Award-winning author, feminist, and activist Nancy Agabian, speaks about her groundbreaking novel, The Fear of Large and Small Nations. Steeped in rich literary prose, this semi-autobiographical story centers around a bisexual diasporan Armenian woman and her experiences in modern-day Armenia as a simultaneous insider & outsider to the culture of her homeland.

Purchase your copy here: The Fear of Large and Small Nations

You can reach Nancy at her website: NancyAgabian.com

We couldn't be more excited about the release of the very first book (that we know of), featuring a bisexual Armenian woman as its protagonist - by a major publication house, no less! Sorry, Bro is the debut novel from Armenian-American author Taleen Voskuni. The central themes, which include struggling with Armenianness in the diaspora and coming to terms with one's burgeoning sexual identity, are deftly interwoven with a light-hearted touch and comedic accuracy. This is the type of fun and fast-paced story that makes for a perfect vacation read. Its accessibility is its secret weapon. We look forward to her next novel, Lavash At First Sight, coming out next summer.

Taleen can be reached on her website TaleenVoskuni.com

IG @taleenauthor

Twitter @taleenvoskuni

Co-Hosts Lara Vanian-Green and Armen Menechyan have an unscripted, free-flowing discussion on the topic of grief & joy: their interconnectedness, the importance of experiencing both, and how sharing them unites us inextricably as one fabric of humanity. This episode is Part 2 of that talk.

Armen Menechyan is the owner of Pur Joy Yoga in Hollywood, California @purjoyoga

Recently, I heard someone refer to New Year's Resolutions as New Year's Revolutions - and I'm all in! In this episode, we introduce Tigran Grigoryan's brand new dance exercise program - think of it as Zumba but with music you would hear at an Armenian wedding! It's suitable for all ages & abilities and will have different dance moves for men and women (just like traditional Armenian dance). So, if you're in the mood to try something new, join me in dancing the night away! Tig has generously provided our listeners with a 10% discount code, just enter APARM at checkout.

Happy New Year! Thank you for being part of our Armenian Enough family. May 2022 be your best year yet.

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