Category Archives: Writing

Dhul-Hijjah 1443 Book Club Recap

Posted on July 13, 2022 by Papatia

Assalamu aleikum, You can read the full post here: https://www.fofkys.com/post/dhul-qadah-1443-book-club-recap . Updates on last month’s bookclub and reviews: https://www.fofkys.com/post/book-lovers-a-review It’s also time for the book awards. Cast your votes here. Thank you for reading. Masalam,

Posted in Awards, book club, History, Islamic Books, Reading, Writing | Tagged , | 1 Comment

DKP’s Ramadan Book Fairs

Posted on April 17, 2022 by Papatia

Assalamu aleikum dear bloggers and readers, We had a couple bookfairs during the Blessed month. Please check them out below. Link to view the videos: youtu.be/mdy8SbkH-tU https://youtu.be/fjpicuZnrFE Thank you for watching, Papatya*

Posted in Book Festival, Reading, Writing | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

2021/1442 Second Annual Fofky’s Book Club Reader Choice Award

Posted on August 1, 2021 by Papatia

Assalamu aleikum! Peace be upon you! Voting has started. Read original post and vote here. Check out the nominees and shortlisted below. Don’t forget to cast your vote here. Thank you! Papatya*

Posted in Awards, book club, Fofky's, Writing | Tagged , | Leave a comment

DKP’s 2nd ANNUAL VIRTUAL BOOK FESTIVAL & BOOK FAIR — DHUL HIJJAH 1442 (SUMMER 2021)

Posted on July 17, 2021 by Papatia

Direct Link: https://youtu.be/ItpHEFfjiG8

Posted in Book Festival, Writing | Tagged | Leave a comment

New Releases

Posted on August 19, 2020 by Papatia

Assalamu aleikum! Happy New Muslim Year! Happy 1442 AH whether you’re starting today, tomorrow or the next day! May Allah shower us with His blessings for the benefits of this life and the next, aameen <3! Read more here.   Read … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Living, Reading, Writing | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

DKP’s VIRTUAL BOOK FESTIVAL & BOOK FAIR — DHUL HIJJAH 1441 (SUMMER 2020)

Posted on July 25, 2020 by Papatia

بِسْمِ ٱللَّٰهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ Please read here. Thank you, Papatya*

Posted in book club, Book Festival, Reading, Writing | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Book Review: The Library Clerk’s e-Shop by Papatia Feauxzar

Posted on July 10, 2020 by Papatia

Originally posted on Lydia's Bookshelf:
THE LIBRARY CLERK’S E-SHOPby Papatia Feauxzar Kindle: https://amzn.to/3gPCxNZPaperback: https://amzn.to/2W1ooVVGoodreads: https://bit.ly/2ZeHJoz Qari D. Fofana–– known as “Kerry” by her American friends, is a twenty-three-year-old Ivorian girl living in the United States. Dallas, to be precise.…

Posted in Reviews, Writing | Tagged , | Leave a comment

A Review of Some Picture Books About the Quran

Posted on June 18, 2020 by Papatia

Originally posted on A Ducktrinor Mom:
Assalamu aleikum! 1. My First Quran Book & Coloring Book by Shereen Sharief Summary: Often children memorise Surah after Surah of the Quran without knowing even it’s simple meanings and we as parents find…

Posted in Children's Literature, Family, Homeschooling Activities, Reading, Writing | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

2021/1442 Second Annual Fofky’s Book Club Reader Choice Award

Posted on June 8, 2020 by Papatia

Assalamu aleikum! Read here. We also have a new category for 2021/1442! *You read the date right. No awards will take place in 2020* Best Eclectic Book (For Best Non-Muslim Book Read. Fyi, it can’t be a book supporting or … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards, book club, Muslim Fiction, Reading, Writing | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

PRESS RELEASE : THE LIBRARY CLERK’S E-SHOP BY PAPATIA FEAUXZAR

Posted on June 1, 2020 by Papatia

I seek refuge in Allah from the Devil. In the name of Allah. The Beneficial, The Merciful. Assalamu aleikum waramatulahi wabarakatuhu. The Library Clerk’s e-Shop is available in the three languages mentioned on Djarabi Kitabs Publishing‘s e-Store , Amazon in e-book and paperback formats, and Fofky’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Muslim Fiction, Reading, Uncategorized, Writing | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

5 Ways To Still Pull Off Your Book Launch

Posted on March 18, 2020 by Papatia

Assalamu aleikum! Read the full post here on the Fofky’s Blog. Thanks for reading, Papatya*

Posted in book club, Reading, Writing | Leave a comment

“Even in the Breaks” by Hend Hegazi — A Review

Posted on February 3, 2020 by Papatia

Assalamu aleikum, Please check out an upcoming release by Author Hend Hegazi insha’Allah. Read the review here on Fofky’s Blog. Visit the author here. Even in the Breaks launches on Feb 16th, 2020 insha’Allah. You can attend the free Facebook … Continue reading →

Posted in book club, Muslim Fiction, Writing | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

How Long Should Your Story Be?

Posted on November 21, 2019 by Papatia

Assalamu aleikum! When you set out to write what came to you, how long should it be? The answer is, it depends. Alhamdullilah, I have written : One stand alone flash fiction story and two collection of flash fiction stories. They … Continue reading →

Posted in Writing | Tagged , , | 2 Comments

The Library Clerk’s e-Shop

Posted on October 12, 2019 by Papatia

Assalamu aleikum! ^_^ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07ZMGTQKR How is it like for a Black immigrant Muslim woman to navigate life in the US while trying to stay legal? In The Library Clerk’s e-Shop, you get an idea. The Library Clerk’s e-Shop is set … Continue reading →

Posted in Muslim Fiction, Writing | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Safar 1441 / October 2019’s Book Club Pick — Unlikely Friends by Sahar Abdulaziz

Posted on October 1, 2019 by Papatia

Assalamu aleikum! Read it at Fofky’s Blog here. Thanks,

Posted in book club, Reading, Writing | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Dhul-Qadah 1440 / July 2019’s Book Club Pick — Love from A to Z by S.K.Ali

Posted on July 15, 2019 by Papatia

Originally posted on A Ducktrinor Mom:
Read the transcript here.

Posted in Fofky's, Reading, Writing | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Interviews, Writing | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments

PRESS RELEASE : “WHAT AM I? BOOK 2” BY ASIILA IMANI & PAPATIA FEAUXZAR

Posted on June 3, 2019 by Papatia

A MUSLIM PICTURE BOOK DEDICATED TO MULTI-ETHNICITY CHILDREN AROUND THE WORLD DALLAS, TX — June 1st, 2019. DJARABI KITABS PUBLISHING has officially released What Am I ? Book 2 by African American Muslim Author Asiila Imani and Ivorian American Muslim Author Papatia … Continue reading →

Posted in Children's Literature, Writing | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment

“Woke and Loud” is out!

Posted on May 11, 2019 by Papatia

Assalamu aleikum! Alhamdullilah, three of my ❤️ felt poems are included in WOKE & LOUD: A Faith-Based Medley of Muslim Poetry & Spoken Word. Edited by Laila Hasib, Woke and Loud is a kaleidoscope of visions, beliefs, voices, emotions and … Continue reading →

Posted in Writing | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Some Ramadan and Eid Books Recommendations

Posted on April 30, 2019 by Papatia

Assalamu aleikum! These books are available on Amazon and/or at https://www.djarabikitabs.com/bookstore . Thank you! Papatya*

Posted in Reading, Writing | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments