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October 2009:

 

The Years of Silence is still a bestseller at various bookstores in Egypt. =)

 

The Years of Silence by Marwa Ayad

 

 

The Years of Silence was released on 24 April, 2009 in Egypt; check out this page for an updated list of bookstores where you can get my novel in Cairo and Alexandria (Egypt).

 

If you happen to be outside Egypt, my book isn't available yet on Amazon. You can order my book NOW from BookSpotOnline using this link: http://bookspotonline.com/middle.php?file=bookdetails&bookid=43933; or email: bookspot@bookspotonline.com

 

 

Also, feel free to email me if there are any problems or inquiries.

 

 

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Testimonials/Reviews:

 

 

The exotic detail of Egypt truly brings the reader right into the homes located thousands of miles away. A story well worth reading. -- Coffee Time Romance (Read the full review here)

 

THE YEARS OF SILENCE captivates you from the start with its tragic loss and history of violence. Author Marwa Ayad’s writing is beautiful and her voice is so stunningly real I was certain I was reading the excerpts of a painfully recorded diary. She is a promising new author that writes with humility and honor. I highly recommend this novel to readers of all genres, and for any ages. -- Long and Short Reviews *5 out of 5 book rating* (Read the full review here)

 

A poignant and moving debut book. I love Marwa's voice, the novel is so beautifully told. -- Kim Michele Richardson, author of The Unbreakable Child

 

The Years of Silence is contemporary romance at its best... -- Thomma Lyn Grindstaff, author of Mirror Blue

 

This is writing at its very best. This is definitely a romance book everyone, whether male or female, should pick up and read. It would be quite reasonable to say that Marwa Ayad is Egypt’s Danielle Steele. -- Amr Shehata, author of The Lord of Delusion

 

A queen when it comes to contemporary fiction. Wow! -- Rasha Adel, Egyptian poet and writer

 

Straight from her debut novel, this novelist, born and raised in Egypt, has created a bestseller with THE YEARS OF SILENCE.... It's definitely a book well worth reading. -- Identity Magazine

 

They say when you can't tell if a story is fact or fiction, the author's done a good job. This is a beautiful story-it's well written. I have not read any Arab fiction/non-fiction before--so it was a learning experience for me. I was touched and my eyes were opened. I would definitely read more books from this author. Thanks for your work.-- Danielle Thorne, American poet and writer

 

***Read more about The Years of Silence here.

 

Stay tuned for updates on coming book signings (in Cairo and Alexandria), reviews and discussions. My website is regularly updated, so check again often. :)

 

 

About the Author:

 

 

Marwa Ayad, born and raised in Egypt, is in her late twenties, and holds a bachelor’s degree in pharmacy. She has been writing since the age of ten. She reads a lot, likes to travel, and has many stories yet to tell. She loves writing romance, poetry, and women’s fiction. She enjoys coffee and solitude (especially when writing). Her favorite authors include: Jane Austen, Nicholas Sparks, Anita Shreve, Leo Tolstoy, Edith Wharton, Marian Keyes...


She currently works for an international consulting firm. Marwa is the FIRST FEMALE Egyptian novelist, born and raised in Egypt, to write an English-language novel. She is currently working on her second novel (women's fiction) which she hopes to publish in 2010.

 

 

 

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