Author Spotlight: Stacey Broadbent What is an early book / author that inspired you to write? I adored Sherryl Jordan growing up. Her books Rocco and The Juniper Game are two that have stuck with me. The vivid imagery she created was something I hadn’t experienced in books before, and I fell in love with them. I […]
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These New Zealand writing competitions are listed by deadline. From the number of people looking at this site for writing contests, I can see there are lots of other kiwis looking for creative opportunities. I’d love to connect with other kiwis who write or read. Check out the New Zealand writer interviews too. Each month, I
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Sometimes, a book just defies your judgement. If you like historical fiction of the likes of All the Light We Cannot See or memoirs like Angela’s Ashes, you’ll like this book. Author: Sandra Arnold Genre: Historical Fiction Pages: 331 Rating: 5 stars The Blurb: Losing her daughter to the Christchurch earthquake sends Lily back to
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My very first New Zealand author interview of 2020 is AJ Lancaster. She writes romantic gaslamp fantasy books about fae, magic, and complicated families. She has just published the third book in her quartet series. What is an early book or author that inspired you to write? What are you reading now? Fantasy is the
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Andi C. Buchanan is a writer of speculative fiction who has had short stories published in various magazines and won a Sir Julius Vogel Award in 2019. From A Shadow Grave is their new release. The novella is based on a historical murder of a teenager by the Mount Victoria tunnel and combines history, urban fantasy and time
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September’s featured New Zealand author writes romantic suspense set in our own beautiful country. Patricia Snelling has self-published six books so far and is writing her seventh. K: What is an early book / author that inspired you to write? What are you reading now? I thought about writing a book nine years ago. At
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It took me a while to get into this book, but once I got used to the dreamlike narrative, it was a great read. The story left me chasing and guessing, lost in the wilds of Central Otago. Author: Thalia Henry Genre: Literary Page Count: 254 pages My Rating: **** 4 / 5 The Blurb
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August’s featured New Zealand author is a busy mum and health professional. Eileen Merriman writes short stories and novels for young adults and older adults, often at night after her child has gone to bed. K: What is an early book / author that inspired you to write? What are you reading now? The Outsiders
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Snuggle up warm and read all about July’s featured New Zealand author. Tabatha Wood is a busy mum and a keen advocate for writing for positive mental wellness. She has written non-fiction books and has navigated the process and independently published her collection of short stories about the chilling and the strange. K: What is
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I just received this beautiful ARC from a New Zealand writer. I am so excited to read and review this one. Beneath Pale Water by Thalia Henry The Blurb Set amidst the physical and psychological landscapes of New Zealand’s southern hills and grasslands, Beneath Pale Water is a social realist and expressionistic novel that follows