Colors of Iran: Images from Iran’s First International Children's Book Festival, Kerman, Iran, March 2005:
Please click here for a photo essay and a related article featured in the Spokesman-Review.

Travel in Uzbekistan:In October and November I traveled to Uzbekistan where I explored the ancient Silk Road by train from Tashkent to Samarqand and Bukhara, the setting of my sequel to Anahita’s Woven Riddle. While there I visited Tashkent International School along with a friend and author Jamila Gavin from the UK.

For images of Rumi's shrine and other photographs taken in the city of Konya, please click here: http://www.pbase.com/dosseman/konya_turkey

Workshops in Qatar:In April I was invited to Doha, Qatar, as a visiting author to teach creative writing workshops at the Qatar Academy, The Learning Center, and the American School.

Journals/Magazines:
Turkish Supriz. Spin Off Magazine. Interweave Press. Loveland, CO. Fall, 1999. A glimpse of carpet weaving and repair in Sultanhani, Turkey.

Weaving Basra – On an artist’s loom, poetry, politics and prayer entwine. Orion, November 2003.

Lend a Hand to Iran Earthquake Victims:

There are many agencies world wide who are sending relief to Bam. Here are a few to which I have contributed. Please join me in helping those in need:

National Iranian-American Council www.niacouncil.org
Mercy Corps www.mercycorps.org
www.iranquakerelief.com
The American Red Cross

Knitters: Please consider sending a blanket to refugees in Afghanistan. Viist afghansforafghans.org for details.

See also on my site: Crafts Corral

Books for Adults and Young Adults:

Anahita's Woven Riddle: Anahita's Woven Riddle is an historical novel that weaves together rich details of 19th century Persian culture, Sufi poetry, romance and adventure to create an enchanting tale of a determined girl and an ancient land on the crest of change. Amulet Books/Harry N. Abrams, Inc.

Daughters of the Desert: Tales from the Christian, Jewish and Muslim Traditions is a ground-breaking collection of short stories about daring yet seldom-heard-of women (many of whom are descendants of Abraham, Sarah and Hagar) whose strengths and faith were central to the formation of these religions from the very start. Travel in Uzbekistan: