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Successful trans-Tasman author, Nikki Crutchley Copy
NZSA Auckland Branch Friday 9 April (meet from 5pm, meeting starts 6.15pm) Note: Due to Good Friday, this is the SECOND Friday of the month SHE’S BACK ON! Nikki Crutchley From self-publishing to being headhunted by literary agents to a trans-Tasman deal In December 2020, NZSA member Nikki Crutchley signed a two-book deal with Harper […]
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Phantom National Poetry Day August 27 2021
Phantom National Poetry Day this year is on the 27 August 2021! Are you ready to join in the celebrations? Run an event? PNPD are opening registration for events today. There will be events all around Aotearoa New Zealand – check out www.poetryday.co.nz for events near you. Please check out their news article for more […]
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NZSA 2021 Mentorships announced from record field of entries
Thirteen emerging writers have been selected for the The New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi O Aotearoa (PEN NZ Inc) Mentorship Programme 2021, from what the judges described as: ‘an incredible and unprecedented 132 applications. These came from across the literary spectrum. Poetry, speculative fiction, creative nonfiction, literary novels, genre fiction and stage plays were all represented […]
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Author event Kirsten Warner
Kirsten Warner, author of the novel “The Sound of Breaking Glass”, in conversation with author Diana Wichtel. Thursday, March 25, 6pm Takapuna Library Free Two Ockham award-winning authors, both writing about the legacy of the Second Generation and of children of survivors of the Holocaust. They discuss how Kirsten Warner has conveyed the inheritance of […]
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Golden Bay Live Poets
Golden Bay Live Poets meet monthly at The Mussel Inn, Onekaka. Their next meeting is on Thursday 24 June at 7.30 pm when the guest poet will be Golden Bay’s very own Julia Hardie. Everyone is welcome to attend or participate. Bring a poem, a song or a story. Koha entry. For further information please […]
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Motueka Live Poets
Motueka Live Poets meet monthly on the third Wednesday at Mapua Boat Club, Mapua Wharf, at 7 pm. Their next meeting will be on Wednesday 16 June. The featured poet will be Roger Lusby. Roger is an award-winning poet, folk singer-songwriting balladeer, performer, environmentalist, creative music tutor, sound recording engineer and vintage car enthusiast. Having […]
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Nelson Live Poets
Nelson Live Poets usually meet on the third Tuesday of the month. Their next meeting will be on Tuesday 15 June at The Prince Albert, 113 Nile Street, Nelson. The featured poet will be Roger Lusby. Roger is an award-winning poet, folk singer-songwriting balladeer, performer, environmentalist, creative music tutor, sound recording engineer and vintage car […]
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Tasman Writers
Tasman Writers Tasman Writers meets monthly, at a time and place notified by email each month. Their next meeting will be on Thursday 28 April, 5 – 6.30 pm, at Community House, Decks Reserve, Motueka. Tasman Writers welcomes everyone who writes, whatever your genre and whether you write for fun, for profit, for family, or […]
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POSTPONED: Successful trans-Tasman author, Nikki Crutchley
NZSA Auckland Branch Friday 5 March – CANCELLED Due to Level 3 Covid-19 restrictions the Auckland Branch meeting for this week has been cancelled. Nikki Crutchley will be rescheduled and we look forward to hosting her at a future meeting. We look forward to seeing you soon when it is safe to meet. Take care […]
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Anne Goodwin and Mia Farlane – Zoom reading event
Zoom invite from authors Anne Goodwin & Mia Farlane Thursday 25 Feb, 8am (NZ-time) Anne Goodwin and Mia Farlane will be reading from and discussing their debut novels at an online event Wednesday 24 February, 7pm GMT (Thursday 25 Feb 8am, in Aotearoa) Register to be sent the zoom link here
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Youth Mentorship Programme 2021 Seeks Emerging Young Writers
Four secondary school students will each have the opportunity to be mentored by one of New Zealand’s best professional authors in order to develop their craft and hone their writing skills. The NZSA Youth Mentorship Programme offers aspiring young writers (aged 15-18) a mentorship, from May to November, giving them the opportunity to gain valuable skills […]
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Storylines National Awards Day – March 28
The 2021 Storylines Margaret Mahy National Awards Day takes place on 28 March, with the presentation of the Storylines Margaret Mahy Medal and the annual Storylines Margaret Mahy lecture a highlight – this year coming from the 2021 Margaret Mahy Medal recipient Julia Marshall. They will also announce the winners of the Storylines Gavin […]
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