kalidah

City: Carthage
State: MO
Country: USA

User Bio:
I'm Kalidah, age 14. My first young adult novel was published last spring, and I am currently writing an adult novel. I have also published six books of poetry, and numerous essays and critical works. My favorite poet is Edna St. Vincent Millay, and my favorite prose authors are Pearl S. Buck and Jessamyn West. I dislike being categorized or accused by people who don't understand my beliefs, but on the whole, it is fairly difficult to offend me; I like hearing all viewpoints as long as people are respectful. My hobbies include playing the piano and ukulele, learning languages, and studying Thai history. I converted to Islam last year; I am passionate about working for peace in the Middle East and ending the "war on terrorism". I don't think it is ever right to kill innocent people. I am long-winded, very opinionated/emotional/intense...and often found to be offensive. Wonder why? :)