Vivek Shraya's Blog, page 11
June 22, 2017
VS. Books imprint featured in Quill & Quire
Arsenal Pulp publisher Brian Lam believes that the initiative fits perfectly with the press’s mandate to highlight new and unheard writers. “Vivek herself was one when she approached us after having self-published God Loves Hair, and she’s since gone on to publish a novel, a poetry book, and a picture book,” Lam says. “We’re thrilled with the opportunity to work with her on this new initiative, which asserts the importance of encouraging new literary voices in Canada.”
Full article here.
June 21, 2017
new interview with Inspirer Magazine
I started writing the bulk of ‘Part-Time Woman’ last fall. I wanted to apply the skills I had learned from the world of literature to music and was curious about using the album to tell a story, one beyond heartbreak or loneliness. This album centers around my experiences and observations of girlhood and femininity.
June 19, 2017
New imprint: VS. Books
Happy to announce my new imprint, VS. Books, with Arsenal Pulp Press. This was created to provide a mentorship and publishing opportunity for an Indigenous or Black writer, or a writer of colour between the ages of 18–24, living in Canada. More details.
June 12, 2017
June 9, 2017
June 8, 2017
Gender Spectrum
Watch a discussion about The Boy & the Bindi and story time w/ Gender Spectrum:
“I want to kill myself” – June screenings
My new short film, I want to kill myself, is screening this month at the Reel Bhangra Short Film Fest (Vancouver) and OUTeast Queer Film Festival (Halifax). More information here.
June 4, 2017
New York Public Library – #RainbowReading for Kids
June 1, 2017
CBC First Play
You can now stream and read about every song on my upcoming album w/ Queer Songbook Orchestra, Part-Time Woman at CBC Music.
