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Holiday Sales and New Books in 2024

In Uncategorized by farzanadoctorDecember 1, 2023Leave a Comment

 Holiday Sale Discounts! Head over to my publishers’ websites and use these coupon codes at checkout: –25% off at Dundurn Press with ‘Holiday23’ (for Six Metres of Pavement, All Inclusive …

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An award, a new YA novel & a request

In Uncategorized by farzanadoctorFebruary 21, 2023Leave a Comment

The Freedom To Read Award is presented annually by The Writers’ Union of Canada “in recognition of work that is passionately supportive of access to books and the freedom to …

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Fall Events and Audiobook!

In Uncategorized by farzanadoctorAugust 31, 2022Leave a Comment

Join me for some poetry this fall! Click on the links under the poster for info: Brockton Writer’s Series Hamilton Library Sahiyo Book Club Toronto International Festival of Authors The …

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You Still Look The Same book trailer, launch and first review!

In Uncategorized by farzanadoctorApril 11, 20222 Comments

Have a look at You Still Look The Same‘s new trailer (by Anna Boyar with images created by Natalie Olsen). Available in paperback (UK/Canada/US) and in ebook and audiobook (Worldwide) …

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Big News Today! Trillium Book Award Shortlist

In Uncategorized by farzanadoctorMay 11, 20212 Comments

I’m thankful and thrilled that SEVEN has been shortlisted for the Trillium Book Award. It’s an honour to be a finalist alongside these amazing authors!

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Spring News: a podcast, 2 workshops and an Insta Live!

In Uncategorized by farzanadoctorApril 27, 2021Leave a Comment

Happy Spring! I hope you’re all well, despite this ongoing pandemic. Here are a few bits of news I wanted to share: I’m honoured to be named April’s Woman of …

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1-day sale March 8! SEVEN’s ebook $1.99/audiobook $6.99!

In Uncategorized by farzanadoctorMarch 8, 2021Leave a Comment

In celebration of International  Women’s Day  SEVEN is on sale at Apple Books March 8! (US/Canada, starts 12am EST, 1 day only) e-book $1.99      audiobook $6.99  “Compelling and bold, Farzana Doctor’s latest …

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Updates leading up to Feb 6th!

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Feb 6th is the International Day for Zero Tolerance of FGM. Leading up to it, I’ve been busy doing my part to raise awareness about this harmful social norm. Will …

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SEVEN is $3.99 at AppleBooks until Jan 2!

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Seven is AppleBook‘s favourite of 2020! And until Jan 2nd, you can get it for $3.99!

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Seven’s Updates

In Uncategorized by farzanadoctorDecember 10, 2020Leave a Comment

  What a month it’s been for SEVEN! I’m so pleased that my novel has been chosen for so many end-of-year Best of 2020 lists. Thanks to everyone who amplified …

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News for SEVEN: an article in Fair Observer, podcasts and next week’s event with Shani Mootoo

In Uncategorized by farzanadoctorNovember 20, 2020Leave a Comment

A few highlights from the last few weeks: New article in Fair Observer: Talking About FGM: How a Novel Made Me Braver Podcast interviews: A conversation with Scarlet Udaan’s founder, Sanya …

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Some great news for Seven!

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This past week, Seven has received some accolades!  Seven was named one of Chapters/Indigo’s Best Book’s of the Year. Equality Now Recommended it in their November Round-up of Books, Podcasts …

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The songs I listened to while writing SEVEN, events and podcasts!

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Did you know that SEVEN has a Spotify list?  These were the songs I listened to over the last couple of years. It includes music by iskwē, Vivek Shraya, The …

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SEVEN’s Canada Launch, and clips from The Breakdown and Morning Live

In Uncategorized by farzanadoctorSeptember 15, 2020Leave a Comment

It’s been a busy couple of weeks! SEVEN’s virtual tour is on and I hope you’ll attend this Thursday’s Canada launch, 7pm EST. Find us here. Here are some upcoming …

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New article in Chatelaine

In Uncategorized by farzanadoctorAugust 29, 2020Leave a Comment

  Check out my recent story in Chatelaine where I talk about how my activism against khatna took me on a five-year journey of reconnecting with myself and my community. …

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7 Quick Emotions-Based Strategies to Help Your Writing

In Uncategorized by farzanadoctorJuly 16, 2020Leave a Comment

It’s easy to feel blocked, stuck, or simply discouraged about our writing every now and then. In this webinar, Farzana Doctor, author and psychotherapist, will teach you quick and easy …

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Launch Dates!

In Uncategorized by farzanadoctorJuly 11, 2020Leave a Comment

SEVEN‘s North America release is coming soon! Save the dates for these online events! Canada Launch:  Thursday Sept. 17th, 7-8pm EDT. Hosted by actor/writer/director Fawzia Mirza! US Launch:  Thursday October 1st, …

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Goodreads Giveaway!

In Uncategorized by farzanadoctorJune 27, 2020Leave a Comment

There are 9 days left to enter the SEVEN giveaway on Goodreads. Enter to win 1 of 5 advance review copies! ENTER HERE! Besides the chance to win the book, …

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A letter to Seven’s readers

In Uncategorized by farzanadoctorJanuary 9, 20202 Comments

The Advance Review Copies for Seven are out now! If you are a reviewer or work in media, please contact bbower@dundurn.com to request a copy. For the rest of you, …

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Interview with Jaipur Bytes

In Uncategorized by farzanadoctorNovember 4, 2019Leave a Comment

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 …

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A Day in the Life

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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.

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Seven Things Not to Ask A Khatna* Survivor

In Uncategorized by farzanadoctorAugust 14, 20192 Comments

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 …

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Wheeee! Another book contract!

In About My Work, Uncategorized by farzanadoctorMay 28, 2019Leave a Comment

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: …

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