Technical Storyteller
I’ve been in Dunedin the past month on a residency at Caselberg House in Broad Bay. The Otago Peninsula is such a magical place – ideal for creatives! Aside from writing, I’ve been busy taking part in the NZ International Science Festival – including launching my new book at the University Book Shop. Exciting! (And … Continue reading Take Me With You 3! takes flight
What a crazy year. Not all bad, but lots to juggle – I’m sure many of you know what that’s like. Which is why it’s taken so long to post about the amazing six-week research trip I went on during the New Zealand autumn. My trip was all about meeting and interviewing people, visiting places … Continue reading Exciting happenings on the Jean project
The writer has been actively engaging with audiences recently, following a period of isolated writing. They’ve collaborated with the University of Canterbury’s alumni support team and earned the Charles Fleming Publishing Award. After a week in Dunedin presenting an author’s talk, they are now developing a new approach to their creative work and revamping their website.
Last Wednesday I was delighted to lead a new mystery day tour for my friends at Take it Easy Tours. This time, Jason was our driver as we meandered the picturesque backroads of Rangitikei and Manawatu. There are so many interesting technical stories in this part of the world!
What an unexpected delight to receive a Charles Fleming Publishing Award from the Royal Society Te Apārangi. Such a big deal! Check out the details here. The grant will help with preparation of my next book-in-progress – ‘Take Me With You 3!: A Self-Drive Guide to the Engineering Heritage of Coastal and Central Otago’. No … Continue reading Thanks, Royal Society Te Apārangi!
How wonderful to be a speaker at the Australasian Engineering Heritage Conference 2022 – right in the heart of Sydney, Australia! And so good, after Covid, to be able to meet with others in person once more.
One of the best parts of the book making process – delivery day! Thanks to the team at H&A Print for once again doing such an awesome job with layout and production. These lovelies are now winging their way out into the world to their readers.
How cool to be able to share just a wee taste of our wonderful Whanganui story with RNZ listeners on the Kim Hill show yesterday. Jean Stevens was an outstanding hybridiser. Not only did she create new iris introductions like TB Pinnacle and TB Sunset Snows which were beautiful and unknown before, she also created … Continue reading Telling Jean’s Story on Radio NZ
Yesterday I had the privilege of leading a Take it Easy tour group on a day trip to visit some of Whanganui’s fascinating engineering and industrial heritage locations. We had such a good time! Complete with perfect lunch and feet-up break at Coopers in Wilson Street at midday, and a home baking and tea/coffee picnic … Continue reading Taking it Easy
I’m thrilled to announce that ‘Take Me With You!’ has been Highly Commended for the Engineering New Zealand Heritage Awards 2021. Woohoo! Check out all the winners here.
Karen Wrigglesworth 
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