Out there promoting it (and me)

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.

Thanks, Royal Society Te Apārangi!

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!

Writing in Dunedin

I have just completed the first week of my second stint at the Robert Lord Writers’ Cottage in Dunedin.  I was offered a residency in two parts – three weeks in August/September, then seven weeks from November to January. Although unintentional, this split in my time has worked very well for me. This photo was … Continue reading Writing in Dunedin

A visit to Alfredton School

On Tuesday 9th April, as part of my Kaiparoro residency, I was fortunate enough to visit the Years 6-8 children in Huia Room at Alfredton School.  It was a glorious blue sky morning!  I was welcomed to Huia Room by teacher Brenda O’Donnell and introduced by Chris Daniell from NZ Pacific Studio, who was also … Continue reading A visit to Alfredton School