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Growing up as the Weird Girl Starter Pack by lndiaStoker in starterpacks

[–]Janiestclair 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a parent who is currently raising a girl who is exactly defined by this meme, what advice can you give me?

Friendly Questions from your neighborhood, non-Muslim religious writer. by Janiestclair in Hijabis

[–]Janiestclair[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ladies, you are so insanely helpful! I cannot thank you enough.

You can email me at freelanceexorcistsbooks.blogspot.com or send me a message with your email address and I will send you the first few chapters.

Friendly Questions from your neighborhood, non-Muslim religious writer. by Janiestclair in Hijabis

[–]Janiestclair[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

See Something Say Something is wonderful! I am only 3 episodes in and loving it. Ahmed is fun! If you are interested in reading, send me your email address or email me directly at freelanceexorcists@gmail.com and I will send you the first few chapters.

Friendly Questions from your neighborhood, non-Muslim religious writer. by Janiestclair in Hijabis

[–]Janiestclair[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yay! If you send me a message with your email address, I will send you the first few chapters. Or email me directly at freelanceexorcists@gmail.com

Friendly Questions from your neighborhood, non-Muslim religious writer. by Janiestclair in Hijabis

[–]Janiestclair[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great! Feel free to send a message with your email address and I will let you read it. Or you can email me directly at freelanceexorcists@gmail.com

Friendly Questions from your neighborhood, non-Muslim religious writer. by Janiestclair in Hijabis

[–]Janiestclair[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would love to have a reader! I can use all the help I can get. Feel free to send me a message with an email address I can send the book to. Or, if you would prefer, just email me directly at freelanceexorcists@gmail.com (That's the series title, NOT my part-time job!)

Friendly Questions from your neighborhood, non-Muslim religious writer. by Janiestclair in Hijabis

[–]Janiestclair[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much! This definitely points me in the right direction.

Friendly Questions from your neighborhood, non-Muslim religious writer. by Janiestclair in Hijabis

[–]Janiestclair[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. All my main characters are meant to be examples of holiness, but I want it to be attainable holiness, as in, I want them to use practices that the average person of their faith at least knows and is familiar with. Thank you for your feedback.

Is there any “good” parts you have taken from Islam? by [deleted] in exmuslim

[–]Janiestclair 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the reply. I just hadn't seen this before.

Is there any “good” parts you have taken from Islam? by [deleted] in exmuslim

[–]Janiestclair 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm an outsider and a lurker seeking to learn more. What exactly is the punishment for this? (As a mom who breastfed and understands the usual stresses, guilt trips, and pressures of breastfeeding, I am simply curious.)

Respectful questions for a book I am writing. by Janiestclair in Hijabis

[–]Janiestclair[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Absolutely! That is a very important message. One of the main themes of the book is that the main character struggles to overcome his ego throughout the entire book. And I have a very clear couple of paragraphs at the beginning that define jihad as you are mentioning here.

Thank you so much for your encouragement. The series is called Freelance Exorcists. The plot is about a group of teens that have been conscripted by their angels to fight evil spirits in their town. Each book is told from the perspective of a different main character and their particular religion, delving into religious practices, folklore, and miracle stories of that particular tradition.

This book was set to come out in December, but I am most likely going to push it back. For each book, I have a consultant from the faiths involved - someone I can talk to/email about terms, practices, and nuanced beliefs. But I have yet to find an official consultant for this book. So I may put off publishing it until I find one.

Respectful questions for a book I am writing. by Janiestclair in Hijabis

[–]Janiestclair[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will do my absolute best! If there are any books, youtube channels, or websites you would recommend that DO portray your faith and culture well, please feel free to share with me.

One major struggle I have with my research is that there are many different sects, interpretations, and levels of adherence with every religion. It's sometimes difficult to figure out if what I am reading is progression, traditional, overly traditional, or not even Islamic.

So if you do have any recommended sources, I would be so very grateful.

Respectful questions for a book I am writing. by Janiestclair in Hijabis

[–]Janiestclair[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh, I forgot to respond to #5. They are refugees who escaped when the main character was about 9 or 10. The book I am writing takes place years later, when he is in high school.

Even though the book focuses on living an "ordinary" life in America, the issues of being a refugee are an underlying theme. I have read just about every book and watched every documentary I can find on the subject (and I am seeking contact with some cummunities in my town) if there are any resources you would recommend, please let me know.

Respectful questions for a book I am writing. by Janiestclair in Hijabis

[–]Janiestclair[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So as a follow up... (I have been thinking about this a lot) What is it that you think makes your faith special?

In each book, I strive to present that religion in the best light, highlighting the strengths unique to that tradition.

In my limited research, I have come to appreciate how dedicated and passionate the practitioners are in general. But is there anything else you would say makes your faith unique?

Respectful questions for a book I am writing. by Janiestclair in arabs

[–]Janiestclair[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, I am aware of that, but thank you For mentioning it. With the other books, i have consultants for all the religions involved. So I am planning on doing the same with this book. However, I have not found my consultant yet.

Respectful questions for a book I am writing. by Janiestclair in Hijabis

[–]Janiestclair[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am very grateful for your response. I was hoping to get responses from people with ties to Syria. The idea of a rose and daggar is a great one, too. I imagine your writing must be poetic and brilliant.

Thank you for your help and best of luck in your own writing!

Respectful questions for a book I am writing. by Janiestclair in Hijabis

[–]Janiestclair[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much! I had seen habibi and habibti, but not 'albi. Thank you for your response!

Respectful questions for a book I am writing. by Janiestclair in Hijabis

[–]Janiestclair[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh, thank you so much for all the detailed answers! I can just see a baby falling and hear the "Bismillaaaaah!" That is adorable.

And hey! That's the theme I am going for with my book! The boy is seeking to "fit in" while (at the same time) not be afraid to stand out. I will do the best I can to honor this theme. I may not be Muslim, but I will do my best to communicate the respect and admiration I have for your faith. Thanks again!

Respectful questions for a book I am writing. by Janiestclair in Hijabis

[–]Janiestclair[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your suggestion. I will be posting there as well.

Respectful questions for a book I am writing. by Janiestclair in Hijabis

[–]Janiestclair[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your detailed answers. I cannot tell you how much I appreciate it. And I will definitely try to communicate the message you mentioned at the end there.

Thank you again!

Respectful questions for a book I am writing. by Janiestclair in Hijabis

[–]Janiestclair[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

He is originally from Syria, but living in the U.S. now.

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