My Mind in Words

About the Book

My Mind in Words describes exactly what is contained in this book – my mind in words. It is a collection of works that I’ve written over the course of my life. What these pieces all have in common is that they are all writings that chronicle my life by highlighting important experiences and thoughts. Not all pieces are nonfiction, as fiction is just as important as reality. They’re all a byproduct of my observations: my musings, introspection, and plain ol’ daydreaming. Each piece invokes different emotions and memories. Ranging from a hard-learned lesson from breaking my mother’s precious vase to a fictional story about a boy whose lost hope gets reinvigorated by a time machine, there is bound to be something relatable to anyone. The purpose of this book is to sketch my life and the rollercoaster of moments I have been through which make me who I am today.

About the Author

Raya Iqbal is an amateur writer who spends most of her free time writing, shopping, listening to music, watching movies, and surfing – the internet that is! She is currently seventeen years old and is passionate in putting her thoughts to paper. Raya hopes that her book will be relatable to people or that it will inspire people to write about their own lives. However, her love for writing is not boundless, as she has a certain dislike for school reports! Raya’s mission is to help out other people as much as possible, a goal which has stemmed from a few brushes from kind individuals. She realizes that everyone has their own story to tell, and feels lucky that she has had the opportunity to share hers. She is now living in Northern Virginia with her mom, dad, big sister, and her fat cat. Raya thanks you for reading her book.