Deonna Kelli Sayed

The Monti

Rain, Writing, and Storytelling

A lot has happened over the past few months. Lots of good stuff! August welcomed the release of Faithfully Feminist: Jewish, Christian, and Muslim Feminists on Why We Stay (White Cloud Press). I produced a podcast featuring several Muslim contributors to the anthology. What an honor to hear from women about their journey of faith…

November 9, 2015

deonnakellisayed

Memoir

american muslim identity, american muslim love, American Muslim stories, Bethany Chafin, deonna kelli sayed, Faithfully Feminist, Madiba Brooklyn, memoir, Muslim media, New York City, paranormal obsession: america’s fascination with ghosts, podcasting, RadBrownDads, StoryCorps, storytelling, The Monti, WFDD, Wildacres Retreat, writing residency
A Summer, Some Stories

What a summer! The summer began with my son’s return from the Middle East. He got off that airplane now man-size and full of wit and sarcasm. I’m happy to be a mom again. Having a 13-year-old eight grader keeps me relevant. I now know more than I ever imagined about YouTube and gaming. This season was abundant…

September 18, 2015

deonnakellisayed

Memoir

Aisha Saeed, american muslim, american muslim female writers, american muslim love, deonna kelli sayed, digital storytelling, Faithfully Feminist, storytelling, The Monti, writing residency, Written in the Stars