Hi, I’m Nadia. *waves* I created this personal blog as an outlet for my inner thoughts, musings, and ramblings.
I write books in my spare time. I’m both a multi-tasker and eternal procrastinator. This blog was created with the hope that if I wrote a blog post a day I would be inspired to continue writing on my projects. I’ve already missed a few days’ worth of posts.
What do I write? I write young adult paranormal and fantasy. I usually have three projects going at once.
I currently live in Kuwait but I’m a global citizen. I love traveling. I have perpetual wanderlust. Here are a few of my favorite things…
EXPERIENCES: Good conversations. Reading an amazing book (and rereading my favorite bits later). Road trips. Immediately clicking with someone. A great card game. Visiting galleries & discussing beautiful works of art. Meeting new people. Giving surprise gifts. Long walks by the beach (yes, seriously). Having to stop everything to grab a pen and something to write on (that moment of inspiration!). Getting emails from readers telling me they enjoyed my book. Finding the perfect scent/candle.
BOOKS: I’m a book nerd. I love reading young adult, fantasy, and sci-fi novels. And the occasional romance novel 😉 Anything by Lois McMaster Bujold. Anything by Sharon Shinn. Anything Anne Bishop. Anything by J.K. Rowling. I want to be them when I grow up. I want to master the craft of writing until I’m that good. Pride and Prejudice. The Martian.
VISUAL ENTERTAINMENT: I love television & film. I prefer comedy but also enjoy action, scifi & fantasy, and drama. I adore going to the cinema. I love black & white movies. I appreciate the classics. An Affair to Remember. Anything with Gene Kelly (the man could dance!). Moon. Anything directed by Christopher Nolan. Sherlock. Top Chef. Brooklyn 99. The Good Wife. Also love, love, love musicals! Big fan of the stage & anything Cirque du Soleil.
HISTORY: I’m obsessed with European History. I am equally obsessed with Henry VIII and that time period.
PLACES: Kuwait. San Francisco. Boston. Dubai. All of Europe, especially Paris & Barcelona.
FOOD: Seafood (lots and lots of it). Garlic. A medium steak. Lobster. Scallops. Oysters. Caviar. Clams. Mussels. Mushrooms. Escargots. Sushi (I said seafood, right?). Popcorn. Short-ribs. Spinach with a squeeze of lemon. Raspberries, blackberries, & strawberries (but never cranberries or blueberries!). A great burger. Almonds. Cashews. Pistachios. Corn on the cob. Barbecued chicken (mmm off the grill, can’t you smell it?). Cotton candy. Belgian chocolate. Paul’s scrumptious eclairs.
COLORS: Blue. Red. Yellow. Yes, I love me some primary colors.