Shane Gibbons

Shane is a husband, father, writer, and day job desk jockey (in order of personal importance).

Living in New Zealand he has amassed endless scribblings in multiple genres from years of dabbling in the craft of writing. Having at long last set some dedication to the task he is taking the leap in pursuing creative writing and preparing to share his stories with an audience.

Shane was born and raised in New Zealand where he continues to reside with his family.

Genre:

  • Fiction

Skills:

  • Novelist
  • Short Story Writing

Branch:

Central Districts

Location:

Publications:

Versions Tuaono

Contributing writer on Palmerston North City Library's annual Versions project; inviting local writers, artists and musicians to explore a prompt of a single concept. 

The 2025 edition concept was 'Home'.

Shane's entry is:

- - reDesigned - -

In the ruins of a forgotten city, an android named Aii uncovers lost promises, shattered statues, and a chance to put something, maybe even herself, back together.

Dust, danger, and the spark of new beginnings: will Aii find purpose among the rubble, or is the world too broken to fix?