It was so much fun talking with Lakshya Datta about how writing novels can feel like serial-monogamy, how the unconscious drives stories & how the Lambda Literary awards are just like the …
A Day in the Life
Thanks to the Toronto Guardian for this feature in which I talk about writing and share photos from my life about date nights, family, activism and my dog Maggie.
Seven Things Not to Ask A Khatna* Survivor
Recently, the BBC produced a beautiful video called “Things Not To Say To FGM Survivors and Campaigners“. It got me thinking about all the awkward questions I’ve been asked by …
Wheeee! Another book contract!
I’m excited to announce that my fourth novel, SEVEN, will be published by Dundurn in Summer 2020. Big thanks to Kathryn Lane and my agent Rachel Letofsky for shepherding this through. About SEVEN: …
Instagram Poet
I’m 47, but it’s never too late to become an Instagram poet, right? :-)Each week, I’ll share a poem or excerpt from my recently completed manuscript “You Still Look The …
100 Writers in Canada You Need to Know Now!
What an honour to be included in this list! Thanks CBCBooks! https://www.cbc.ca/books/100-writers-in-canada-you-need-to-know-now-1.4726160
Kingston Writers’ Fest Top 15 Canadian books!
I’m proud that Six Metres of Pavement made it into the Kingston Writers’ Fest Top 15 Canadian Books! Have a look at all the titles:
Daylight Savings
Daylight Savings You say: let’s fall back into timelessness see 2 am twice. But I have so much to do before the hour is up: finish my report, colour-code …
The All Inclusive US un-tour starts this week!
For All Inclusive‘s US release, I’m “going” a month-long US virtual tour! Each weekday from October 9-November 3, I’ll be visiting a different writing/book blog. There will be interviews, reviews and short …
Interview with On She Goes
A big thanks to Bani Amor for interviewing me for On She Goes: Travel Stories for All Women of Colour. Check it out here. Bani will be joining me, along …
All Inclusive’s US Release!
I have some good news! All Inclusive will be released in the US on August 5th. You can find reviews and a synopsis here (the book’s been out in Canada for over a …
Interview on Storylines, Hunters Bay Radio
I had the pleasure of being interviewed by writer colleague Cristine Cowley, who hosts a weekly radio show about authors, books and writing. We discussed social media and self-promotion, how …
One Book One Brampton events
Click here for information about upcoming One Book One Brampton events! Here’s a list of workshops and talks I’ll be giving: Writers Workshop with Farzana Doctor Brampton Library Cyril Clark …
New academic paper on All Inclusive!
Recently, I gave a talk and reading at St. Jerome’s University in Waterloo. A University of Waterloo MA class taught by Dr. Mariam Pirbhai attended the session after reading All …
Six Metres of Pavement is the 2017 One Book One Brampton Winner!
A huge thanks to the Brampton Library, One Book One Brampton, and all of my friends, family and fans who voted for Six Metres of Pavement as this year’s pick. …
India Events!
Doing book events in India is such a thrill for this diasporic gal! Join me if you’re there. January 6th, 12:30pm at CoHaB IDC, University of Mumbai January 16th, 10am, …
Grant’s Desi Achievers Award
I’m proud to be one of the 25 honourees of this year’s award! This honour is given out by Desi News to activists, artists, politicians, scientists and other South Asians …
Do you struggle with writer’s block?
I believe that writer’s block is a normal, human condition where we are not really struggling with writing, but with a part of ourselves. This part is our Inner Critic. …
CWILA interview
I spoke with Mary-Lou Zeitoun about my novel ALL-INCLUSIVE, and race, sexuality, publishing, and more. Read it here!
The South Asian News Interview
I spoke with The South Asian News about why you should never ask authors for a free book, the art of networking and why I’ll won’t ever write a Twitter …
The Next Chapter interview
I’ve been a fan of Shelagh Rogers and The Next Chapter for years. It was an honour to be on her show this week. Have a listen here: http://www.cbc.ca/radio/thenextchapter/farzana-doctor-on-the-dark-side-of-vacationing-and-bill-richardson-on-the-funny-side-of-aging-1.3383121/farzana-doctor-on-swingers-spirituality-and-the-dark-side-of-resorts-1.3383126
Interview on Raj Girn’s Open Chest
It was a pleasure to meet and chat with the dynamic and warm Raj Girn. Here’s the link to the interview: