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[post_date] => 2018-04-15 17:55:55
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I am excited to share here the details and flyers for three upcoming spring events for Project Animal Farmin Toronto!
A critically acclaimed work of global investigative journalism, Project Animal Farm traces my journey investigating animal farms around the world and their impact on animals, people, and the planet. In the events, I will be speaking about food sustainability, and how we can all play a role in creating a better world. Please click on the links below to learn further details or visit the Events page here. All events are free and open to the public.
I am excited to share here the details and flyers for three upcoming spring events for Project Animal Farmin Toronto!
A critically acclaimed work of global investigative journalism, Project Animal Farm traces my journey investigating animal farms around the world and their impact on animals, people, and the planet. In the events, I will be speaking about food sustainability, and how we can all play a role in creating a better world. Please click on the links below to learn further details or visit the Events page here. All events are free and open to the public.
I am excited to announce two opportunities for innovators and readers, as they relate to my upcoming debut novel, The Oyster Thief. The story features a vast underwater world harboring a mysterious secret.
Innovator Opportunity: As the writing for The Oyster Thief starts to wind down this spring, I will be shifting gears toward promotion before the book launch in the fall. I would be grateful for your help in figuring out ways for the book to reach a wide audience before then. If you like the idea of entrepreneurship or marketing, I would love to hear from you!
What’s in it for you? A fun creative opportunity, being part of a live product launch, and meeting interesting people. For all interested in helping out, I will be holding a Book Promotion Kick-OffParty at my home in Toronto this spring, with snacks and refreshments.
True feedback is a gift, and I feel fortunate to receive it from an amazing team of beta readers for The Oyster Thief. (An underwater odyssey, the novel features the quest of a mermaid and a human man who confront numerous inner and outer obstacles to find a life-saving elixir.)
Here is a definition of a beta reader from the Oxford Dictionary: “A person who reads a work of fiction before it is published in order to mark errors and suggest improvements.”
As they read The Oyster Thief in installments, beta readers have been telling me what’s resonating with them and are suggesting creative ways to improve the story. Their comments are ultimately helping me make the novel more interesting and enjoyable for you, the final reader.
I am so excited about the team of beta readers that I would like to introduce them to you here (listed below in alphabetical order)!
Hello! This January note is a bit of a miscellaneous update in the midst of all my writing. The Oyster Thief is turning out to be a much more special story than I’d ever imagined! I am excited to share it with you as soon as I can.
My husband and I recently returned from a trip to Cozumel, Mexico. Off the eastern coast of Mexico, the tiny island of Cozumel in the Caribbean was beautiful, with spectacular turquoise waters. We were impressed with some of the environmental efforts underway in Mexico, from turtle protection awareness to composting.
I am excited to announce the launch of this newly designed website! Please let me know what you think.
I’m also thinking of forming a small team of beta readers—readers who are interested in reading chapters of my upcoming debut novel The Oyster Thief and providing feedback. It’s a great opportunity for avid readers who want to influence a live work. If you’re interested in being a beta reader, please send me a note at info@soniafaruqi.com.
In the November 2017 update, I talked a little about Coralline and Izar, the two protagonists in The Oyster Thief. The story features some animal characters too, in addition to human ones. (Yes, it’s still a book for adults, but it’s an underwater odyssey and I’m finding it great fun to have animal characters in the story!)
The animal characters are based on true traits of their species. One of them is a seahorse.
The term “behind the scenes” generally applies to film, and it makes sense literally—we’re going behind the scenes that we see on screen. Well, the term is also very applicable to fiction. My debut novel The Oyster Thief consists of about a hundred scenes, and I can tell you that there’s a lot going on behind them—much more than I’d ever bargained for.
I am excited to announce that I’m working on a second book, The Oyster Thief.
What is it? An underwater odyssey.
It’s the most creative project I’ve ever embarked on, and it’s been pushing my imagination to the limit. I’m excited to be working with my editor Jessica Case and the team at Pegasus Books, with whom I was also fortunate to work on Project Animal Farm.
Stay tuned in the next months for a brand-new website and newsletter, and big perks and giveaways.
I hope you’re enjoying the summer as much as I am!
I would like to share with you the name of a documentary I recently watched and enjoyed: Chasing Coral. A team of divers, photographers, and scientists set out on an adventure to discover why coral reefs around the world are vanishing at an unprecedented rate.
Chasing Coral features startling images and facts about the oceans. Made by the director of 2012 award-winning documentary Chasing Ice, Chasing Coral arrived on Netflix a month ago. I recommend the film to anyone interested in the past, present, and future of the oceans.
I am excited to announce that July 15 marks the two-year anniversary of Project Animal Farm. We’ve come a long way together!
Project Animal Farm continues to touch the minds and hearts of readers. Just this summer, the book received its third accolade. It was selected as a finalist for the 2017 International Book Awards. Previous accolades for Project Animal Farm include its selection as a runner-up for the 2016 New England Book Festival Award and a finalist for the 2015 Chautauqua Prize.
Earth Day is on Saturday, April 22nd. The day offers us a chance to reflect on our relationship with the planet. It’s a joyful day, but also a sobering one that leads us to ask important questions.
