Category Archives: Interviews

Choosing Islam – A Story of Courage and Trust — An Interview with the Author

Posted on April 9, 2022 by Papatia

Assalamu everyone! Ramadan Mubarak! Link to read here. Thank you, Papatya*

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This Dallas writer started a publishing house and festival to spotlight Muslim authors

Posted on July 17, 2021 by Papatia

Assalamu aleikum! So this happened alhamdullilah. Read full post here. Thank you for reading. Papatya*

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Author Interview: Know Your Author Series Episode 3 with Papatia Feauxzar

Posted on March 15, 2021 by Papatia

Originally posted on A Day Dreamer's Diary:
.Papatia Feauxzar is the Founder of Djarabi Kitabs Publishing and Fofky’s. An American author, online barista, and publisher of African descent.Feauxzar is also a practicing accountant who holds a master’s degree in…

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In Conversation with Papatia Feauxzar: Author, Barista and Publisher

Posted on December 23, 2020 by Papatia

Originally posted on The Muslim Write:
Papatia Feauxzar is the Founder of Djarabi Kitabs Publishing and Fofky’s. An American author, barista, and publisher of African descent, she lives in Dallas, Texas with her family. Feauxzar is also a practicing accountant…

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The Daevabad Trilogy — An Interview with the Author

Posted on September 5, 2019 by Papatia

Read it here.

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Papatia Feauxzar Quits Corporate America to Become a Writer and Publisher

Posted on June 29, 2019 by Papatia

Papatia Feauxzar is an American author, barista, and publisher of West African descent living in Dallas, Texas with her son and husband. She holds a master’s degree in Accounting with a concentration in Personal Finance. After working as an accountant … Continue reading →

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The Candle and The Flame — An Interview with the Author

Posted on June 24, 2019 by Papatia

Nafiza Azad is an avid reader and reviewer of YA books. Today she is at our bookstore to discuss her debut YA high fantasy novel The Candle and the Flame. To give you a little background on this book, please … Continue reading →

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Muslim Mums in Business – Djarabi Kitabs Publishing and Fofky’s

Posted on November 6, 2018 by Papatia

Originally posted on A Ducktrinor Mom:
My Muslim Mums in Business series focus’s on inspirational Muslim women, who are balancing the art of motherhood along with running businesses. ? Please introduce yourself and your business. I go under the pen name of…

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Interview with Paptia Feauxzar

Posted on April 4, 2018 by Papatia

Originally posted on The Imperfect Muslimah:
I was lucky enough to get a chance to ask publisher and author Papatia Feauxzar all the questions my curious little mind could come up with and I took full advantage of the opportunity.…

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Interview With Writer And Blogger Papatia Feauxzar!

Posted on March 31, 2018 by Papatia

Originally posted on The Lazy Girl Edition:
I wanted to interview an author who’s not just famous but is also an inspiration. She’s a true symbol of hardwork and determination. She’s none other than Papatia Feauxzar. Papatia is an accountant…

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Author Spotlight: Papatia Feauxzar & Fofky’s Online Book and Coffee/Tea Shop

Posted on March 25, 2018 by Papatia

    Fofky’s Online Book and Coffee/Tea Shop Have you heard of Fofky’s Online Book and Coffee/Tea shop with a great selection of Muslim Fiction for adults and children? If you haven’t, don’t worry I’m here to put you on! Last … Continue reading →

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Dukyarian Rectangle – An Interview With the Author

Posted on March 18, 2018 by Papatia

  Hayati Magazine: Today, we have a very special guest; Author Babs Soares. Soares is a former high-ranking government official. He also has an extensive international experience, having worked in an international organization for approximately twenty years. As a professor … Continue reading →

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Interview with Author M.K. Johnston of ‘Halal Comfort Food’ and the GiveAway

Posted on August 22, 2017 by Papatia

Originally posted on From World's Kitchen:
Hello people, I hope you are all good and healthy . Today we have a special guest on our Food Blog, and the post is not a normal recipe post. We are doing…

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Author Interview: Zainab Jones

Posted on August 21, 2017 by Papatia

Originally posted on Ponies and Pizza:
Six years ago I wanted to teach my first child about Allah. I didn’t know where to begin. I’m sure a lot of you out there have faced similar challenges. There’s a huge gap…

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Susan Jones (Author Interview) – Mommy Who Is Allah?

Posted on August 15, 2017 by Papatia

Originally posted on Be Flawless Muslims 🙂:
As-salamu-alaikum pretty people! Hope you all are doing well! I’m here with a special post today, the very first time on my blog.. an author interview. … ta da.. ! And the author is…

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Author Spotlight: Shoohada Khanom

Posted on July 29, 2017 by Papatia

Originally posted on Fabulously Liberated:
Shoohada Khanom had four books released recently. I was honoured to read three of them and had the privilege to interview her so we can all get to know her a little better. For those…

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Tried & Tested – An Interview With The Author Umm Juwayriyah

Posted on March 31, 2017 by Papatia

Papatia Feauxzar: Assalamu aleikum Umm Juwayriyah. Welcome to Hayati Magazine. Please tell us a little bit about yourself. Umm Juwayriyah: Wa alykum as salam wa rahmatullah. Umm Juwayriyah (Maryam A.Sullivan) is a native of Springfield, Massachusetts and is a second … Continue reading →

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An Interview with Melati Lum

Posted on March 20, 2016 by Papatia

Papatia Feauxzar: Melati, Assalamu aleikum. Welcome to Hayati Magazine. Please tell us something we don’t know about you.   Melati Lum: Wa aleikum salam! I’m a mum and former criminal prosecutor of serious crimes. In my past I’ve worked for … Continue reading →

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Interview with writer and blogger Papatia Feauxzar

Posted on March 9, 2016 by Papatia

Originally posted on A Ducktrinor Mom:
As part of this month’s theme, I wanted to interview someone who could tell us their struggle on the path of attaining a goal they had. Last month, we spoke about hobbies; our hobbies…

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Jasmine Falling – An Interview with Shereen Malherbe

Posted on February 18, 2016 by Papatia

Papatia Feauxzar: Assalamu aleikum Shereen. Welcome to Hayati Magazine. Please tell us a little bit about yourself.   Shereen Malherbe: Shereen Malherbe is a writer, author & speaker who spends her time in the U.K and the United Arab Emirates. … Continue reading →

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