Screen & Words
Saad Omar Khan on His Debut Novel Drinking the Ocean
“My upbringing was predicated on the idea that our emotional and cultural foundations are borderless, and I wanted that to be reflected in this story.” ~ Saad Omar Khan
The magic story of Santa-endorsed “Snowball: A Christmas Dilemma”
“I’ve always known this story was special, and had a legitimate chance to take its place among the canon of traditional Christmas stories…” ~ Tim Gentle
Roland Gulliver: Toronto International Festival of Authors has a new venue and new ethos
“I am very excited about the opportunities that this change offers!” ~ Roland Gulliver
Megan McDougall’s debut picture book is rooted in yoga and imagination
“The creative process of seeing my scribbled notes and thoughts come to life was truly incredible.” ~ Author Megan McDougall
Noreen Nanja offers a refreshing remix of romance, roots and reckoning
“I wanted to write a book where the coming-of-age arc explored the dynamics of growing up between two cultures.” ~ Noreen Nanja
Uzma Jalaluddin introduces Detective Aunty, a new cozy mystery series
“I hope readers will take a chance on Detective Aunty, which is a sweet, charming and very binge-worthy cosy mystery.” ~ Uzma Jalaluddin
Jael Richardson: 10 years of celebrating diverse storytellers at FOLD
“Books can and do provide a magical way of escaping and an incredible way of understanding the world better.” ~ Jael Richardson
Caroline Fernandez’s innovative Asha And Baz Series is a thrilling mix of history And science
“There are so many amazing women in history who made wonderful discoveries in STEM field, but they often didn’t get the recognition they deserve.” ~ Interview with author Caroline Fernandez
The Magic of Sharing: an interview with author Sarah Jane Conklin
“Food is a necessity of life, yet it is also so much more.” ~ Sarah Jane Conklin
