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That Rom Com PodBitter & Sweet (with Amal Awad)Subscribe to our Substack for full, linked shownotes: https://thatromcompod.substack.com/Guest: @amalmdawad or her website If you’d like to make a donation, Amal recommends the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund or Medecins Sans Frontieres. Courting Samira, Amal Awad (2011)This is How You Get Better, Amal Awad (2015)The Things We See in the Light, Amal Awad (2021)Our conversation with Saman Shad (who released her new novel The Sex Lives of Married Women earlier this year):https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/set-ups-with-saman-shad/id1703734806?i=1000...
2025-08-051h 10
Pittman and Friends PodcastBehind the Badge with Chief Amal Awad In this revealing conversation with County Executive Steuart Pittman, Chief Awad opens up about the extraordinary path that led her to law enforcement leadership.At just nine years old, following her father's departure, Awad became a co-parent to her six siblings, navigating life in economically challenged neighborhoods while watching her mother struggle to provide. This firsthand experience with adversity shaped her understanding of community needs and cultivated leadership skills that would define her career. Two high school teachers recognized her potential, investing in her development and igniting a passion for public service that eventually led her to a...
2025-05-1336 min
Beyond the Shelves: A Podcast from the Des Moines Public LibraryBeyond the Shelves: Summer Reading PreviewOn the newest episode of Beyond the Shelves, Jes and Sarah chat about this summer's biggest releases and the books they're most excited about. As you might have guessed, they are not necessarily the same thing! Plus, find out which host is a vampire girlie and which is a werewolf girlie. What They're Reading Promise Me Sunshine, by Cara Bastone Deep Cuts, by Holly Brickly Audition, by Katie Kitamura Bunny, by Mona Awad The Shots You Take, by Rachel Reid Everyone Who Is Gone Is Here, by Jonathan Blitzer To Be Read Great Big...
2025-05-131h 01
Lit Vibes OnlyEp. 19: Lit Recs: Muslim American Heritage MonthJoin Amanda and Kelsey as they explore Muslim American Heritage Month through a series of inspiring book recommendations. They delve into the rich cultural narratives produced by Muslim American authors. Tune in to discover books like 'All My Rage' by Sabaa Tahir, 'This Woven Kingdom' by Tahira Mafi, and more. Don’t forget to comment and let us know your recommendations for Muslim American authors and stories!00:00 Welcome and Social Media Plugs01:20 Chit Chat w/ Amanda & Kelsey10:29 January Lit Recs: Celebrating Muslim American Heritage Month18:14 'Courting Samira' by Am...
2025-01-1239 min
Sex in Space#85 - Amal Awad / Beyond veiled clichés (her book title!)On this episode of the podcast, we were lucky enough to be joined by Amal Awad. Amal is a writer, director and performer, and as a journalist has contributed to publications including The Guardian, The Sydney Morning Herald, ELLE and Frankie. She’s produced and presented for ABC Radio National, and is the author of eight books, both fiction and non-fiction. Together, Amal and Jane had a conversation about the complexity of the experience of wearing a veil, and the personal and societal pressures that play into this. They spoke about modesty and the policing women’s bodi...
2024-11-1250 min
GSA on AgingGSA Interest Group Podcast: Understanding Person-Centered Care for Older Adults: East Jerusalem [3/6]Understanding Person-Centered Care for Older Adults in Six Developing Countries/Regions: Caring for Palestinians Living in East Jerusalem [Episode 3]
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The impact of population aging is universally recognized and has been extensively studied in wealthier, developed regions. But we know much less about how aging is experienced by low- and middle-income countries and populations and how these regions are responding to the challenges created by the aging of their populations. The rapid rate of population aging in many developing parts of the world—fueled by falling fertility rates and a shift in the pr...
2024-03-2631 min
Un Lectorat MinoréUn Lectorat Minoré - Épisode 72 avec Assia interne en médecine et bookstagrameuseBonjour à tous-tes, j’accueille Assia interne en médecine et bookstagrameuse. LIVRES CITÉS : Raiders Of The Lost Heart, Jo Segura A Tempest Of Tea, Hafsah Faizal An Education In Malice, S.T. Gibson Courting Samira, Amal Awad Small Words, Caleb Azulmah Nelson LA RECOMMANDATION D’ASSIA : Yasmine Djebel @yasminedjebel LE RÉSEAU SOCIAL D’ASSIA : Instagram @intomybookshelf_ MES RÉSEAUX SOCIAUX : Instagram principal : @stellamarie_loves_reading Instagram du podcast : @unlect...
2024-03-2031 min
WordslutsThe First Annual Wordslut’s Choice AwardsHappy New Year, dear readers! The sluts took the liberty of creating their own personal Book Awards: you can listen to them rank everything from their biggest flops to their biggest slays, and more. Digressions include an honest conversation regarding the feelings surrounding new years' resolutions, as well as a brief content warning for an overuse of the word "moist". Stay tuned until the end to hear them respond to their first every email!
Books Discussed:
Women Who Run With the Wolves by Clarissa Pinkola Estes
Nothing...
2024-01-011h 29
Stories Behind the Story with Better ReadingStories Behind the Story: Amal Awad on the experience of migrant womenAmal Awad talks to Cheryl Akle about the experience of migrant women and the importance of cultural identity. Her latest novel, Bitter and Sweet, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-12-0733 minStories Behind the Story with Better ReadingStories Behind the Story: Amal Awad on the experience of migrant womenAmal Awad talks to Cheryl Akle about the experience of migrant women and the importance of cultural identity. Her latest novel, Bitter and Sweet, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-12-0733 min
Grab A Full Audiobook That Is Simply Captivating.Courting Samira: A Novel by Amal AwadPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/663146to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Courting Samira: A Novel
Author: Amal Awad
Narrator: Randa Sayed
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 9 hours 35 minutes
Release date: November 7, 2023
Genres: Religious Fiction
Publisher's Summary:
Set in Sydney, Australia, Courting Samira is a charming and frothy romantic comedy about a twenty-seven-year-old Palestinian woman who finds herself in an unexpected love triangle—a sparkling ode to meddling best friends, traditional courtship, The Princess Bride, and, of course, the possibility of love. “Come for the drool-worthy mentions of kanafeh and baklava; stay for the wit and relatable family politics. A must-read for anyo...
2023-11-079h 35Feel: This Soul-Stirring Full Audiobook For Book-Lovers.Courting Samira: A Novel by Amal AwadPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/663146to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Courting Samira: A Novel
Author: Amal Awad
Narrator: Randa Sayed
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 9 hours 35 minutes
Release date: November 7, 2023
Genres: Rom-Com
Publisher's Summary:
Set in Sydney, Australia, Courting Samira is a charming and frothy romantic comedy about a twenty-seven-year-old Palestinian woman who finds herself in an unexpected love triangle—a sparkling ode to meddling best friends, traditional courtship, The Princess Bride, and, of course, the possibility of love. “Come for the drool-worthy mentions of kanafeh and baklava; stay for the wit and relatable family politics. A must-read for anyone look...
2023-11-079h 35
Access Top-Rated Full Audiobooks in Romance, Clean & WholesomeCourting Samira: A Novel by Amal AwadPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/663146 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Courting Samira: A Novel Author: Amal Awad Narrator: Randa Sayed Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 35 minutes Release date: November 7, 2023 Genres: Clean & Wholesome Publisher's Summary: Set in Sydney, Australia, Courting Samira is a charming and frothy romantic comedy about a twenty-seven-year-old Palestinian woman who finds herself in an unexpected love triangle—a sparkling ode to meddling best friends, traditional courtship, The Princess Bride, and, of course, the possibility of love. “Come for the drool-worthy mentions of kanafeh and baklava; stay for the wit and relatable family politics. A must-read for...
2023-11-0705 minAccess Top-Rated Full Audiobooks in Romance, Clean & WholesomeCourting Samira: A Novel by Amal AwadPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/663146to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Courting Samira: A Novel
Author: Amal Awad
Narrator: Randa Sayed
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 9 hours 35 minutes
Release date: November 7, 2023
Genres: Clean & Wholesome
Publisher's Summary:
Set in Sydney, Australia, Courting Samira is a charming and frothy romantic comedy about a twenty-seven-year-old Palestinian woman who finds herself in an unexpected love triangle—a sparkling ode to meddling best friends, traditional courtship, The Princess Bride, and, of course, the possibility of love. “Come for the drool-worthy mentions of kanafeh and baklava; stay for the wit and relatable family politics. A must-read for anyo...
2023-11-079h 35Unlock Top Full Audiobooks in Religion & Spirituality, Religious FictionCourting Samira: A Novel by Amal AwadPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/663146to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Courting Samira: A Novel
Author: Amal Awad
Narrator: Randa Sayed
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 9 hours 35 minutes
Release date: November 7, 2023
Genres: Religious Fiction
Publisher's Summary:
Set in Sydney, Australia, Courting Samira is a charming and frothy romantic comedy about a twenty-seven-year-old Palestinian woman who finds herself in an unexpected love triangle—a sparkling ode to meddling best friends, traditional courtship, The Princess Bride, and, of course, the possibility of love. “Come for the drool-worthy mentions of kanafeh and baklava; stay for the wit and relatable family politics. A must-read for anyo...
2023-11-079h 35
Discover Top Full Audiobooks in Romance, Rom-ComCourting Samira: A Novel by Amal AwadPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/663146 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Courting Samira: A Novel Author: Amal Awad Narrator: Randa Sayed Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 35 minutes Release date: November 7, 2023 Genres: Rom-Com Publisher's Summary: Set in Sydney, Australia, Courting Samira is a charming and frothy romantic comedy about a twenty-seven-year-old Palestinian woman who finds herself in an unexpected love triangle—a sparkling ode to meddling best friends, traditional courtship, The Princess Bride, and, of course, the possibility of love. “Come for the drool-worthy mentions of kanafeh and baklava; stay for the wit and relatable family politics. A must-read for anyo...
2023-11-0705 minDiscover Top Full Audiobooks in Romance, Rom-ComCourting Samira: A Novel by Amal AwadPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/663146to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Courting Samira: A Novel
Author: Amal Awad
Narrator: Randa Sayed
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 9 hours 35 minutes
Release date: November 7, 2023
Genres: Rom-Com
Publisher's Summary:
Set in Sydney, Australia, Courting Samira is a charming and frothy romantic comedy about a twenty-seven-year-old Palestinian woman who finds herself in an unexpected love triangle—a sparkling ode to meddling best friends, traditional courtship, The Princess Bride, and, of course, the possibility of love. “Come for the drool-worthy mentions of kanafeh and baklava; stay for the wit and relatable family politics. A must-read for anyone look...
2023-11-079h 35
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2023-11-0600 min
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2023-11-0600 minWordslutsFirst Of All, Zootopia Fanfiction
Welcome to Wordsluts! Kyrie (they/them) and AJ (she/her) discuss their current reads, reading origin stories, and recent five-star books. They chat hydration tactics, queerbaiting, and so much more! This episode discusses many books but does not contain any spoilers beyond basic plot points.
Books We Discussed:
Uprooted by Naomi Novik
Bones and All by Camille DeAngelis
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
The Vampires of El Norte by Isabel Cañas
House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J. Maas
Wi...
2023-10-021h 25
Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.619. Amal Awad and Dan Vee: Bitter and SweetIn this episode we chat about Amal Awad’s new book Bitter & Sweet.
We also chat about the idea that:
⭐️ we are always coming of age,
⭐️ how we continue to lose and find ourselves,
⭐️ carrying the past,
⭐️ getting in your own way,
⭐️ appearance of a good life,
⭐️ liking yourself,
⭐️ what sustains you,
⭐️ food fiction and its cultural weight,
⭐️ the fragility of relationships,
⭐️ the expectations placed in women
⭐️ and are we asking ourselves the wrong questions?
‘The end of a relationship will always make us question how it started.’ 🩷
2023-08-2032 min
Booklist's Shelf CareEpisode 29: Cool People Talking about Cool BooksIn keeping with our annual post-Annual tradition, Susan invited LibraryReads Executive Director Rebecca Vnuk on to participate in a mini Read ‘n’ Rave, in which they shout and generally make positive noises about some forthcoming books that your patrons will want to know about. Then, Audio Editor Heather Booth talks to audiobook narrator Erin Bennett about what the SAG-AFTRA strike means for them. Finally, Adult Books Senior Editor Annie Bostrom chats with Susan about what she’s reading and loving, including her complicated feelings about the Berenstain Bears.
Here's what we talked about:
LibraryReads
Edelweiss & NetGalley
Booklist and LibraryReads Read ‘n’ Rave...
2023-07-3153 min
Make It WorkWhy it is Important to Add Creativity Into Upskilling in the WorkplaceIn the latest Make It Work Podcast episode, Karen and Lachy are joined by Amal Awad, writer, director, performer, and author of a card deck called The Creative's Compass, a navigation tool for creatives. In this episode the topic of discussion is the importance of creativity in the workplace and how to develop this skill in ourselves and in our teams.
2023-06-2931 minMake It WorkWhy it is Important to Add Creativity Into Upskilling in the WorkplaceIn the latest Make It Work Podcast episode, Karen and Lachy are joined by Amal Awad, writer, director, performer, and author of a card deck called The Creative's Compass, a navigation tool for creatives. In this episode the topic of discussion is the importance of creativity in the workplace and how to develop this skill in ourselves and in our teams.
2023-06-2931 min
Livra-te#61 - Se gostaste deste livro, lê esteImaginem uma espécie de discos pedidos, mas com livros. Vocês deram-nos livros de que gostaram e nós recomendámos coisas dentro do mesmo género. Agora se nos dizem que já leram estes todos, vamos ter chatices.
Estamos a brincar!
Será que estamos? 👀
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- The Switch, Beth O’Leary (1:38)
- The House in the Cerulean Sea, TJ Klune (2:01)
- The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake, Aimee Bender (2:23)
- Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore, Robin Sloan (3:10)
- Bringing Down the Duke, Evie Dunmore (3:38)
- Normal People, Sally Rooney (4:12)
- Open Water, Caleb Azumah Nelson (4:35)
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2023-01-2539 min
Write Around the MurrayStorytelling: the essentials - Michelle de Kretser, Keir Wilkins and Amal AwadAuthor and playwright Margaret Hickey, chats with screenwriter Keir Wilkins, novelist Michelle de Kretser, and author, screenwriter and performer Amal Awad, about writing for different mediums. In getting at the heart of what’s essential to story, they discuss commonalities and distinctions, freedoms and constraints, and industry challenges and opportunities, within and between their chosen forms of storytelling.
Recorded: 17/09/22
2022-12-071h 01
Writers Advice PodcastWriters Advice w/ Amal AwadAmal Awad is a 7x published author, TEDX speaker, screenwriter and journalist. On this weeks episode of Writers Advice, Amal shares what it really takes to become a writer, the importance of procrastination, knowing which feedback to take on and which to dismiss and the the importance of the authors love affair with writing and language. To win a copy of Amal's The Things We See In The Light head to oliviahillier.com/podcast and fill out Amal's writing prompt:‘We sat opposite each other and I looked up directly into his eyes, he opened his mouth to speak…'Competition open...
2022-03-1049 min
Ideas at the HouseSoul Searching in a Post-Truth Age | Antidote 2021What does it mean to be a believer? Amal Awad & Sarah Krasnostein moderated by Fenella Kernebone In times of uncertainty, we humans look for answers, and today's seekers have a well-stocked spiritual marketplace at their disposal. From healers to spirit guides to yoni eggs, is the continued appeal of alternative practices pointing to a more fundamental need? - Watch this talk and others at Antidote 2021 on Stream. The new streaming service from the Sydney Opera House. Register for free now and start watching. Follow the Sydney Opera House on: Instagram, Twitter...
2022-01-2359 min
Creative ConfessionalsWhen do you take time out or call it quits?In this episode, writer Amal Awad talks about the importance of understanding when a project or pathway is no longer sustainable, discussing when you might decide to call it quits on something you once thought was a good idea. Also discussed is the importance of knowing when to take a break, as opposed to walking away altogether.
2021-11-1713 min
StoryFestStoryfest 2019 "We're Not Getting Any Younger"They call it the Sandwich Generation. Adult children juggling children of their own, work and ageing parents. In her latest book, journalist Amal Awad reveals society’s discomfort with the stark realities of ageing, disease and death in a culture that celebrates eternal youth. As a GP, Joanna Nell knows only too well what ageing looks like. Drawing on personal experience, these two writers share insights into what we are facing as our parents age, as we age, and how to navigate that path with compassion and humour. Hosted by Pamela Cook.
SHOWNOTES:
Storyfest
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2021-10-0159 minCreative ConfessionalsRejection, feedback loops and when to share your ideasIn this episode, writer Amal Awad talks about why it's useful and important to spend time with your creative projects alone before you share them with others, to avoid depleting your creative energy or getting put off by feedback before you've even begun. She also talks about getting caught in feedback loops, and how to see rejection in more neutral terms.
2021-07-1722 minCreative ConfessionalsThings to consider when writing fiction vs non-fictionIn this episode of Creative Confessionals, writer Amal Awad talks about some of the practical aspects to writing a non-fiction book vs fiction, what to consider in terms of research, scope and subject matter, and how to take care of yourself emotionally when writing a book. Amal breaks down how she approached three major non-fiction works, and how both fiction and non-fiction ultimately draw from similar storytelling elements.
2021-05-3139 minCreative ConfessionalsThe path to publication and the illusion of brillianceIn this episode, writer Amal Awad discusses what to expect in the process of publishing a book, whether it's self-published or with a traditional publishing house. After you've successfully pitched your book, what happens next? From structural edit to final proofs, how do you deliver a book you're happy with? Amal also speaks briefly about perceptions around creative brilliance.
2021-05-0138 minCreative ConfessionalsCreativity as a superpower and having a creative compassIn the first episode of season 2 of Creative Confessionals, writer Amal Awad talks about how creativity is a superpower, and such fulfilment leads us better than quantifiable outcomes or what is generally measured as 'successful'. Amal also offers a brief update on her own creative works since last year, including her new non-fiction book, In My Past Life I Was Cleopatra (Murdoch Books) and her new card deck The Creative's Compass - A navigation tool for creatives.
2021-04-2012 min
Be Less CrapExploring New Age Practices & The World of Woo Woo with Amal AwadWhat would you do in the name of spiritual enlightenment? See a psychic? Channel your inner spirit guide? Try dance therapy? This week I chat with Amal Awad, journalist, author and sceptical believer about the wonderful world of Woo Woo. We discuss the attraction of New Age practices, how not to get suckered in by everything you hear, how 'stuff' is never going to fix our internal suffering and how instead of manifesting we should instead try 'tuning in to what is manifest' for us. Whether you think this kind of stuff is nonsense or you love every crystal healing...
2021-04-1243 min
addLove Podcast#14 Amal AwadOn this episode of the addlove podcast, we are blessed to be joined by Amal Awad. Although Amal has experience in law and journalism this conversation is defined by the depth of the conversation surrounding creativity and how it can literally save our lives. We discuss authenticity and how it can go a long way to liberating us. Be sure to check out Amal's book that was released just this month!You can find Amal's work at: http://amalawad.com/Amal has her own podcast at: https://creativeconfessionals.buzzsprout.com/Amal is contactable o...
2021-02-041h 06
Escape To: This Spellbinding Full Audiobook For Curious Minds.In My Past Life I Was Cleopatra by Amal AwadPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/431515to listen full audiobooks.
Title: In My Past Life I Was Cleopatra
Author: Amal Awad
Narrator: Amal Awad
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 7 hours 55 minutes
Release date: February 1, 2021
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3 of Total 1
Ratings of Narrator: 3 of Total 1
Genres: Lessons in Philosophy
Publisher's Summary:
For as long as humans have existed, we have consulted everything from the stars to stones with symbols on them. Growing up in an Arab Muslim family, Journalist Amal Awad was keenly aware of the unseen forces at play in her life – like superstition, fatalism and magical jinn. From religious de...
2021-02-017h 55
Unlock Into A Ground-Breaking Full Audiobook On The Go.In My Past Life I Was Cleopatra by Amal AwadPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/183245to listen full audiobooks.
Title: In My Past Life I Was Cleopatra
Author: Amal Awad
Narrator: Amal Awad
Format: mp3
Length: 7 hrs and 55 mins
Release date: 02-01-21
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 1 rating
Genres: Channeling
Publisher's Summary:
For as long as humans have existed, we have consulted everything from the stars to stones with symbols on them. Growing up in an Arab Muslim family, journalist Amal Awad was keenly aware of the unseen forces at play in her life - like superstition, fatalism and magical jinn. From religious devotion to New Age love and...
2021-02-017h 55
Tall Tales & TrueAmal Awad – Doorknock DatingGrowing up as a Muslim in Australia, author Amal Awad had some excruciating dating experiences, most with her parents inviting prospective partners and their parents into the living room for awkward chats. Meanwhile, her dreams of hooking up with a celebrity suffered their own setbacks. Then, she decided to take matters into her own hands and leave both doorknock appeal daters and rock god fantasies behind her. This story was first told at The Full Catastrophe, a live storytelling event at Giant Dwarf, Sydney.
2020-12-2517 min
Don’t Miss The Uplifting Full Audiobook Experience!Fridays With My Folks by Amal AwadPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/484299to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Fridays With My Folks
Author: Amal Awad
Narrator: Amal Awad
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 8 hours 46 minutes
Release date: November 19, 2020
Genres: Comedy, Satire & Parody
Publisher's Summary:
Amal Awad's life changed when her father was diagnosed with kidney failure. It was a shock to see the impact it had on him, both physically and mentally, and the way the side effects trickled onto those around him. Work had always made him feel whole and retirement was a challenge. On a mission to help her father and support her mother, Amal began...
2020-11-198h 46Download High-Quality Full Audiobooks in Literature, Comedy, Satire & ParodyFridays With My Folks by Amal AwadPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/484299to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Fridays With My Folks
Author: Amal Awad
Narrator: Amal Awad
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 8 hours 46 minutes
Release date: November 19, 2020
Genres: Comedy, Satire & Parody
Publisher's Summary:
Amal Awad's life changed when her father was diagnosed with kidney failure. It was a shock to see the impact it had on him, both physically and mentally, and the way the side effects trickled onto those around him. Work had always made him feel whole and retirement was a challenge. On a mission to help her father and support her mother, Amal began...
2020-11-198h 46Creative ConfessionalsPitching 101 and creative crossroadsIt's a two-parter this week. In the first part of this episode, writer Amal Awad offers tips for pitching to media and writing book proposals, breaking down her own approach to pitching her book, Beyond Veiled Cliches, which successfully attracted offers from a few publishers. In the second part, she talks about creative crossroads and how to navigate the path ahead when it's forked or just unclear.
2020-10-2630 minCreative ConfessionalsCreative freedom and energy wastageIn today's episode, writer Amal Awad talks about the importance of not squandering your creative talents and urges. Creative freedom is possible, but it requires an honest approach to your pursuits and moving away from the things you think you "should" do but don't really want to. Creativity is an expression of who we are, no matter your professional and personal circumstances.
2020-09-1013 minCreative ConfessionalsCreative blindspots: Procrastination vs avoidanceHave you ever been at work on a project and you hit a wall? You think it's creative block, but really, you've exhausted the idea and you start to procrastinate. But it's not brew time you need - you're actually avoiding your work because you're just not that into the idea. In this episode, Amal Awad talks about creative blindspots, and how to decipher between normal procrastination and avoidance.
2020-08-1914 minCreative ConfessionalsBeware the killers of creative joy & authenticityPerfectionism is a dirty word, but it's not always a bad thing. Just don't let it divert you from the purity of your creative work and the unique imprint you will give to it. In this episode, Amal Awad talks about the importance of creative joy and balance in your creative process, as well as offering tips for staying true to your creative path - and protecting it. Your creativity is an extension of who you are, and it deserves great care, honesty and authenticity.
2020-08-0109 minCreative ConfessionalsCreative outcasts and maintaining the purity of your pathDo you feel like you love your creativity but it doesn't always love you back? In this episode, Amal Awad talks about feeling like a creative outcast, how it's a strength, and the need to be flexible in your creative path.
2020-07-0712 minCreative ConfessionalsAlyssa Kitt: Burlesque, bravery and being your true creative selfAlyssa Kitt is a woman of many talents. In her own words, she states it plainly and clearly: "Fierce. Formidable. The Feminist Fatale." And truer words could not be said. A performer of burlesque, a feminist, a writer, a journalist and purveyor of the naked arts. In this episode of Creative Confessionals, she speaks to Amal Awad about the whys and hows of her creative pursuit, the necessity for her work to have meaning, her openness about living with bipolar, and the transformative power of burlesque.
2020-06-2428 minWrite Around the MurrayInclusion ZoneInclusion Zone was part of the Write Around the Murray program for 2019.
Ben Doherty, Alice Pung, Arnold Zable and Amal Awad discuss racism, identity and belonging in Australia; the need to move beyond tokenism in our embrace of our diversity; and what it means to be a good human.
Recorded: 13/09/2019
Write Around the Murray is an annual literary-based festival held in Albury. It brings together some of Australia’s best authors and storytellers in a welcoming and relaxed environment. The diverse program includes author talks and workshops, art exhibitions, a poetry slam, writing co...
2020-06-031h 12Creative ConfessionalsSulari Gentill: Character communion, creative joy and personal evolutionSulari Gentill is an award-winning author of 14 books, with more on the way. She is best-known for The Rowland Sinclair Mysteries and her meta-fiction crime novel, Crossing the Lines (in the US After She Wrote Him), which won the Ned Kelly Award for Best Crime Fiction in 2018. Here, she speaks with candour about her path to a full-time writing career (she ditched the law like so many writers), as well as going deep on finding joy in the writing process, not just the product, and the interaction between author and her imaginary world and its characters. She also touches o...
2020-05-311h 08Creative ConfessionalsThe art of paying attentionCreativity draws on moments of inspiration, but this begins with the simple act of paying attention. Creative works are observation, and how you see something from your unique perspective. In this episode, writer Amal Awad talks about how the small can grow larger if you are consciously - and unconsciously - taking notes about the world around you.
2020-05-0107 minCreative ConfessionalsYumi Stynes: Pandemic, 'primetime' and bite-sized creativityBeing open-hearted is the artist's job in a lot of ways. So says broadcaster and author Yumi Stynes, who also knows the high cost of this approach. In this episode of Creative Confessionals she speaks candidly to Amal Awad about the highs and lows of the creative path, offering nuggets of wisdom on working on creative tasks (sometimes you need to break it down); on failure and helplessness in the face of it; the importance of exercise and getting support; and curating who gets to influence you and how you work.
2020-04-2131 minCreative ConfessionalsCale Bain: Perspective, creative expression and community in improvImprov theatre can be a mixed bag for some, but for the devotees of the form, it can be more than getting a laugh and creative expression, it can be community and a significant thread to everyday wellbeing. Having studied improv, Amal Awad believes it's a potent form of relief for the isolated creative. In this episode, she speaks to one of the co-founders of Improv Theatre Sydney (ITS), Cale Bain, who is an academic when he's not performing and teaching improv. Cale talks about the transformative power of improv performance and community, as well as the ways in...
2020-04-1120 minCreative ConfessionalsWhen blocks and procrastination are your friendWriter's block - or any kind of creative dead end - can be daunting, and often leads to frustration and procrastination. In this podcast, Amal Awad shares some insights on how both blocks and procrastination can be useful creative processes.
2020-04-0212 minCreative ConfessionalsSuzie Miller: Creative brew time and cultivating craftIn this episode of Creative Confessionals, Amal Awad speaks to award-winning playwright, screenwriter and librettist Suzie Miller, who discusses how she brews ideas, her writing process, and the importance of cultivating your craft. Suzie also talks about how to maintain your passion as a creative in difficult times.
2020-03-3033 minCreative ConfessionalsMaintaining your creativity in a crisisWelcome to my new podcast, Creative Confessionals, which seeks to address the angst and challenges of being a creative. Each episode will navigate a challenging aspect of life as a creative, across different industries, with guest interviews. Amal Awad is a journalist, author, screenwriter and performer.
2020-03-2405 min
No FilterWhen You Realise Your Parents Aren't BulletproofThere is a stage in everyone’s life where you realise your parents are not bulletproof. For some of us that comes when our mum or dad starts forgetting things or when they go through a period of unexpected turmoil. But for many of us, it often comes when a parent suddenly becomes unwell. When journalist, author and screenwriter Amal Awad’s father was diagnosed with kidney failure, she made a surprising decision that changed so much for them and for her. In this episode, she joins Mia Freedman to talk about how, if we...
2020-02-1646 min
Writes4FestivalsStoryfest 2019 "We're Not Getting Any Younger"They call it the Sandwich Generation. Adult children juggling children of their own, work and ageing parents. In her latest book, journalist reveals society’s discomfort with the stark realities of ageing, disease and death in a culture that celebrates eternal youth. As a GP, knows only too well what ageing looks like. Drawing on personal experience, these two writers share insights into what we are facing as our parents age, as we age, and how to navigate that path with compassion and humour. Hosted by .Amal Awad Joanna Nell Pamela CookIf you like this episode of the Wr...
2019-12-1859 min
History Of The Great War223: Middle Eastern Revolts Pt. 3The people of Iraq had risen against British rule, but could they actually succeed?Do you want to chat with other History of the Great War listeners, and yours truly, come hang out in Discord: https://discord.gg/ASbBjaTSupport the podcast on http://patreon.com/historyofthegreatwar where you can get access to special supporter only episodes.For a no strings attached donation: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=2528RCAZG4R3Y&source=urlSources:The 1920 Revolt in Iraq Reconsidered: The Role of Tribes...
2019-10-0927 min
History Of The Great War222: Middle Eastern Revolts Pt. 2The new British Mandate of Mesopotamia would rise in revolt in 1920, hoping to throw off their new British rulers. Do you want to chat with other History of the Great War listeners, and yours truly, come hang out in Discord: https://discord.gg/ASbBjaTSupport the podcast on http://patreon.com/historyofthegreatwar where you can get access to special supporter only episodes.For a no strings attached donation: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=2528RCAZG4R3Y&source=urlSources:The 1920 Revolt in Iraq...
2019-10-0220 min
History Of The Great War221: Middle Eastern Revolts Pt. 1Egypt and Iraq would both find themselves under the control of the British Empire after the war, neither of them were necessarily thrilled with that arrangement.Do you want to chat with other History of the Great War listeners, and yours truly, come hang out in Discord: https://discord.gg/ASbBjaTSupport the podcast on http://patreon.com/historyofthegreatwar where you can get access to special supporter only episodes.For a no strings attached donation: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=2528RCAZG4R3Y&source=url...
2019-09-2523 min
This Is Us AustraliaSe 02 Ep 06 Amal Awad, Inner West Sydney"Everything I do is about unpacking truth ... different kinds of truth ... let's embrace them and understand each other through them". In this episode Sharon interviews Amal Awad, Sydney-based journalist, author and screenwriter. In 2017, Amal’s book Beyond Veiled Clichés: The Real Lives of Arab Women was published by Vintage Penguin Random House. In … Continue reading Se 02 Ep 06 Amal Awad, Inner West Sydney
2018-05-2500 min
Tune In To The Heart-Pounding Full Audiobook Now, Book-Lovers!Beyond Veiled Cliches by Amal AwadPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/225689to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Beyond Veiled Cliches
Author: Amal Awad
Narrator: Amal Awad
Format: mp3
Length: 8 hrs and 41 mins
Release date: 03-15-18
Ratings: 3 out of 5 stars, 1 rating
Genres: Middle East
Publisher's Summary:
2018-03-158h 41Experience A Full Audiobook That Is Simply Edge-Of-Your-Seat.Beyond Veiled Cliches by Amal AwadPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/225689to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Beyond Veiled Cliches
Author: Amal Awad
Narrator: Amal Awad
Format: mp3
Length: 8 hrs and 41 mins
Release date: 03-15-18
Ratings: 3 out of 5 stars, 1 rating
Genres: Middle East
Publisher's Summary:
2018-03-158h 41
Conversations: Archive: 2015-2017A good daughter defines her faith for herselfAmal Awad was her Arab-Australian family's only daughter. As a teenager, so much was 'haram', or forbidden. But later in life, she surprised everyone.
2017-06-2051 min
Israel in TranslationSayed Kashua's farewellSayed Kashua, a Palestinian born and raised in Israel, has a lot to say about the importance of stories and the written word. His latest book to be translated into English is a collection of weekly columns that first appeared in Haaretz newspaper. They’ve been translated by Ralph Mandel into a collection called Native. Host Marcela Sulak reads from the final essay in the collection, in which Kashua contemplates his past as the family prepares to move from Israel to the US.
“Don’t come in,” my daughter shouted angrily when I knocked at her door.
I...
2016-04-2009 min
The Alchemy of TruthAmal Awad: Courting SamiraAmal Awad is an Australian Palestinian Muslim writer. She self published her muslim chiclit novel "Courting Samira". The story of a young Muslim woman finding love in Sydney in the traditional way.
We interview her about the book, the islamic feminine identity, and the difficulties of publishing.
2012-07-0637 min