I knew I would survive if I lived under my parents’ roof until I was married, however, deep down I knew I wouldn’t thrive. I wanted the same experiences my friends were having. It wasn’t just about the alcohol and drugs, although there was plenty of them around and they were mostly good fun. It was about first times, first partners, first shared house, first cooked meal at home, first electricity bill, first bitching session about our flatmate who left the kitchen a mess.Choices of Maha Sidaoui

Maha has been writing for over thirty years. First it was letters, then lyrics and later stories. Maha has a love for words and writes stories to search her childhood and early years for whatever it was that made her the person and writer that she has become. The first chapter of her manuscript, One Arabian Girl, was shortlisted for the Deborah Cass Prize. She is currently working on her second big story that has everything to do with family, facing up to big truths and Salman Rushdie.

You can find Maha on Twitter. Acknowledgements:

Memoria is written,  produced, edited and presented by Nat V.

Maha Sidaoui's short story, Choices is written and performed by Maha. The story is edited by Nat V.

Music in this episode is by Blue Dot Sessions,   "Sage the Hunter" and "Chapel Donder".

Illustrations by Peta Manning. Her book, See Me Doodle, is out now.

 

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<h3>Choices of Maha Sidaoui</h3>
<p>Maha has been writing for over thirty years. First it was letters, then lyrics and later stories. Maha has a love for words and writes stories to search her childhood and early years for whatever it was that made her the person and writer that she has become. The first chapter of her manuscript, One Arabian Girl, was shortlisted for the <a href="https://deborahzcass.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Deborah Cass Prize</a>. She is currently working on her second big story that has everything to do with family, facing up to big truths and Salman Rushdie.</p>
<p><em>You can find Maha on&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/mimaha" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a>.&nbsp;</em></p>
<h4>Acknowledgements:</h4>
<p>Memoria is written, &nbsp;produced, edited and presented by <a href="http://natalievella.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nat V</a>.</p>
<p>Maha Sidaoui's short story, <em>Choices</em> is written and performed by Maha. The story is edited by <a href="http://www.memoriapodcast.com/about/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nat V</a>.</p>
<p>Music in this episode is by <a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Blue_Dot_Sessions/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Blue Dot Sessions</a>, &nbsp;&nbsp;"Sage the Hunter" and "Chapel Donder".</p>
<p>Illustrations by Peta Manning. Her book, <a href="http://www.blurb.com/b/7781362-see-me-doodle" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">See Me Doodle</a>, is out now.</p>
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Inspired by flash fiction and the narrative non-fiction form, Memoria is a show which explores slices of life; moments in time that have transformed people and shaped who they have become. Whether it was the moment leaving a destructive relationship or the joy of discovering the taste of Wizz Fizz sugar packets, these 400-word snapshots will be adapted into audio stories with actors, music, and sound.

Hosted by Nat V with illustrations by Peta Manning.

Memoria is a podcast about memories. Stories about the moments that shape us and how memories change over time.

Memoria

Memoria is a literature podcast. Flash memoir, submitted by writers, is adapted into audio stories using sound effects and music to immerse listeners.  Stories are about the moments that shape us; moments in time that have transformed who we are. Inspired by flash fiction and the narrative non-fiction form.

Whether it is the moment you leave a destructive relationship or the joy of discovering the taste of Wizz Fizz, these snapshots are adapted into audio stories with actors, music, and sound effects. Hosted by Natalie Vella and featuring illustrations by Peta Manning with guest actors, writers and producers.

<p>Memoria is a literature podcast. Flash memoir, submitted by writers, is adapted into audio stories using sound effects and music to immerse listeners.&nbsp; Stories are about the moments that shape us; moments in time that have transformed who we are. Inspired by flash fiction and the narrative non-fiction form.</p>
<p>Whether it is the moment you leave a destructive relationship or the joy of discovering the taste of Wizz Fizz, these snapshots are adapted into audio stories with actors, music, and sound effects. Hosted by <a href="http://natalievella.com/">Natalie Vella</a> and featuring illustrations by Peta Manning with guest actors, writers and producers.</p>