Hello Friends and Fans,
What an exciting few weeks these have been. Thanks to all those who participated and helped get Saffron Dreams in the top 20 Amazon bestseller in Romance - Contemporary (at #16), and top 50 Amazon best
seller in Literature & Fiction - Literary (#46, stiff competition
there).
Nonetheless, we are all very thrilled. Sales are still going strong so keep on getting the word out there and if you haven't, get your copy of Saffron Dreams today.
sightings in march
Blog Tour for Saffron Dreams Begins on March 2
I will be making stops at the book blogs below in the month of March to celebrate Women's History Month. The schedule is below. Please participate by visiting, posting comments, and spreading the word. Some blogs will also carry prizes and giveaways.
March 2 - The Plot
March 3- The Plot
March 4- BlogCritics
March 5 - Home Sweet Home
March 6 - The Book Connection
March 9 - As the Pages Turn
March 10 - RebeccasReads Author Spotlight
March 11 - The Book Stacks
March 12 - RebeccasReads Reviews Saffron Dreams
March 13 - Reader Views Reviews Saffron Dreams
March 16 - Literari Safari
March 17 - The Writers Life
March 18 - The Writers Life
March 20 - Paperback Writer
March 20 - The Book Rack
March 22 - Marta's Meanderings
March 23 - Marta's Meanderings
March 24 - Marta's Meanderings
March 26 - The Book Czar
March 27 - The Book Tiger
March 27 - Fiction Scribe
Other upcoming events
Upcoming Bookreadings in Austin
March 26, 2009
Book Reading and Signing at Barnes & Noble Booksellers Arboretum
10000 Research Blvd #158, Austin, TX 78759 | Map
7:00 P.M.
March 28, 2009
Book Reading and Signing at Bookwoman
5501 N Lamar Blvd # A105, Austin, TX 78751 | Map
7:00 P.M.
April 05, 2009
Book Club Meeting with NETIP
La Madeleine, 3418 N. Lamar, Austin, TX | Map
3:00-5:00 P.M.
IN THE NEWS
Library Journal Hails Saffron Dreams
I received a raving review from Library Journal in February for Saffron Dreams:
"This debut novel deals with more than just survival in the aftermath of 9/11, also examining the nature of motherhood by juxtaposing Arissa's supportive mother-in-law and less than maternal mother. Like Abdullah's story collection, Beyond the Cayenne Wall, this work provides a remarkable, inevitably hopeful glimpse into the daily life of Muslim woman living in America. Highly recommended." Read full review online.
—Faye A. Chadwell, Library Journal
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Interview by Inside Scoop Live!
In February, I spoke to Juanita Watson aboutabout the joys and perils of publishing Saffron Dreams. Listen now.
Reader Views Interview
Tyler R. Tichelaar of Reader Views interviewed me in January. Among other things, we discussed the inspiration and driving force behind Saffron Dreams and what it means to be a Muslim-American writer in the US. Read the interview.
Huffington Post Blogs about Saffron Dreams
A great plug from Naazish YarKhan in Huffington Post.
"'I looked on as day after day the media tried, sentenced, and hung my faith,' writes Shaila Abdullah in her brand new book, Saffron Dreams, being released online today. 'I witnessed the lynching of a religion and race again and again. What proof did I have of the innocence of the rest of us?' I couldn't have expressed it better myself ! As Muslims, we've watched helplessly as all things Muslim and Islam have come under fire. " Read more
Gifts and Giveaways
Goodreads Giveaway
There is still time to register to win free autographed copies of Saffron Dreams on Goodreads. Two copies are available and over 430 friends are currently vying for it. Don't miss out. The giveaway drawing will be held on March 15. Register today.
A Taste of Saffron is still Available
 For those who purchased Saffron Dreams after the launch and are wondering how to get their hands on the cookbook that was part of the giveaway, there is hope. As you know, A Taste of Saffron contains recipes of dishes mentioned in my novel. To get the cookbook, simply send me an email with your favorite quote or scene from Saffron Dreams and I will send you the e-book absolutely free.
Book Information
Watch a Book Video of Saffron Dreams
Thanks again for your support,
Shaila Abdullah |
