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Book Launch – Whangaparaoa
‘Exits and Entrances’ by Christine Curtis( from William Shakespeare’s ‘7 Ages of man’) is an historical novel I was commissioned to write for our local church, celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. It will be launched on Sunday 18th June at 12 md. at the Church of St Stephen , Stanmore bay, Whangaparaoa. I will […]
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CANBERRA INTERNATIONAL POETRY PRIZE CLOSES
THE 2017 UNIVERSITY OF CANBERRA VICE-CHANCELLOR’S INTERNATIONAL POETRY PRIZE One of the richest poetry prizes in the world closes on this day. Now in its fourth year, the prize celebrates the enduring significance of poetry to cultures everywhere in the world. It marks the University of Canberra’s commitment to creativity and imagination. Prize entries may […]
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AUTHOR TALK IN PICTON
On Saturday 3 June at 3pm at the Picton Little Theatre, 9 Dublin Street, Charles Dicken’s great-great-great-granddaughter Lucinda Hawksley will be talking about her book Charles Dickens and his Circle. Lucinda Hawksley is an author and broadcaster whose books include three biographies of three 19th-century artists: Lizzie Siddal, Kate Perugini, and Princess Louise. Her new book, […]
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ROMANCE SHORT STORY COMPETITION ClOSES
Nelson Romance Writers announce their 2017 romance short story competition with the theme ‘A Holiday Romance’. There are three categories: published or self-published writers over the age of 18; non-published writers over the age of 18; senior students (years 11 – 13). Word count is 1200 words. The entry fee is $10 per story, or […]
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Best New Zealand Poems submissions
Best New Zealand Poems Best New Zealand Poems—published annually by the International Institute of Modern Letters—aims to introduce readers to leading contemporary New Zealand poets. Best New Zealand Poems is published annually by the International Institute of Modern Letters, and aims to introduce readers—especially internationally—to leading contemporary New Zealand poets. The poems are chosen to […]
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A workshop for new writers and writer/illustrators – Auckland
June 11th 12:30 to 4:30 Cost: $90.00 ?This workshop is aimed at unpublished writers who are particularly interested in picture books. Have you got a great idea for a picture book? Really want to get it into print? Considering entering the Joy Cowley Award? Let us help you Where: Armanasco House 578 Blockhouse Bay Rd, […]
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Abstracting Oral History Course
Abstracting Oral History Saturday and Sunday 12 & 13 August 2017 from 8.45am to 1pm $180 ($140) Limit: 8 Please note the Abstracting course if between day one and two of the Essentials of Oral History research workshops – see information on these below – Please complete and return this linked enrolment form or send […]
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Writers Lounge – Auckland
Writers Lounge 2017 – Session One 19 June – Songwriting – Words and music An hour with Bernie Griffen in conversation with Graham Reid Bernie Griffen Bio Bernie Griffen’s original music is dubbed roughhouse or psychedelic folk, “… dark, gothic-tinged rock dragged kicking through swampy southern blues and dusty country music plains,” according to […]
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Book Launch – Nelson
Alan Carter’s latest crime novel, Marlborough Man, will be launched on Wednesday 31 May, 6-7 pm at Volume Bookshop, 15 Church Street, Nelson. Drinks and nibbles provided. Nick Chester is working as a sergeant for the Havelock police. If the river isn’t flooded and the land hasn’t slipped, the Marlborough Sounds are paradise – unless […]
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Murder in the Library
The Ngaio Marsh Awards, in association with the New Zealand Book Council and Nelson Libraries, invites Top of the South booklovers to a thrilling free event featuring three talented New Zealand crime writers – two of them local. As crime writing has evolved from puzzle-like mysteries to novels delving deeply into people and places, it […]
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Storylines National Children’s Writers and Illustrators’ Hui
King’s School, Remuera, Auckland, Friday 6 – Sunday 8 October 2017 Interested in honing your writing or illustrating skills for children? Come and be a part of this exciting hui with keynote speakers Brian Falkner, David Hill and Tessa Duder, and a host of acclaimed writers and Illustrators, including Joy Cowley, Gavin Bishop, Donovan Bixley, […]
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The International Proverse Poetry Prize 2017
The International Proverse Poetry Prize 2017 for single poems submitted in English Open for entry, 7 May 2017! CLOSING DATE: 30 June 2017. Entry is open to all aged 18 and above New, emerging and established writers are all welcome to enter. Topic: Free choice OR “Happiness”. Length: No more than 30 lines (not counting title […]
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