I write about the things that keep me up at night ~ Maryam Awaisu
Maryam Awaisu just got two books published by Amab Books; The Thing About Compromise, a novel, and Ms.Joana's Rules , a children fiction. Here are 10 answers the writer gave to questions about the books and her self. Enjoy. Thematically, your novels tend to be plotted around cultural specifics; you pick a critical issue then weave stories around it. In Burning Bright , we have ‘a story of a family struggling…in the face of severe emotional challenges…’ through sickle cell anemia challenges. Now in The Thing About Compromise , we have a societal story weaved around another significant aspect of life. Why do you prefer this pattern or approach? I write about the things that keep me up at night, and usually these are societal issues I feel too small to impact. Writing is what I do best, so I create stories that would lead to some positive change, hopefully. Your new novel comes with the major character dissipating palpable emotions as she navigates through