Dr. Samina Najmah

                                                                                                                FAQ and Author's Answers

Q. Where did you get the idea for this book?
A. I am full of ideas for stories- peoples’ situations around me and movies I watch.

Q. What traits and other tidbits do you share with your main character?
A. Libiya has a real wholesome overcast, hence her name meaning pure.  She doesn’t get into drinking, drugs, or cursing; or jealousy, revenge, or lies; she is easy going and reserve. 

Q. Did any of your inspirations for this book originate in your real life experiences?
A. Yes and No- some instances I took from my life; however, my life is too boring to write about!  The characters and events are commercialized for “Hollywood” to give it more oomph.  Like anyone, I fell in love at a young age, really wanted it, It did not work, and like most of us I had to move on.  It’s life and life is grand!  I’m married to a great guy and have two amazing children- I got my happily ever after… So you’ll have to read to see if Libiya’s fortunate to get hers.

Q. What made you self publish?
A. I know not one agent; and traditional publishers take no unsolicited material.  Plus, it’s a longer process.

Q. Are there any specific authors whose writing styles or subject matters inspired your book?
A. Sharaka Cannon, Nickolas Sparks, Gina Prince-Bythewood, Stephanie Meyer

Q. Who are your favorite authors?
A. Shakara Cannon, Nickolas Sparks, Steven King, Alex Hayes, Terry McMillan, Zora Neale Hurston

Q. What are your 5 favorite books of all time?
A. How to Eat to Live by Elijah Muhammad, Message to the Black Man by Elijah Muhammad, This Can’t Be Life by Shakara Cannon, the Notebook by Nickolas Sparks, Any Thesaurus,

Q. Is there a book you love to reread?
A. The Conversation by Hill Harper

Q. Do you have one sentence of advice for new writers?
A. Pace yourself to counter feeling overwhelmed; outline, draft, and take one day at a time.

Q. What comment do you hear most often from your readers?
A. Are you going to write any more novels

Q. Do you have another project in the works? If so, what is it?
A. Yes, it's another two story sequel, and another special project that I'll reveal a bit later.

AUTHOR REVEALED- About Samina Najmah

Q. What is your birthdate?
A. 2/11

Q. Previous occupations
A. Licensed Counselor

Q. Favorite job
A. Writing

Q. High school and/or college
A. Texas Southern University

Q. Name of your favorite composer or music artist?
A. the one and only King of Pop, Michael J. Jackson

Q. Favorite movie
A. Imitation of Life

Q. Favorite television show
A. Private Practice

Q. How would you describe your life in only 10 words?
A. Worth all that I am, have, and don’t have.

Q. What is your motto or maxim?
A. Stinky feet or dirty socks, it’s always something- embrace with optimism. ©®™

Q. How would you describe perfect happiness?
A. Traveling with no restrictions; and raising successful and humble children.

Q. What’s your greatest fear?
A. Public Speaking

Q. If you could be anywhere in the world right now, where would you choose to be?
A. In a safe, no warzone Egypt

Q. Which living person do you most admire?
A. My mother

Q. What are your most overused words or phrases?
A. "That’s funny" and "Good Lawd"

Q. What do you regret most?
A. Being responsible in college

Q. If you could acquire any talent, what would it be?
A. Acting

Q. What is your greatest achievement?
A. My children.

Q. What’s your greatest flaw?
A. Stubbornness

Q. What’s your best quality?
A. Being altruistic

Q. If you could be any person or thing, who or what would it be?
A. I’m happy with being myself

Q. What trait is most noticeable about you?
A. My big Asian eyes

Q. What is your biggest pet peeve?
A. Inconsistency in people’s word

Q. What is your favorite occupation, when you’re not writing?
A. Administering assessments

Q. What’s your fantasy profession?
A. Physicist

Q. What 3 personal qualities are most important to you?
A. Honesty, Genuineness, and Self-motivation

Q. If you could eat only one thing for the rest of your days, what would it be?
A. Nachos