Author Spotlight: Stacey Broadbent What is an early book / author that inspired you to write? I adored Sherryl Jordan growing up. Her books Rocco and The Juniper Game are two that have stuck with me. The vivid imagery she created was something I hadn’t experienced in books before, and I fell in love with them. I …
These New Zealand writing competitions are listed by deadline. From the number of people looking at this site for writing contests, I can see there are lots of other kiwis looking for creative opportunities. I’d love to connect with other kiwis who write or read. Check out the New Zealand writer interviews too. Each month, I …
My very first New Zealand author interview of 2020 is AJ Lancaster. She writes romantic gaslamp fantasy books about fae, magic, and complicated families. She has just published the third book in her quartet series. What is an early book or author that inspired you to write? What are you reading now? Fantasy is the …
Some of us here in New Zealand are a bit excited because the next Worldcon is being held here. From 29th July to 2nd August 2020, Wellington will be home to Conzealand. As well as writing panels, fun and demonstrations, it will be a chance to meet and network with professionals in the industry. But …
Andi C. Buchanan is a writer of speculative fiction who has had short stories published in various magazines and won a Sir Julius Vogel Award in 2019. From A Shadow Grave is their new release. The novella is based on a historical murder of a teenager by the Mount Victoria tunnel and combines history, urban fantasy and time …
This month, I have Nod Ghosh, one of New Zealand’s best writers of short form fiction, on the blog. Nod’s stories have won prizes and many pieces have been published in New Zealand and overseas, including in Landfall, London Grip, Connotation Press, Blue Fifth Review, The Citron Review, Spelk Fiction and Mindfood. K: What is …
Welcome to my ninth interview with a New Zealand writer. April’s featured writer is p.d.r. lindsay, and yes, I meant to type small letters. Read on to find out why this is so important and how a group of independent authors can do great things. She writes historical fiction novels and has sold over a …
“I was a pretty vocal kid, and was often ticked off for ‘telling long-winded fibs’”
Today, I’m interviewing a prolific author and mother of two, Soraya Lane. She writes full-time and has an impressive library of books to her name! I am keen to find out her secrets to juggling the writing life and parenting. The Interview KJ: What is an early book / author that inspired you to write? …
The New Zealand writing competitions are listed by deadline. Scroll to the bottom for more paying markets. This site is updated often so please subscribe to keep up to date with opportunities. From the number of people looking at this site for writing contests, I can see there are lots of other kiwis looking for creative opportunities. …