I’ve been pleased to hear that most people I know are challenging the rampant consumerism of the upcoming holiday season. Lots of us participate in gift swaps, only shop for the kids, make and bake presents or insist on a no-gift policy with our friends and families. Many more people acknowledge that they don’t even [...]
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For some time, I’ve been a proud resident of Brockton Village, in Toronto’s West End. I have a great sense of community here and I love knowing and getting to know my neighbours.
So, when Melanie Janisse, poet, artist and local coffee shop owner, suggested we run a monthly writers series out of her Dundas West Zoots [...]
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I’m facilitating a writing workshop tonight at the AAFS and wanted to spread the news about them. Have a look at this great video:
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Just beginning to plan a project, or looking to develop an already established one? Promoting your novel, an artistic endeavour, or a small business?
I’m facilitating a workshop at Wine, Women and Philosophy , a retreat centre for women near Ottawa and Montreal.
This experiential workshop weekend will help us examine common fears and emotional barriers that [...]
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Hey there, check out an interview I did that was covered by Muslimah Media Watch. If you’re not already familiar with MMW, check them out. Smart, cutting edge stuff…
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I’m pleased to be involved in Central Neighbourhood’s upcoming Book Sale and Auction on Saturday, August 22nd. All proceeds will go to support CNH’s programs.
There will be a whack of books there to buy, including autographed copies of first editions by Barbara Gowdy, Wayson Choy, Allistair McCleod and me! I’ll also be doing a reading [...]
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I’ve been nominated for the MMM People’s Choice Award! Please go vote, and consider voting for me in the Favourite Author category:
http://masalamehndimasti.com/2009/index.php?option=com_pollxt&Itemid=47
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Summer is officially here and I look forward to my paid work slowing down and the expansion of my writing life. I’ll be spending much of my summer vacation doing a writing retreat.
I’m currently working on my third novel and am at the 100 page mark. Still so much to write, to understand, to develop. [...]
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It’s June (almost!) and with the Inside/Out festival being done and the weather getting warmer I start to think about Pride festivities.
I’ve been attending Toronto Pride since 1994. I’ve walked in the Pride Parade and marched on Dyke Day nearly every year. This year, Trans Pride will happen for the first time ever in Toronto on [...]
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I grew up without pets, with the exception of a guard dog named Rover when we lived in Zambia (and I was too young to remember him). I didn’t miss them, pine for them, ask my parents for a guinea pig, parrot or dog.
When a previous roommate of mine insisted on getting a cat, I relented, [...]
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