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Daily XTRA! review

In Uncategorized by farzanadoctorOctober 15, 2015Leave a Comment

Thanks to Scott Dagostino for this review of All Inclusive. In the worlds that Farzana Doctor creates, ordinary people are wondrous and complicated, and all these things that divide us …

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New Globe and Mail review

In Uncategorized by farzanadoctorOctober 9, 2015Leave a Comment

“An ambitious, thematically voracious novel on love and the wounds we didn’t know we had.” Read the rest here.  

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All Inclusive review in Plenitude!

In Uncategorized by farzanadoctorOctober 6, 2015Leave a Comment

Thanks to Matt Loney for this review in Plenitude: There’s a refreshing, youthful breadth of perspective to Doctor’s novel that shines a light on the way forward for those bored …

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Toronto Star Review

In Uncategorized by farzanadoctorOctober 4, 2015Leave a Comment

Thanks to Nancy Wigston for this review of All Inclusive in today’s Toronto Star. Full review here. 

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Desi News Interview

In Uncategorized by farzanadoctorOctober 3, 20151 Comment

Have a look at this interview, by Desi News! (pages 18-19)

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Metro News interview

In Uncategorized by farzanadoctorOctober 1, 2015Leave a Comment

Thanks to Sue Carter for this interview in today’s Metro News.

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From Text to Song

In Uncategorized by farzanadoctorSeptember 15, 2015Leave a Comment

Ever wonder how a book trailer’s music is made? Here’s my interview with Vivek Shraya, who created original music for All Inclusive’s trailer.

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heartbeats fourfive seconds interview!

In Uncategorized by farzanadoctorSeptember 9, 2015Leave a Comment

Vivek Shraya is one of my best friends. He’s also an amazing author, filmmaker, photographer and musician. Here he interviews me about All Inclusive, Canlit, writing about sex, activism and …

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New All Inclusive book trailer!

In Uncategorized by farzanadoctorSeptember 4, 2015Leave a Comment

Here’s the new trailer! Thanks to Vivek Shraya and Adam Holman, who filmed it. Vivek also edited it and provided the music.

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An endorsement from Terry Fallis

In Uncategorized by farzanadoctorSeptember 1, 2015Leave a Comment

Huge thanks to Terry Fallis for these kind words: “By turns funny, moving, thoughtful, and erotic, All Inclusive is a powerful meditation on life, love, and loss. Farzana Doctor spins …

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Austin Clarke’s endorsement of All Inclusive

In Uncategorized by farzanadoctorAugust 27, 2015Leave a Comment

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 …

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All Inclusive endorsement from Angie Abdou

In Uncategorized by farzanadoctorAugust 25, 20152 Comments

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 …

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First review of All Inclusive!

In Uncategorized by farzanadoctorJuly 6, 2015Leave a Comment

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 (& …

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Proclaimed: Authors for Indies Day

In Uncategorized by farzanadoctorApril 16, 2015Leave a Comment

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 …

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All Inclusive has a cover!

In Uncategorized by farzanadoctorApril 1, 20152 Comments

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 …

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Novel #3 is on its way!

In Uncategorized by farzanadoctorFebruary 4, 20153 Comments

I’m thrilled to announce that my third novel, All Inclusive, will be released by Dundurn in September 2015! Stay tuned for more details…

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Authenticity

In Uncategorized by farzanadoctorOctober 23, 2014Leave a Comment

Thanks to Sabrina Jalees for this TED Talk on authenticity. Being who we are helps us be better people and better artists.

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Blog Hop, aka the Literary Pyramid Scheme

In About My Work, recent entries, Uncategorized by farzanadoctorAugust 17, 20142 Comments

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 …

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Namesake

In Uncategorized by farzanadoctorJune 9, 20145 Comments

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 …

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Queer Literary Cabaret in St. John’s

In Uncategorized by farzanadoctorApril 17, 20142 Comments

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 …

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Alternate Realities with Ghalib Islam, Adam Sternbergh and Jane Woods

In Uncategorized by farzanadoctorMarch 26, 2014Leave a Comment

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 …

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Audio Excerpt

In Uncategorized by farzanadoctorJanuary 30, 2014Leave a Comment

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. 

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5 Questions with Sher Vancouver Out and Proud Project

In Uncategorized by farzanadoctorDecember 23, 2013Leave a Comment

I’m proud to be part of this new project by Alex Sangha, which highlights queer South Asians. Have a look.

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