EVENTS:

NZSA Northland Branch meeting

Thursday 12 September 2024 at 7.30 pm, via Zoom.

Secretary, Trish Fenton, will send the Zoom link with the agenda.

POETS@ONEONESIX

Thursday 19 September 2024, 5.30 pm – 7.30 pm at 116 Bank St, Whangārei

INVITATION:

CELEBRATION:

Whangārei Library 3.30 Flash Fiction Competition – 2024

Surprise us with your Flash!

The winners are:

Adults L to R:  Kim Martins 1st, June Pitman-Hayes 2nd, Mayor Vince Cocurullo, Anne Kjaer Commended, Tracie Lark 3rd, Vera Dong Commended (absent Sara Crane & Teresa Lee both Highly Commended).

Young writers L to R: Ronan Leung Commended, Skye Sayer Highly Commended, Mayor Vince Cocurullo, Phoebe Sephton 1st, Olivia Scott 2nd, Samantha Nicholson 3rd. 

Winners came from Kerikeri to Maungakaramea, Parua Bay to Whangārei city. Stories are to appear on the library website soon.

CONGRATULATIONS:

NZSA member, Leena Taylor-Gillespie, has recently published her latest novel!

Doorway of Death

by Leena Taylor-Gillespie

“I’m a freakin’ awesome avenging granny!” I shrieked like a demented banshee into the raging wind, and relished the sound of wailing water as it rolled loose boulders away from its new path.

Meet Reyna Aundra Murray, middle-aged school teacher, as she does battle with forces of evil from other worlds. Curiosity and a serious dose of not minding her own business has led Reyna through a mysterious door to possibilities she could never have dreamt of. She discovers she is a gifted, and has abilities that could be described as magical or supernatural. What would her children and grandchildren think if they could see her on a mountain top hurling bolts of gift-woven energy at her enemies?

This is the first book in The Thousandth Way Chronicles by Leena Taylor-Gillespie

The eBook and paperback are available on Amazon and also in Kindle Unlimited https://www.amazon.com.au/Doorway-Death-Book-Thousandth-Chronicles-ebook/dp/B0D9T1SQ2T

CONGRATULATIONS:

We are proud to announce that NZSA Northland member, Janine Williams, has won the inaugural Lynley Dodd Children’s Writers Award!

NZSA Northland member, Janine Williams, (author name J L Williams) is the very first, delighted, and grateful recipient of the Lynley Dodd Children’s Writers Award.

Many of us, including Janine, remember reading Lynley Dodd’s Hairy Maclary books to our children repeatedly, enjoying the rhyme, rhythm and humour just as much as they did.

This award is made possible thanks to a huge act of generosity from Aotearoa New Zealand’s literary great, Dame Lynley Dodd DNZM, who has committed to backing this award for the future with a long-term gift.

The Lynley Dodd Children’s Writers Award is intended for authors who have established their identity in the field of children’s literature, showcasing richness, range and depth in their work. Eligible recipients should have published two or three books, whether they are picture books, junior novels or young adult novels, and should exemplify the strength and quality of children’s literature in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Getting to know our members:

Born in Liverpool, England, and raised in Papakura, Aotearoa, Eddie Williams is lead singer/guitarist for alt-folk band Number 8 Wire. He lives in Northland where he is an Outreach Librarian for Whangārei District Libraries.

Eddie won the 2022 NZSA/Northern Advocate Open Short Story Award with Lost on the River. He has had a number of flash fiction stories published in various NZ anthologies.

 A Volatile Mixtape is his first novel.

“A crazy dash along the edges of the 80’s rock scene…”Robin Whiting (UK) – Former BBC broadcaster

” I love the energy and fun of it, the terrific dialogue…”

Ann Leander (UK) Fiction Factory Judge, manuscript assessor

“Get it! Read it! Kiwiana past and present” Rod Lousich (NZ/AU) Actor & Musician

OPPORTUNITIES:

Short Story Competitions

Closing at the end of this month. Get your entries in now!

See details on this website under Competitions

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https://www.facebook.com/groups/1618171775233622  (Private members’ group)

https://www.facebook.com/NZSANorthlandBranch  (Public)

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“How lucky am I to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.”

– AA Milne