 1'
"I,too, discovered your page today. I hope and pray that you are well. Please write again when you can...
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Michelle Sillman commented on the blog post 'Reflections on the revolution - Part 1'
"Marwa--
I am so moved by your story. Thanks for sharing the details of your experience with us - and for your bravery. Your blog has made the news reports from Egypt more personal. I can visualize the struggle from an insider's point of…"
Kate Comings commented on the blog post 'Reflections on the revolution - Part 1'
"I just discovered your page today. I would have had jelly legs too. I watched live coverage every spare moment I had and was, and am, so happy the revolution succeeded! Your courage is so inspiring."
Kit Frazier left a comment for Marwa Elnaggar
"Marwa, safe wishes and peace with you and your fellows! Know that we are with you in spirit . . .
Kit"
Elizabeth Young commented on the blog post 'URGENT: The Egyptian government is waging war on the people'
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"Congratulations, Marwa! Today is a great day for the entire world. Power to the peaceful."
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Reflections on the revolution - Part 1
I was one of the first people arrested on January 25. Ok, let me correct that. What happened to me (along with a group of friends) was illegal detention. It's common knowledge in Egypt that you should never go to any demonstration alone, because alone, it's easier to get caught by police. So I agreed with a group of about 20 friends (approximately 10 men and 10 women) that we would meet in a cafe near where one of the demonstrations would take place. So there we were, a large group, talking a…See More
Victoria Mixon commented on the blog post 'URGENT: The Egyptian government is waging war on the people'
"Marwa's Twitter ID is @marwame for everyone who would like to tweet this post. Look for it under #jan25"
Victoria Mixon commented on the blog post 'URGENT: The Egyptian government is waging war on the people'
"Marwa, we will spread the word."
Elizabeth Young commented on the blog post 'URGENT: The Egyptian government is waging war on the people'
"Praying for you also in Egypt's great hour of need Marwa."
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- Who I am:
- Blog: http://www.marwaelnaggar.com
Twitter: @marwame
- My writing is:
- Fiction, Poetry, Blog Posts, Lit Crit
- Outlets where I review books, TV, or film:
- I review books.
- Services I offer to other writers:
- I offer detailed critiques of works in progress in return for a critique for my own work. I am also a professional editor with 10 years of experience.
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Reflections on the revolution - Part 1
Posted on February 9, 2011 at 6:58am 6 Comments 0 Likes
I was one of the first people arrested on January 25. Ok, let me correct that. What happened to me (along with a group of friends) was illegal detention. It's common knowledge in Egypt that you should never go to any demonstration alone, because alone, it's easier to get caught by police. So I agreed with a group of about 20 friends (approximately 10 men and 10 women) that we would meet in a cafe near where one of the demonstrations would take place. So there we were, a large group, talking…
Continue URGENT: The Egyptian government is waging war on the people
Posted on January 27, 2011 at 2:11pm 10 Comments 0 Likes
Dear all,
This is completely off-topic, but the situation is desperate. As you may have heard on the news, the Egyptian population is rising up against 30 years of tyranny, dictatorship, corruption, torture, and oppression. The government is, as expected, fighting back. The protests started on January 25 and were peaceful, but we were subjected to water cannons, beatings, mass arrests, tear gas (the nastiest stuff I've ever experienced), and rubber bullets (as well as live ammunition… Continue
This is completely off-topic, but the situation is desperate. As you may have heard on the news, the Egyptian population is rising up against 30 years of tyranny, dictatorship, corruption, torture, and oppression. The government is, as expected, fighting back. The protests started on January 25 and were peaceful, but we were subjected to water cannons, beatings, mass arrests, tear gas (the nastiest stuff I've ever experienced), and rubber bullets (as well as live ammunition… Continue
An Interview with Shelina Zahra Janmohamed - Part 2
Posted on December 13, 2010 at 12:40am 1 Comment 0 Likes
Last week I published part 1 of this interview, in which Shelina Zahra Janmohamed talked about her book Love in a Headscarf, why she wrote it, and how it was received.
This week, Janmohamed delves into her own writing process, talks about receiving rejection letters, and offers advice to writers.
I…
Continue An interview with Shelina Zahra Janmohamed - Part 1
Posted on December 10, 2010 at 1:32am 1 Comment 0 Likes
I’d heard a lot about Shelina Zahra Janmohamed’s Love in a Headscarf before I read it. It was supposed to be about finding love and a husband, in a chick-lit fashion, but it was also about Divine love. How on earth did she manage that?
Janmohamed is a young British author and commentator who caught the attention of people searching for a Muslim voice through her writings on www.spirit21.co.uk. A blogger since March 2006, Janmohamed’s writings… Continue
Janmohamed is a young British author and commentator who caught the attention of people searching for a Muslim voice through her writings on www.spirit21.co.uk. A blogger since March 2006, Janmohamed’s writings… Continue
Comment Wall (15 comments)
- At 2:45pm on August 10, 2011,
Laila said… - Marwa i would love to connect with you. I live in Calufornia. I have a finished memoir and an agent in NY is looking for a publisher. I will be going to egypt soon for a visit and would like to meet with you
Laila
- At 9:44pm on February 23, 2011,
Kay Merkel Boruff said… - Marwa, thank you for your bravery. We are watching and cheering you on. Please continue to keep us informed. After living in Viet-Nam 68-70, the news brings memories of previous struggles. I am looking for a book, I think by Naguib Mahfouz, which I read to my Middle School students when they were studying A STONE IN MY HAND. Do you have a favorite Egyptian writer? As my professor from graduate school said, "Grist for the mill." You have a wonderful opportunity to share your experiences with the world. Stay strong. Stay safe. May angels surround you. Kay Merkel Boruff Dallas Texas
- At 5:53pm on February 23, 2011, Jerri Kaye Gordon said…
- You are all in our prayers...you are our Sisters and our Friends; God bless you all!!
- At 3:27pm on February 22, 2011,
Kit Frazier said… Marwa, safe wishes and peace with you and your fellows! Know that we are with you in spirit . . .
Kit
- At 1:49pm on January 25, 2011,
Cathy Kozak said… - I hope you're staying safe during the demonstrations Marwa. PS - I miss your posts here on SheWrites!
- At 1:36pm on January 12, 2011, Cathy Kozak said…
I remember you mentioning you'd love to find a good mentor ->
Congratulations to my exceptional writing mentor, Pearl Luke, for her continued excellence as an adviser. This past year, 2 of 5 from our novel immersion group (including myself who won in 2009) have placed in the top 3 in the PEN/Nob Hill Soul-making Literary competition, novel excerpt category! Thanks Pearl, for your intrepid guidance. SheWriters, if you're looking for a top-notch mentor, look no further...
- At 11:19am on January 1, 2011, Cathy Kozak said…
- Thank you Marwa for the butterfly in Cairo!
- At 7:31pm on December 14, 2010,
Anjuelle Floyd said… - So glad you've joined ”Why Do You Write & What Is Your Process?”
We have a wonderful group of members. I encourage you to read their profiles and visit my blog that lists the essays members have offered in answering the question that is the name of our group.
I encourage you to consider submitting an essay where you answer the question.
This is a great way to introduce yourself and a good promotional opportunity.
I also post the essay and picture (yours) on my personal blog.
To be featured forward your essay and picture to: nepadfwriter@yahoo.com
Again, I am glad to have you joined us and hope your time here will provide encouragement and helpful information about writing, publishing and all that good stuff.
Take care.
anjuelle
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The author's job is to cultivate and nurture her or his imagination and that of others.
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- At 1:17pm on December 6, 2010, Cathy Kozak said…
- Re: Denying Your Creativity Can Kill You - great post Marwa. As a lazy Daoist and practitioner of Daoist medicine (widely known as "Chinese" medicine), I think of the mind-body connection like this - the mind is intrinsic in the body and the body in the mind. Consider a driver and her car, the car (body) is essentially inert without the activation of the driver (mind) and visa versa; the driver (mind) would have nothing to drive without a functioning car (body). And if the car is banged up from an accident or runs badly from the wrong kind of gas or oil, this too affects the driver's ability to drive the car. Alternately, if the driver is tired or drunk or emotional or inexperienced, say, she cannot drive the car in an efficient manner, and so on. All manner of confusion results from disharmony of either, for a disharmony in one is intrinsic to a disharmony in the other.
- At 10:10am on November 25, 2010, Cathy Kozak said…
- @ Marwa - Thanks for reading and for your enthusiastic response! My novel is nowhere near being finished and publication is but a snowflake in a blizzard at the moment!
What about your novel?
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