Check out this video by actor and exhibitionist Gordon Pincent.
Farzana Doctor
I am the author of Stealing Nasreen and
Six Metres of Pavement.
I'm currently at work on my third novel.
Find out more on this site about my work, my process and my discoveries along the way.
Time Out Bengaluru
Thanks to Prashansha Gurung for this story in TimeOut! Gay & Lesbian | Farzana Doctor | Six Metres of Pavement | Time Out Bengaluru .
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The Telegraph!
Have a look at this article about LGBT books in India.
The Hindu Bangalore!
Check out this story from The Hindu, Bangalore. I’m thrilled to be receiving so much media attention for my India book tour!
Bangalore Mirror!
Take a look at what the Bangalore Mirror had to say about my writing an the term “Queer Evangelist”.
India Express Interview
Check out today’s India Express interview !
India Tour
I’m packing my bags for India! It’s been 12 years since I last was there and I’m excited to visit family and to see how things have changed. I’m also thrilled to be able to connect with the literary and…
India Events!
I leave for India in three weeks! I’ll be reading at a few events and am thrilled to be doing a one week writer in res in Delhi. Check out all the details here .
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Writers at Night: The Writers’ Trust Gala Series with Farzana Doctor | Open Book: Toronto
Check out my responses to Writers at Night: The Writers’ Trust Gala Series with Farzana Doctor | Open Book: Toronto . Off to don my sequinned dress for tonight’s gala!
Toronto Book Awards video for Six Metres of Pavement
This was the video shown at the 2012 Toronto Book Awards, where Six Metres of Pavement was a finalist.
Delhi Launch of Six Metres of Pavement and Stealing Nasreen
Conversation and Cocktail with Canadian Author Farzana Doctor January 19th, 6pm Hosted by the E M Forster Society, New Delhi @ Bookwise Big thanks to Mujibur Rehman for organizing this event for me.
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A review of both novels in The Hindu!
I’m thrilled that both Six Metres of Pavement and Stealing Nasreen were reviewed in The Hindu! An excerpt: “Some voices, despite quiet cadences, succeed in making themselves heard very clearly above the cacophony of lesser noises. Writer Farzana Doctor undoubtedly…
I made the shortlist for the 2012 Toronto Book Awards!
I’m thrilled to be a finalist for the 2012 Toronto Book Awards . This city, and the Brockton Triangle in particular, inspired Six Metres of Pavement. It’s an honour to be on the shortlist. What the judges said: “Farzana Doctor’s poignant Six Metres of…
Writer in Res!
So thrilled to be Writer in Residence at the North York Library in October and November! Click on the link below for details about how to get involved! http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/writer-in-residence/
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Video Trailer for Stealing Nasreen (finally)
In honour of Stealing Nasreen getting re-published in India, I finally made a video teaser! Filmed, edited, music by the amazing Vivek Shraya. Both books are available in North America, the UK and India!
Six Metres of Pavement wins a Lammy!
Wow, that was pretty much the best night of my life. The 24th Annual Lambda Literary Awards was all glam with queer actors, authors and supporters in attendance. I had a fannish moment with Armistead Maupin and got to meet Susan Stinson and Leslea Newman. Ally…
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Stealing Nasreen and Six Metres of Pavement released in India!
I’m so pleased that Rupa Publications has released both of my novels in India. Check them out here.
Stealing Nasreen goes to India!
I’m delighted to announce that Stealing Nasreen is being released in India by Rupa Publications ! Here’s a sneak peak at the Indian cover: Stay tuned for news about Six Metres of Pavement’s India release.
Interview with John Degen on The Book Room
Chatting with John Degen on The Book Room about schlepping books, approaching McDonald’s for corporate sponsorships and listening to neighbours through shared walls. Listen here!