Kunal Ray interviewed me in today’s Pune Mirror. Have a look!
India Tour
I’m packing my bags for India! It’s been 12 years since I last was there and I’m excited to visit family and to see how things have changed. I’m also …
India Events!
I leave for India in three weeks! I’ll be reading at a few events and am thrilled to be doing a one week writer in res in Delhi. Check out …
Writers at Night: The Writers’ Trust Gala Series with Farzana Doctor | Open Book: Toronto
Check out my responses to Writers at Night: The Writers’ Trust Gala Series with Farzana Doctor | Open Book: Toronto. Off to don my sequinned dress for tonight’s gala!
Toronto Book Awards video for Six Metres of Pavement
This was the video shown at the 2012 Toronto Book Awards, where Six Metres of Pavement was a finalist.
Delhi Launch of Six Metres of Pavement and Stealing Nasreen
Conversation and Cocktail with Canadian Author Farzana Doctor January 19th, 6pm Hosted by the E M Forster Society, New Delhi @ Bookwise Big thanks to Mujibur Rehman for organizing this …
A review of both novels in The Hindu!
I’m thrilled that both Six Metres of Pavement and Stealing Nasreen were reviewed in The Hindu! An excerpt: “Some voices, despite quiet cadences, succeed in making themselves heard very clearly …
I made the shortlist for the 2012 Toronto Book Awards!
I’m thrilled to be a finalist for the 2012 Toronto Book Awards. This city, and the Brockton Triangle in particular, inspired Six Metres of Pavement. It’s an honour to be …
Writer in Res!
So thrilled to be Writer in Residence at the North York Library in October and November! Click on the link below for details about how to get involved! http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/writer-in-residence/
Video Trailer for Stealing Nasreen (finally)
In honour of Stealing Nasreen getting re-published in India, I finally made a video teaser! Filmed, edited, music by the amazing Vivek Shraya. Both books are available in North America, …
Six Metres of Pavement wins a Lammy!
Wow, that was pretty much the best night of my life. The 24th Annual Lambda Literary Awards was all glam with queer actors, authors and supporters in attendance. I had …
Stealing Nasreen and Six Metres of Pavement released in India!
I’m so pleased that Rupa Publications has released both of my novels in India. Check them out here.
Toronto writers up for Lambda Literary awards
Toronto writers up for Lambda Literary awards.
Stealing Nasreen goes to India!
I’m delighted to announce that Stealing Nasreen is being released in India by Rupa Publications! Here’s a sneak peak at the Indian cover: Stay tuned for news about Six Metres …
Interview with John Degen on The Book Room
Chatting with John Degen on The Book Room about schlepping books, approaching McDonald’s for corporate sponsorships and listening to neighbours through shared walls. Listen here!
Body Memory and Writing
Here’s a link to a live interview I did with Rabble’s Book Club. I talked about my personal connection to a close call in a hot car. Interview with author …
On The Road Sexting and 7 Other Things We Learned On The God Loves Pavement Book Tour.
Notes on the key things that Vivek and I learned while touring together… http://godlovespavement.tumblr.com/
Why you don’t need to pack 6 pairs of jeans and other notes on book touring
Wow! The God Loves Pavement book tour is over. Vivek and I had a terrific time. Here’s an interview he recently did with 49th Bookshelf’s Julie Wilson. Vivek Shraya on …
Lammy nomination!
So thrilled to be on the Lambda Literary shortlist! Check it out here.
CBC Books – 10 Canadian women writers you need to read now
I’m thrilled to be named on this list! CBC Books – 10 Canadian women writers you need to read now.
The God Loves Pavement tour 2012
I can’t wait to hit the road with Vivek Shraya this March. More info at https://godlovespavement.tumblr.com
Cover Girl
This month, I’m on the cover of South Asian Generation Next. This newspaper is available at most downtown Toronto subways and suburban South Asian restaurants. It’s an honour to be …