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Book launch: Corban Arts Centre July 17 – Serie Barford – Sleeping with Stones
You’re warmly invited to afternoon tea and the launch of the poetry collection, “Sleeping with Stones” by Serie Barford in the Old St Michaels (a decommissioned chapel) at the Corban Estate Arts Centre, 426 Great North Road, Henderson. 2-4 pm on Saturday 17 July. There’s plenty of parking and Kiri from Anahera Press will launch […]
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New stories by talented writers awarded 2021 NZSA assessments
The New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi O Aotearoa (PEN NZ Inc) announce the writers who will receive manuscript guidance through this year’s CompleteMS programme. Compelling manuscripts crafted by thirteen talented writers, have been chosen to take part in this year’s programme. Each writer will receive a detailed assessment of their manuscript from […]
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Three Authors, Three Novels Cloud Ink Press authors Kirsty Powell, Kerry Harrison and Tina Shaw talk about their latest novels. McLeod’s Bookshop – Rotorua. Tuesday 13 July @ 6pm Three authors from Cloud Ink Press walk into a bookshop … Join authors Tina Shaw, Kirsty Powell and Kerry Harrison for an evening of chat […]
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A look back to now – Book launch 5.30 – 7.30pm Friday July 16 Whangarei
A look back to now Art Exhibition, the book launch of As light into water and LP record launch with live poetry Preview: Friday 16 July 2021 5.50 to 7.30pm HANGAR GALLERY 14 Cross Street, Whangarei www.harngarart.nz Exhibition: 17 July to 13 August
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“Oh! You’re the Pony Book Girl!” and other memorable insults: STACY GREGG.
NZSA Auckland Branch Monthly Meeting Friday 2 July meet from 5pm, meeting starts 6.15pm The Coffee Club, 42 High Street, Auckland CBD (on the edge of Freyberg Square) The Auckland Branch is thrilled to welcome one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most popular and best-selling children’s authors Stacy Gregg, to be our guest speaker in July. […]
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Announcing the shortlist for the 2021 Michael Gifkins Prize
Text Publishing and the New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi O Aotearoa (PEN NZ Inc) are excited to announce the shortlist for the 2021 Michael Gifkins Prize for an Unpublished Novel. This year’s shortlist consists of three outstanding manuscripts: Paper Cage by Tom Baragwanath Light Keeping by Adrienne Jansen Landed by Sue McCauley […]
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WORDSMITH: Memoir, Fiction & Autofiction (fictionalised autobiography/memoir)
Waiheke Island, 12 – 16 JULY 2021 This course is an introduction to the art of writing short fiction and/or memoir, suitable for both beginner and more advanced writers. The 5 sessions include exercises as learning tools plus time to workshop ideas with support and guidance. 1 – Introduction. Story arc. Scene, characters, action. Theme. Dialogue. Events as […]
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LAUNCH: June 10 Brigid Feehan’ – ‘The Life and Times of Eddie McGrath.’
You are warming invited to the launch of Brigid Feehan’s new novel ‘The Life and Times of Eddie McGrath.’ Thursday June 10th, from 6 pm @ The Children’s Bookshop Shop 26 Kilbirnie Plaza Drinks and nibbles provided Copies available for purchase and signing on the night. RSVP to The Kilbirnie Children’s Bookshop Phone: +64 4 […]
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AUTHOR TALK IN NELSON
Everyone is welcome at Page & Blackmore Booksellers on Friday 18 June at 5.15 pm when Trish Palmer be talking about her new book Knock Knock: Confessions of a Kiwi Interviewer. Knock Knock contains extraordinary stories from many years spent conducting interviews. This is the world of the dreaded door-knock from the other side of […]
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Wellington/Te Whanganui-a-Tara NZSA Roadshow – 19 June
Saturday 19 June, 9am to 5pm, Pipitea Campus, Mezzanine Level, Bunny St, Victoria University of Wellington, Wellington PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE OF VENUE: we have had to change our venue due to the level of interest in this event. Tickets are still available. If you have any questions about the change of venue please email: events@nzauthors.org.nz JOIN US […]
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BOOK LAUNCH AT PICTON
Everyone is welcome to Picton Library on Tuesday 29 June, 5.45 – 7.30 pm, for the launch of Patricia Berwick’s new book The Tablets of Ur. The Tablets of Ur is a novel of heroism, personal sacrifice, strength, character, loyalty and the survival of two women alone. It recounts the terrifying journey of Ai’shah, and […]
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Book Launch – Auckland
‘Bateman Books invites you to celebrate the release of In Our Own Back Yard by author, Anne Kayes on Sunday 11th July, 2.30pm at the Irish Society Clubrooms, Fowlds Park, Mt. Albert. The event will feature speakers: John Minto, Chloe Swarbrick, Tui Matelau-Doherty, Tivinia Ngauamo. Nibbles, coffee and tea will be provided, and the bar […]
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