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Blenheim Launching of WEB OF GOLD
Dot Scott is very well known in the Top of the South branch as she was Chair between 2011 and 2012, and continues to be involved with the Marlborough Writers group in Blenheim. ‘Web of Gold’, her first novel, is set in Charleston on the West Coast in the 1860s at the height of the […]
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WRITERS AT LUNCHTIME
WRITERS AT LUNCHTIME The next Writers at Lunchtime meeting is on Wednesday 2 November and features as guest speaker Dana Wensley, who is the PEN (NZ) representative for freedom of speech in New Zealand. Dana will be talking about the demise of freedom of speech, the impact on our daily lives, and how it restricts […]
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Book Launch – Will There Be Puffins?
Book Launch – Wednesday NOVEMBER 2nd Gay Hay and Sarah Harmon are launching their new book- Will There Be Puffins? This a great chance to celebrate with Gay and Sarah at The Children’s Bookshop 6pm. RSVP here please (Gay started her own publishing company Pagebreak and her first two books were finalists LIANZAs and NZ […]
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What Lies Beneath Exhibition Panel
OCTOBER 18th Wellington Central Public Library 6pm-8pm What Lies Beneath Exhibition Panel A panel of amazing children’s authors will be talking about their ANZAC themed books for the current exhibition in the library. Fifi Colston, Glyn Harper, Phillipa Werry, Anna Mackenzie, Maria Gill and Melinda Szymanik RSVP: Adrienne.Hannan@wcc.govt.nz This is a great opportunity to meet, […]
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Spooklaunch of The Ghosts of Moonlight Creek
BOO! You’re warmly invited to the spooklaunch of The Ghosts of Moonlight Creek, on National Bookshop Day, Saturday 29 October, at the Dorothy Butler Children’s Bookshop in Ponsonby, at 2pm.There will be spooky goings-on for the little horrors, our famous ghost cupcakes, prizes to be won, readings and giveaways.DRESS UP AND WIN! The child in the […]
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CREATIVE BAY OF PLENTY – ARCADE ARTS
ARCADE ARTS Creative Bay of Plenty Arcade Arts is back on Friday 21st of October, this time teaming up with Tauranga Writers to celebrate New Zealand Book Week with this free public event. “Though Tauranga Writers concentrate on words, we believe all the arts should interact, because it’s all creative, isn’t it?” says President Jenny […]
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AUTHOR TALK: RUBY AND THE BLUE SKY
In partnership with University Book Shop Otago and Ruru Press, Dunedin Libraries is pleased to host an evening with Katherine Dewar, author of climate change thriller Ruby and the Blue Sky. In conversation with Ahika Dunedin’s Dr Niki Bould, Katherine talks about the genesis of her first book, a novel about fame, power, sacrifice…and the […]
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NZ Book Council Lecture 2016
The New Zealand Book Council invites you to join us for the 2016 NZ Book Council Lecture: Tala Tusi: The Teller is the Tale in 4 Tales. Delivered by Selina Tusitala Marsh. Where: National Library of New Zealand, 70 Molesworth St, Thorndon, Wellington When: Friday 11 November, 6pm RSVP: This is a free event, but […]
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Waikato CLA – Our History Our Voices
Waikato Children’s Literature Association presents OUR HISTORY OUR VOICES Southwell School, 200 Peachgrove Road, Hamilton Saturday 29th October, 9.30am to 3pm Featured Authors: Anna McKenzie David Hill Bob Kerr This two-page brochure (pdf document) contains: Full programme Registration form Online booking information Details about the featured authors and a display of their book covers Information […]
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The D’Arcy Writers’ Grants for 2017
Applications for the 2017 D’Arcy Writers’ Grants, in association with North & South magazine, for essays of 10,000 to 12,000 words on New Zealand life and culture will close on Friday, October 28. The grants will no longer be residential, but will be increased to $5000 each and the winning essays will be published in […]
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NZ Bookshop Day
NZ Bookshop Day to be held on Saturday, 29 October Quirky events, author readings, competition and fun times for bookshop lovers This year’s NZ Bookshop Day – Your Place, Your Bookshop to be held on Saturday, 29 October promises to be a cracker of a day for all Kiwis who enjoy their local bookshops. Celebrating […]
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Wallace Foundation Short Fiction Contest 2017
Same Same But Different presents the 2017 Wallace Foundation Short Fiction Contest. The Wallace Foundation Short Fiction Contest was first awarded in 2016, replacing a previous contest, begun in 2014 by express. And this year you can choose your own storyline! The Wallace Foundation Short Fiction Contest gives New Zealand LGBTIQ writers an opportunity to prove […]
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