Hi Nancy! Thanks for the very kind words. The princess and I appreciate it. Let me answer your questions: As far as little Amal, who had such a terrifying and brutish end to her young life, in fact, the Saudi people did get VERY upset and created a big issue in Saudi Arabia. Her father (who raped and murdered her) would never have receive even a trial or any sentence without the reaction of the Saudi citizens. STILL, at last news, the father only received an 8 month prison sentence!!!! So, there are evil people all over the world but when a society decides they are not going to take anymore, changes start to come and I hope that is the case in Saudi Arabia.
As to your second question: I wish to goodness we could take credit for the changes that are slowly coming, but I really believe that it is the education of Saudi girls that is bringing change. Perhaps the books about Princess Sultana inspired other women, but the change is coming from actions by women who are following Princess Sultana's lead.
In fact, my publisher asked me a few weeks ago about continuing the series. I have spoken with the princess and it is up in the air at the moment, but for sure, we will do SOMETHING, whether it will be "e-book shorts" every 6 months or so, or, perhaps book 5 in a year or two. I'll be sure and keep readers updated. AND, thanks so much, again, Jean Sasson
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