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:
Interview with Trevor Corkum
Here’s The Chat with Trevor Corkum of 49th Bookshelf.
All Inclusive is a Kobo Best Books of the Year!
I’m thrilled that All Inclusive has been selected as one of Kobo CA’s Best Books of the year, in the Canadian Favourites category (and it’s in very excellent company)! Kobo …
All Inclusive is a National Post’s best books of the year!
I’m giddy that All Inclusive has made this National Post best books list! See the list here.
Rob McClennan’s Blog: 12 or 20 Questions
I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Rob McClennan. No one’s ever asked me #12 before. Have a look here.
NOW Magazine Best of Toronto
I’m overwhelmed with gratitude this morning…
New review by Jeanne Duperreault
“Altogether, an absorbing read. Farzana Doctor has used humour, heartache, joy and eroticism, to produce a compelling story of self-discovery with characters that we cheer on as they struggle towards …
National Post’s Reading Society weighs in on All Inclusive
I awoke today to a full-page feature in the National Post! Have a look here.
Interview with Open Book Ontario
Check out this interview with Open Book Ontario about about encouraging feedback, finding lakeside reading spots and the intimidation and gratification that comes with presenting your own creative work.