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Fiction! Under! Five!

Posted on 21 July, 201121 July, 2011 by Ikhlas

So a friend of mine, Amanda Cline, just started this really cool website called Fiction Under Five. Basically, Amanda aims to write stories under 500 words or less! Its an ambitious plan, but she’s kept to it (mostly) with all her stories coming just under 500 words. Some of my favourites include Lavender and The…

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Review: Deathly Hallows Part 2

Posted on 15 July, 201119 July, 2011 by Ikhlas

GENERAL SPOILER WARNING. READ AT YOUR OWN RISK.

I just got home from the movie and just wanted to write off a quick review before I forget my thoughts.

It was great. From a general movie-goer experience, it definitely packed a punch. I saw it in 3D so the effects were amazing, especially the final battle, which had me on

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A friend is a friend is a friend

Posted on 15 July, 201118 July, 2011 by Ikhlas

So last week, I sent one of my best friend’s the link to the story in which she was featured. Her immediate reaction was, “I wasn’t gaped toothed! Was I?” After I assured that I had indeed embellished certain details, she told me she was going to write me a little story about our friendship….

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I just have a story to tell

Posted on 9 July, 201118 July, 2011 by Ikhlas
Miles and piles of rejection letters

This week, a writer came into my Editorial class to talk about the editorial process from a writer’s point of view.  He said that writers are vulnerable and all about the ego. He said they have

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Welcome!

Posted on 6 July, 201118 July, 2011 by Ikhlas

Hi there. Come on in. Watch the large plant in the corner. Here, let me take your coat.

Welcome to my new website! I have switched over my blog from the free Wordpress to my own domain name, where things (hopefully) look a lot cooler and more interesting.

The content has been imported from Hijab Star to here(do not

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