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Sonya Singh
Author • Screenwriter • Journalist • Speaker
Stories about love, life and everything in between.
National bestselling author of Sari, Not Sari and The Fake Matchmaker, and Gold winner for Best in DEI Reporting at the 2026 National Magazine Awards. Sonya speaks at libraries, festivals, schools and workplaces across Canada.
The new novel
The Fake Matchmaker
A witty, heartfelt story about family, culture and the messy business of love.
Award-winning journalist
Gold, National Magazine Awards 2026
Sonya's Benefits Canada feature “I’m Every Woman” won Gold for Best in DEI Reporting at the 49th Annual National Magazine Awards: B2B, one of Canada's top honours for magazine journalism.
It's the same lens she brings to every room: honest, warm conversations about culture, identity, belonging and who gets to be the hero of the story.
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Warm, funny and full of behind-the-scenes stories, Sonya's talks and workshops connect readers, students and teams through conversations about love, culture, identity and why representation matters. In person or virtual.
Libraries & Festivals
Author talks, moderated conversations and reader Q&As.
High Schools
Writing workshops and talks on storytelling, journalism and seeing yourself in books.
Corporate & Workplaces
Keynotes and sessions on DEI, culture, identity and the power of storytelling.
Book Clubs
Virtual or in-person visits, discussion and author Q&A.
Popular talks & workshops
Something for every audience
Diversity in Rom-Coms & Why Representation Matters
What happens when more people get to see themselves at the centre of the love story?
From Newsroom to Bestseller
Sonya's journey from broadcast journalism to romance novelist, and the realities (and fun) of writing and publishing.
Writing Your Light
A Diwali-inspired workshop on light, family, tradition and new beginnings, with guided writing prompts.
Culture, Identity & Belonging at Work
Drawing on her award-winning DEI reporting, Sonya explores the stories that help teams connect.
Recent appearances include Newmarket, Guelph, Hamilton, Kitchener, Milton, Barrie and Oakville public libraries. See upcoming events.
We were so happy to welcome Sonya to our Stoney Creek Branch for a Diwali writing workshop. She was warm, gracious and engaging, and her approachable style and thoughtful, one-on-one attention made the workshop a lovely experience. Participants enjoyed learning from her and exploring their writing. We'd welcome Sonya back anytime!Beth McKinlay (she/her)Community Librarian, Program Development · Hamilton Public Library
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