Nooreen,

I am writing to tell you about my plans and projects as a writer. I’m sure that you will find them interesting and worthy of carrying out.

Today, I would like to write several things. Foremost, is a non-fiction collection of stories about Islam in America today. Preferably I’d like to be one of mnany first-author contributions.

I also want to write a book with my sister Laura about the neurobiology of stress and social environment. Another project Laura is talking about is a collection of stories about our mother.

My ultimate goal as a writer is to explore the commonalities of the human endeavor, what do I share with everyone on the planet? and what can I bring to the global experience?

My most most extravagant dream is to write about the most difficult human interactions. True stories of two people on the opposite side of a barbed wire fence, who fall in love, who use their love to change the world. The events unraveling everyday in front of our eyes but that we hardy stop to notice.

I’ll need all the help you can give!
—Nooreen