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 …
SEVEN is $3.99 at AppleBooks until Jan 2!
Seven is AppleBook‘s favourite of 2020! And until Jan 2nd, you can get it for $3.99!
Seven’s Updates
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 …
News for SEVEN: an article in Fair Observer, podcasts and next week’s event with Shani Mootoo
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 …
Some great news for Seven!
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 …
The songs I listened to while writing SEVEN, events and podcasts!
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 …
SEVEN’s Canada Launch, and clips from The Breakdown and Morning Live
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 …
New article in Chatelaine
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. …
7 Quick Emotions-Based Strategies to Help Your Writing
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 …
Launch Dates!
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, …
Goodreads Giveaway!
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, …
A letter to Seven’s readers
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, …
Interview with Jaipur Bytes
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 …