Biography
Shakira Zulaikha
Greetings everyone. I am Shakira Zulaikha, a name bestowed upon me by my lovely parents when I was born into this world. I live in a family of five and I am the eldest of
three siblings.
I have a close relationship with two younger sisters, and we enjoy doing things together such as watching movies and listening to music. My loving and hardworking mother is a dedicated preschool educator and my father is a local celebrity in the Malay entertainment industry, who is passionate in his profession as a singer, songwriter and producer.
I am passionate about writing and I enjoy entertaining people with my stories. Writing helps me express my feelings through the usage of words and imagination. It allows me to be creative and to say whatever I want to say without talking.
I enjoy writing fictional stories about life because I believe I can relate and understand the thoughts and experiences of other people. The idea for my story came to me while I was watching a movie. I asked myself a question, ”What would it be like if I had an abusive and alcoholic father?”
I was then able to write and understand the emotions of a person who had been through such an incident. This really got me inspired to write more and be more expressive in my stories.
Books by Shakira Zulaikha
When Nadya’s father starts to take alcohol, he becomes harsh towards her family. Her family’s joy is touched with sadness and she faces difficulties at home and school. But with her mother and brother’s support, she is able to face her problems.