NZ Society of Authors Newsletter Friday 10/5/13 Issue 12 Volume XII
NZ Society of Authors Newsletter Friday 10/5/13 Issue 12 Volume XII
NZ Society of Authors Newsletter Friday 10/5/13 Issue 12 Volume XII
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50,000 e-book copies <strong>of</strong> her novel, The Keeper <strong>of</strong> Secrets, before being picked up by publishing giant<br />
HarperCollins US.<br />
Julie will be telling her tale on the Saturday night, part <strong>of</strong> a double-bill <strong>of</strong> entertainment that also features<br />
Raglan writer and performer Antonio Te Maioha.<br />
Tickets for individual workshop sessions and author talks cost $20 or $60 for an all-day ticket. Children’s<br />
sessions and Saturday night’s entertainment are free <strong>of</strong> charge.<br />
For further programme details and to book tickets, please head to the website: www.wordcaferaglan.co.nz.<br />
Tickets are also available through the Old School Arts Centre on Stewart Street, 825 0023.<br />
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Africa; and Cheryl Pearl Sucher: the Americas - read the work <strong>of</strong> censored writers and contribute to a follow-up<br />
discussion about how fragile freedom remains for writers in 20<strong>13</strong>. Chaired by James George. Supported by<br />
PEN / <strong>NZ</strong>SA.<br />
Short Takes<br />
Members' Book Launches<br />
If you have a book launch coming up and would like us to publicise this for you, please send details to<br />
director@nzauthors.org.nz .<br />
If you have a new book send a jpg <strong>of</strong> the cover and a brief synopsis to programmes@nzauthors.org.nz and we<br />
will put it in the monthly ChapBook.<br />
Details <strong>of</strong> the launch <strong>of</strong> Just an Orange for Christmas, Stories from the Wairarapa, by Christine Hunt Daniell<br />
Hedley’s Bookshop, Masterton, Thursday 06 June.<br />
Seeking Ghostwriter<br />
An accounting firm have set a 'Big Hairy Audacious Goal' - they intend to be the Best Provincial accounting<br />
paractise in the country by 2020. They would like to write a book about how they have gone about achieving<br />
this goal. They envisage the book to be quite story-like rather than a "facts and figures" genre. The timeline is<br />
a bit up in the air - however they're keen to start writing now so they have something tangible to refer to as they<br />
make changes to their practice and work towards their goal. Accordingly, it has the potential to be quite a long<br />
timeline! Payment is negotiable. Probably best to contact on my email addressAny one interested to contact<br />
Diane McLaughlin mclaughlin@ct.co.nz.<br />
Free Research Advice & Assistance<br />
Retired librarian, Wellington based, <strong>of</strong>fers free research advice and assistance to <strong>NZ</strong>SA members.<br />
Experienced in working with authors engaged in <strong>NZ</strong> historical fiction or social history. Please contact<br />
john.cochrane@xtra.co.nz<br />
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