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 …
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 …
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 …
TIFA: Tradition on Trial: Fernanda Melchor and Farzana Doctor
More details at https://festivalofauthors.ca/festival Meet two rising voices in international literature, award-winning Canadian author, poet, activist and psychotherapist Farzana Doctor, and one of Mexico’s most thrilling and accomplished young writers, …
LiisBeth Presents In Fine Print
Join us for Episode 1 of In Fine Print–A Feminist Q&A series by LiisBeth associate editor Lana Pesch. Find us on the Feminist Enterprise Commons on Sept 22, 6pm. This …
Moving Towards Sexual Pleasure and Emotional Healing After FGC
Join us for this panel conversation on Thursday, October 22nd 12pm- 1pm EST (5-6pm UK) Register here: http://bit.ly/HealingAfterFGC Description: Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting is a harmful practice affecting over 200 million girls …
SEVEN at the Brantford Public Library
The Branford Public Library will be hosting me in a virtual event where I’ll talk about writing Seven! Find out how to join here.
“I Have Been Wondering” with Danny Ramadan
“I Have Been Wondering” is a limited series hosted by author and public speaker Danny Ramadan. I’m so excited to be a part of it! Each month, Ramadan invites an …
Instagram Live with Shani Mootoo
Join Shani Mootoo and I on Instagram Live on November 26th, 8pm EST as we talk books, writing and touring during COVID.
Instagram Live with Vivek Shraya
I’m excited to chat with my friend Vivek. Back in 2012, we went on tour together. I was promoting Six Metres of Pavement, and she was promoting God Loves Hair, …
Vancouver Writers Fest
I’m thrilled to be back at the Vancouver Writers Festival, which will be online this year. You can find more details about how to join the discussion here!
In My Mind Conference
I’ll be presenting Seven, and discussing some of the issues in the book at the In My Mind Conference, which focuses on mental health and LGBTQ+ peoples of color.
Instagram Live with Indigo
I’ll be chatting live on Instagram with Indigo on October 13th, 7pm! Find us through my Instagram or Indigo‘s. We’ll be talking all things writing and publishing!
Sex Out Loud with Tristan Taormino
I’m thrilled to be interviewed by Tristan Taormino on her wildly popular Sex Out Loud podcast. We’ll be talking about Seven, and some of the ways sexuality, sexual healing and …
The Ottawa International Writers Festival Podcast
The Ottawa Writers Festival has got creative during COVID and in lieu of in-person events, has created a podcast. Manahil Bandukwala interviews me in this episode airing today! Find it …
Seven’s US Launch, hosted by Marie-Lou Nahhas
I’m thrilled that Marie-Lou Nahhas will be hosting Seven’s US launch. Not only did she play a Shani in Season 7 of Orange is the New Black, but she is …
Plots & Pandemic Series with the Authors Bookclub
Plots & Pandemic Series hosts me on Saturday, September 20, 2020, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. EDT. Guests can interact with me and with each other. We will begin with a …
Seven’s Audiobook: an interview with actors Ellora Patnaik and Raoul Bhaneja
What goes into making an audiobook? Farzana will interview the actors who narrated Seven’s audiobook. On Zoom with the help of publisher Penguin Random House Canada, and live broadcasted to …
Eden Mills Writers Festival Panel: The Creative Response
Thursday September 3, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST (online) Presenters: Leanne Betasamosake Simpson, Noopiming: The Cure for White Ladies, Catherine Bush, Blaze Island, and Farzana Doctor, Seven Host: Nana aba Duncan, CBC The …
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, …
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 …
New Inside Toronto article!
A big thanks to Erin Hatfield at Inside Toronto for doing this interview with me. Have a look!
Brockton Writers Series 16
The Brockton Writers Series is a monthly literary series that welcomes established and emerging writers and the people who love to read their work. I have the pleasure of curating …
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