“I haven't told why I wrote the book, but I haven't told you why I sneeze, either. A book is a sneeze.”
— E.B White
Upcoming events!
May 3, 2024, 7:30 — PM THE GREAT READCEPTION: A LITERARY CABARET.
in this popular annual event, six authors appearing at the festival read a sample of their work accompanied by a live jazz band. Whether you're a regular FOLD attendee, a casual or compulsive reader or simply a lover of live entertainment, witness the power of storytelling and the magic of a live musical performance at this collaborative event composed by Brampton's own Carmen Spada. $20/person or included as part of the Rose Weekend Pass.
This event takes place at the Rose Theatre at 1 Theatre Ln in downtown Brampton. It’ll include light hors d'oeuvres prior to the event and a short intermission.
This event is sponsored by TD.
May 4, 2024, 2PM — READ THE WORLD PANEL.
Three incredible authors bring places from around the world to life in fiction that pushes boundaries and conveys important truths. Meet Kazim Ali, Balsam Karam and Christine Estima in a fascinating conversation moderated by BookTuber David Yoon (aka ThePoptimist).
This event is held at the Rose Theatre at 1 Theatre Ln in downtown Brampton.
The Ontario Library Association’s annual SuperConference
I’ll be autographing books on January 25, 2024, 2:40-3:00pm at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, 255 Front Street W in Toronto
Henderson Brewery
Books and Beers! January 24, 2024, 7pm. Come enjoy some brewskie and some literature! Henderson Brewery is located at 128A Sterling Rd in Toronto. Free entry! More details here
True Stories Told Live
Join me at The Garrison (1197 Dundas St W, Toronto) on January 22, 2024 at 7:30PM for a FREE event of live storytelling. More details and performers here!
2023 TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF AUTHORS
September 23, 2023, featured speaker during the “Casual Brutalities” panel. Buy tickets and more details here.
2023 VANCOUVER WRITER’S FESTIVAL
October 18, 2023, featured speaker on the “On Being Human (Or Not): Exceptional Short Stories” panel. More details to be announced soon here
I Have Recently Done Things!
Recently Published
Check out my latest essay published in THE NEW YORK TIMES!!
Recently Performed
I wrote & performed a one-woman show, Thou Shalt Not Covid Thy Neighbour’s Wife for the Next Stage Theatre Festival Community Booster, on from January 21-24, 2021!
Recently Blogged
I was interviewed on the CBC Radio show Tapestry about my latest essay in Maisonneuve Magazine & my Arab family’s deep roots in Canada. It’s such a fun interview! Listen!