BOOKS, WRITING, LIFE
The first in my 52 films series, this is Rodelyn’s story of how she came to Qatar.
I hope to interview many more women who work as domestics here in Doha as the real life stories behind my third novel, The Dohmestics.
These women are very shy but I hope more will come forward to use this platform to tell us about their lives.
I’m not guaranteed a clear radio signal in my car in Qatar for the two channels that broadcast the BCC World Service. When the moisture in the air and frequencies do cooperate, however, driving the hectic byways is transformed from the mundane to the educational.
Exactly the case today when this episode of “Slut Shaming” seared my ears. The broadcast was made all the more poignant by the fact the reporter was a teenager living in New York. Have a listen and let me know if you are as shocked at Facebook’s inane replies to the epidemic of sexual photos of minors online.
We’ve talked about covers and the importance of cover design on the blog. With that in mind I share the latest release from media maven and writer Rachel Thompson. Her other books are heavy on what she calls “snark”, smart, sarcastic humor with a feminist edge. Her newest title, Broken Pieces, is a departure from sassy satire and takes a closer look at serious issues like loss, grief, and abuse. More on Rachel next week when we get Inside the Writer’s Studio for an interview. For now check out this cover which does a great job of drawing the reader in to this collection of essays.
