This was a great interview. I can relate to so much as a mother who writes who is becoming a writer who’s also a mother. And I have new book and reading recs. Noha, from what I’ve read of your substack I think your memoir and novel will be fantastic. May Allah help you bring them to fruition.
Leaving the house still feels like a struggle for us some days! It's always a balance between how badly do I need to see the outside world and how much energy do I have to get us there!
Love this. Especially grateful for the honesty about becoming a vegetable after childbirth, which is *very* relatable, and the hope offered by the idea that when my kids are a little older maybe I, too, will sleep again and get to be more creative! <3 <3
Learned so much in this interview from one of my favorite writers Noha, who writes prolifically, consistently and with high quality. Motherhood absolutely affects the creative process and I love how Noha is real about the timing of it all, her identity as a Muslim woman and how she juggles so much as a Muslim creative.
This was a great interview. I can relate to so much as a mother who writes who is becoming a writer who’s also a mother. And I have new book and reading recs. Noha, from what I’ve read of your substack I think your memoir and novel will be fantastic. May Allah help you bring them to fruition.
I agree! Noha's memoir is going to be wonderful!
What a delight.
Loved this interview. So much wisdom here. Thank you both! ✨
Neha's Substack is so good too!
I just subscribed and look forward to reading!
Thank you, Emily.
yes water is critical to me too…and forests and deserts. i never thought i would ever manage to leave the house before noon when i had my boy!
Leaving the house still feels like a struggle for us some days! It's always a balance between how badly do I need to see the outside world and how much energy do I have to get us there!
Ha! Yes, this!
Love this. Especially grateful for the honesty about becoming a vegetable after childbirth, which is *very* relatable, and the hope offered by the idea that when my kids are a little older maybe I, too, will sleep again and get to be more creative! <3 <3
I'm looking forward to painting again in my old age! Neha's Substack is so good too!
awww, thank you so much, Heidi.
There is hope! One day you'll sleep again, and when you do, you'll find the creativity coming back ❤️
Learned so much in this interview from one of my favorite writers Noha, who writes prolifically, consistently and with high quality. Motherhood absolutely affects the creative process and I love how Noha is real about the timing of it all, her identity as a Muslim woman and how she juggles so much as a Muslim creative.
Thank you so much, Sadia!
Loved this one And as a Muslim writer I related too!!
Neha's Substack is so good too!
Reem! So nice to meet you ❤️
Likewise!!! I'm not so active here, but I.blog at www.ReemFaruqi.com
Or instagram I'm @ReemFaruqi
Ooh I do lurk on insta! Off to follow
Thanks! What is your instagram profile? Taking a little break on there atm