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Facebook Live event with The Book Nerds

In by farzanadoctorNovember 5, 2019Leave a Comment

Join us for a Facebook Live event from The Book Nerds’ Facebook account at 8pm IST (9:30am EST)!

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Kingston Writers’ Fest Top 15 Canadian books!

In Uncategorized by farzanadoctorDecember 13, 2017Leave a Comment

I’m proud that Six Metres of Pavement made it into the Kingston Writers’ Fest Top 15 Canadian Books! Have a look at all the titles:

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One Book One Brampton events

In Uncategorized by farzanadoctorMarch 7, 2017Leave a Comment

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 …

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Six Metres of Pavement is the 2017 One Book One Brampton Winner!

In Uncategorized by farzanadoctorFebruary 16, 20173 Comments

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. …

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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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The Hindu (New Delhi)

In Uncategorized by farzanadoctorFebruary 4, 2013Leave a Comment

Thanks to Sangeeta Barooah Pisharoty for this interview in The Hindu!

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Toronto Book Awards video for Six Metres of Pavement

In Uncategorized by farzanadoctorOctober 21, 2012Leave a Comment

This was the video shown at the 2012 Toronto Book Awards, where Six Metres of Pavement was a finalist.

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A review of both novels in The Hindu!

In Uncategorized by farzanadoctorSeptember 2, 2012Leave a Comment

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 …

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I made the shortlist for the 2012 Toronto Book Awards!

In Uncategorized by farzanadoctorAugust 27, 20124 Comments

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 …

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Six Metres of Pavement wins a Lammy!

In Uncategorized by farzanadoctorJune 5, 20128 Comments

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 …

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Stealing Nasreen and Six Metres of Pavement released in India!

In Uncategorized by farzanadoctorMay 30, 2012Leave a Comment

I’m so pleased that Rupa Publications has released both of my novels in India. Check them out here.  

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Interview with John Degen on The Book Room

In Uncategorized by farzanadoctorApril 26, 2012Leave a Comment

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! 

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Body Memory and Writing

In Uncategorized by farzanadoctorApril 10, 2012Leave a Comment

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 …

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Cover Girl

In Uncategorized by farzanadoctorJanuary 24, 2012Leave a Comment

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 …

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2011 Round-Up

In Uncategorized by farzanadoctorDecember 31, 20112 Comments

It’s 9pm on December 31st, and I’m waiting to go out to the first of two NYE house parties tonight. 2011 has been a fantastic year, and I’m grateful to …

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Six Metres of Pavement is one of NOW Magazine’s Top 10 Books of 2011

In Uncategorized by farzanadoctorDecember 23, 2011Leave a Comment

I’m thrilled that Six Metres of Pavement has made it into NOW Magazine’s Top 10 Books of 2011. Thanks NOW! My book is in very impressive company. Check out the …

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Authors Aloud

In Uncategorized by farzanadoctorDecember 17, 2011Leave a Comment

Listen to an excerpt of Six Metres of Pavement on Authors Aloud.

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Rainbow Awards

In Uncategorized by farzanadoctorDecember 7, 2011Leave a Comment

I’m excited to announce that Six Metres of Pavement won a Rainbow Award in the category of Best Lesbian Contemporary General Fiction! More information here.

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Half of a cross country tour! Montreal, Edmonton, Vancouver

In Uncategorized by farzanadoctorOctober 15, 2011Leave a Comment

By a stroke of luck and the help of friends, my next round of touring will take me across the country in a way that almost seems coordinated! Thanks to …

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Autumn events

In Uncategorized by farzanadoctorAugust 15, 2011Leave a Comment

I’m looking forward to a couple of festival appearances this fall: Word on the Street (Toronto), Sunday September 25th, 11am. I’ll be part of a panel called, “Toronto as Muse: …

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British Columbia!

In Uncategorized by farzanadoctorJuly 14, 2011Leave a Comment

Touring is a tricky thing for authors. On the one hand, it can be a lot of fun to check out new places and meet readers. It’s also risky. Travel …

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A human mistake

In Uncategorized by farzanadoctorMay 30, 2011Leave a Comment

Each year, there are a number of tragic news stories about “hot car deaths”–too many really. A few friends sent me this one, about Elena Petrizzi, who recently died after …

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Leaving Del Rio

In Uncategorized by farzanadoctorMay 12, 20112 Comments

It’s been dry for seven months. On the way in from Del Rio International Airport, my father told us that the local church congregations have been saying rain prayers all …

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