I’m really pleased to receive this endorsement from Austin Clarke: “Her outstanding characterization and the depth of language establish the importance of Farzana Doctor’s writing. In her startling and evocative …
All Inclusive endorsement from Angie Abdou
I am so honoured to receive this endorsement from Angie Abdou: “Farzana Doctor’s original, provocative new novel seduces (and challenges) readers on every page. I fell in-love with Ameera: her …
First review of All Inclusive!
A first review of All Inclusive is in! Thanks to Kelly Beers at The Avid Reader Magazines & Books, Cobourg: Great characters, excellent plot & true substance. A great (& …
Proclaimed: Authors for Indies Day
Did you know that May 2 is Authors for Indies Day in Canada? That’s right, we’ve created our own National Holiday where authors become staff at local indies! Check out …
All Inclusive has a cover!
Last week I completed the final edits on All Inclusive! The novel should be on shelves by October 3rd. For now, here’s a sneak peek at its cover. Big thanks to …
Novel #3 is on its way!
I’m thrilled to announce that my third novel, All Inclusive, will be released by Dundurn in September 2015! Stay tuned for more details…
Authenticity
Thanks to Sabrina Jalees for this TED Talk on authenticity. Being who we are helps us be better people and better artists.
Blog Hop, aka the Literary Pyramid Scheme
Brian Francis (author of Natural Order and a renowned Caker Cooker—yes, look that up) recently asked me to participate in the Author Blog Hop. I said yes because I adored …
Namesake
Over the last couple of years, I’ve been writing a novel with a ghost character. This has led me to ponder my dead mother’s spirit. She sometimes feels close to …
Queer Literary Cabaret in St. John’s
Queer Literary Cabaret With MC Greg Malone (CODCO) and Douglas Arthur Brown, Jude Cutler, Farzana Doctor, Peter Dubé and Gemma M. Hickey! Sunday June 1st, 7pm at the iconic Ship …
Alternate Realities with Ghalib Islam, Adam Sternbergh and Jane Woods
I’m thrilled to moderate this IFOA: International Festival of Authors panel with authors Ghalib Islam, Adam Sternbergh and Jane Woods. They’ll read from and discuss the “alternate realities” in their most recent …
Audio Excerpt
I just found this audio excerpt on Youtube. Thanks 49th Bookshelf! Brings back fond memories of hanging out with Julie Wilson at Trinity Bellwoods on a windy day. Listen here.
5 Questions with Sher Vancouver Out and Proud Project
I’m proud to be part of this new project by Alex Sangha, which highlights queer South Asians. Have a look.
Six Metres of Pavement is in the Canada Reads Top 40! Please VOTE it into the Top 10!
I’m so pleased the Six Metres of Pavement made it to the Top 40, and to be in such talented CanLit company. Would you take a few seconds to vote …
Six Metres is a Canada Reads 2014 suggestion!
A book blogger named Leonicka Valcius has recommended Six Metres of Pavement as a Canada Reads 2014 suggestion. There is an opportunity to vote on the recommendation now. Will you …
Bare It For Books Calendar now available!
I’m incredibly proud of the Bare It For Books calendar that was launched last night. Check out the photos! So many beautiful, quirky and sexy author photos! Thanks to my …
Talking about sex at CAMH
I gave a talk at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health about a year and a half ago, in celebration of International Women’s Day. It was one of the …
Maynooth’s Got Talent
I had the pleasure of staying at The Arlington in Maynooth last week. I wrote some new poetry and performed two poems inspired by the charmed town at the annual …
NOW’s Best of Toronto
I’m an nominee for NOW’s Best of Toronto in the Best Author category. Would you mind taking 30 seconds and voting for me? These “Best of…” things can be really …
Thunder Bay Pride!
I’m thrilled to be reading at Thunder Bay Pride in a couple of weeks. Join me if you’re in the area! Tuesday, June 11, 2013, 7 PM – Free of …
4 days left to support Bare it For Books!
Check out this video by actor and exhibitionist Gordon Pincent.
Time Out Bengaluru
Thanks to Prashansha Gurung for this story in TimeOut! Gay & Lesbian | Farzana Doctor | Six Metres of Pavement | Time Out Bengaluru.
I’m gonna Bare it For Books
I’m excited (and slightly nervous) to be part of this wonderful campaign to support PEN Canada. Yup, I’m going to get naked for books. Check out the National Post’s article …