Children's Picture Book
Date Published: February 1, 2015
Date Published: February 1, 2015
A Manual For Marco:
Living, Learning, and Laughing With an Autistic Sibling
Why does he act that way?
Pages from the diary of an eight-year old girl who decides to make a list of all the things she likes and dislikes about dealing with her autistic brother, and in doing so realizes that she has created A Manual for Marco.
Why does he act that way?
Pages from the diary of an eight-year old girl who decides to make a list of all the things she likes and dislikes about dealing with her autistic brother, and in doing so realizes that she has created A Manual for Marco.
Interview
What is the hardest
part of writing your books?
What songs are most
played on your Ipod?
Do you have critique
partners or beta readers?
What book are you
reading now?
How did you start
your writing career?
Tell us about your
next release.
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Interview
What is the hardest
part of writing your books?
The toughest challenge for me as a busy working mother is to
find adequate time to devote to writing, which often takes a back seat to my other
obligations. Unlike other writers who set aside time to regularly focus on
their talent, I write in bursts. When I am on an assignment or have an idea in
my head, I often stay up late or wake up early to write.
What songs are most
played on your Ipod?
Coke Studio hits from Pakistan. I love how they are bringing
back folk songs, as well as gems from the past. They create fusion versions of
the old classics using modern as well as traditional musical instruments.
Do you have critique
partners or beta readers?
Yes. I never finish any writing projects without having two
rounds of beta readers. I try to have a good mix of readers, writers, and
editors in the group. Often I give my critique group questions to respond to
about story lines, characters, and plot, and ask them to be very critical in
their analysis. I find that having fresh views from the readers helps me
tremendously. I recall that it took me 9 months to write my second book Saffron Dreams, and 3 years to edit it.
In the end, my publisher had to yank it away from me to publish it.
What book are you
reading now?
I am in the midst of reading Keepers by Anoosha Lalani who happens to be my talented young
niece. She landed a traditional publishing contract at the age of 18. We are
very proud of her.
How did you start
your writing career?
Writing for me has always been as natural as
doing art or design. When I decided to make design a career, I promised my
father that writing would be a very serious hobby. With five books under my belt, I have proven that I
do take writing vey seriously.
Tell us about your
next release.
After releasing A
Manual for Marco earlier this month, I am taking a much-needed break for a while.
Trying to do three books in a year has exhausted me.
Shaila Abdullah is an award-winning author and designer based in Austin, Texas. She has written five books: Saffron Dreams, Beyond the Cayenne Wall, My Friend Suhana, Rani in Search of a Rainbow, and A Manual for Marco. The author has received several awards for her work including the Golden Quill Award and Patras Bukhari Award for English Language. Several academic institutions have adopted her books as course study or recommended reading, including the University of California, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Indiana University, Boston University, California State University, and George Washington University. Learn more about the author at www.ShailaAbdullah.com
Shaila Abdullah is an award-winning author and designer based in Austin, Texas. She has written five books: Saffron Dreams, Beyond the Cayenne Wall, My Friend Suhana, Rani in Search of a Rainbow, and A Manual for Marco. The author has received several awards for her work including the Golden Quill Award and Patras Bukhari Award for English Language. Several academic institutions have adopted her books as course study or recommended reading, including the University of California, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Indiana University, Boston University, California State University, and George Washington University. Learn more about the author at www.ShailaAbdullah.com
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