- The Indie Reader Best Self-Published Books of 2016 – Literary Fiction
- Literary Titan Gold Book Award Winner – September 2017
- Creation of an East of Mecca Book Trailer
- Newly-designed cover with Nautilus Silver Book Award Seal, updated author bio, and revised book description (viewable on Amazon.com)
On Amazon as of January 15, 2018:
- 68/4.9 Star reviews (US Amazon)
- 5/5 Star reviews (UK Amazon)
- Best-seller in Middle Eastern Fiction for 2 years and counting! (Consistently in top 50)
As a Screenplay:
- ISA Fast Track Fellowship VI Top 50 Screenwriters of 2017