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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
One of my resolutions for 2018 is to read more books by New Zealanders. So I’m starting an NZ Books spotlight. Of course, I have read and love Jenny Pattrick, Stevan Eldred-Grigg and Janet Frame. But I owe it to the country and myself to branch out and find some new favourites. So far in …
Plastic floating in the Pacific Ocean, getting tangled around fish and turtles. Mountains of plastic rubbish in China. We have all seen the images. But what can we do? Well, we can find ways to reduce plastic at home and hope others follow suit. Recycling used to be the buzzword. This is one solution but …