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Big News Today! Trillium Book Award Shortlist

In Uncategorized by farzanadoctorMay 11, 20212 Comments

I’m thankful and thrilled that SEVEN has been shortlisted for the Trillium Book Award. It’s an honour to be a finalist alongside these amazing authors!

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Spring News: a podcast, 2 workshops and an Insta Live!

In Uncategorized by farzanadoctorApril 27, 2021Leave a Comment

Happy Spring! I hope you’re all well, despite this ongoing pandemic. Here are a few bits of news I wanted to share: I’m honoured to be named April’s Woman of …

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1-day sale March 8! SEVEN’s ebook $1.99/audiobook $6.99!

In Uncategorized by farzanadoctorMarch 8, 2021Leave a Comment

In celebration of International  Women’s Day  SEVEN is on sale at Apple Books March 8! (US/Canada, starts 12am EST, 1 day only) e-book $1.99      audiobook $6.99  “Compelling and bold, Farzana Doctor’s latest …

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Updates leading up to Feb 6th!

In Uncategorized by farzanadoctorFebruary 1, 2021Leave a Comment

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 …

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“I Have Been Wondering” with Danny Ramadan

In by farzanadoctorJanuary 7, 2021Leave a Comment

“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 …

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SEVEN is $3.99 at AppleBooks until Jan 2!

In Uncategorized by farzanadoctorJanuary 1, 2021Leave a Comment

Seven is AppleBook‘s favourite of 2020! And until Jan 2nd, you can get it for $3.99!

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Instagram Live with Shani Mootoo

In by farzanadoctorNovember 26, 2020Leave a Comment

Join Shani Mootoo and I on Instagram Live on November 26th, 8pm EST as we talk books, writing and touring during COVID.

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News for SEVEN: an article in Fair Observer, podcasts and next week’s event with Shani Mootoo

In Uncategorized by farzanadoctorNovember 20, 2020Leave a Comment

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 …

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Vancouver Writers Fest

In by farzanadoctorNovember 5, 2020Leave a Comment

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!

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Instagram Live with Vivek Shraya

In by farzanadoctorOctober 29, 2020Leave a Comment

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, …

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TIFA: Tradition on Trial: Fernanda Melchor and Farzana Doctor 

In by farzanadoctorOctober 22, 2020Leave a Comment

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, …

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Moving Towards Sexual Pleasure and Emotional Healing After FGC

In by farzanadoctorOctober 22, 2020Leave a Comment

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 …

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Instagram Live with Indigo

In by farzanadoctorOctober 13, 2020Leave a Comment

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!

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Sex Out Loud with Tristan Taormino

In by farzanadoctorOctober 12, 2020Leave a Comment

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 …

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In My Mind Conference

In by farzanadoctorOctober 8, 2020Leave a Comment

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.

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The Ottawa International Writers Festival Podcast 

In by farzanadoctorOctober 2, 2020Leave a Comment

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 …

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Seven’s US Launch, hosted by Marie-Lou Nahhas

In by farzanadoctorOctober 1, 2020Leave a Comment

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 …

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Word on the Street Toronto

In by farzanadoctorSeptember 26, 2020Leave a Comment

I’m thrilled to be back at WOTS this year. Join me at 2pm on Sept 26th. More details coming soon!

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LiisBeth Presents In Fine Print

In by farzanadoctorSeptember 22, 2020Leave a Comment

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 …

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Plots & Pandemic Series with the Authors Bookclub

In by farzanadoctorSeptember 20, 2020Leave a Comment

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 …

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Canadian Women’s Foundation CanLit Convos

In by farzanadoctorSeptember 18, 2020Leave a Comment

I’ll be part of the Canadian Women’s Foundation CanLit Convos. We’ll talk about Seven, and the women’s issues that led to it’s inspirations. Live from their Facebook page.

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Seven’s Canada Launch hosted by Fawzia Mirza

In by farzanadoctorSeptember 17, 2020Leave a Comment

Join us to celebrate the Canadian release of Seven on Thursday September 17th, 7pm EST, with actor/activist Fawzia Mirza! This event will be online and broadcast live to Another Story …

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SEVEN’s Canada Launch, and clips from The Breakdown and Morning Live

In Uncategorized by farzanadoctorSeptember 15, 2020Leave a Comment

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 …

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