NZSA Northland News October 2023

EVENTS:

BRANCH MEETING

Thursday 12 October 2023, at 7.30 pm, via Zoom.

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

POETS@ONEONESIX

Thursday 26 October 2023, 5.30 pm – 7.30 pm, 116 Bank Street, Whangārei

WRITERS’ RETREAT

BY THE BAY – It wasn’t only about the writing!

SECOND ANTHOLOGY – CHANGING LANDSCAPES

Whangārei Library 3.30 Flash is launching Changing Landscapes, an anthology of flash and micro fiction. Thirty-five writers, including secondary school students from across Te Tai Tokerau/Northland, have contributed their stories on the theme of changing physical and emotional landscapes. The anthology is being published with the support of the Whangārei District Creative Communities Scheme.

Date & Time of Launch: 3-5pm, Saturday 25 November 2023

Venue: Dickens Inn, 71 Cameron St, Whangārei

 RSVP: WhangāreiLibrary3.30Flash@gmail.com

FUND RAISING AUCTION:

During the month of November Northland Branch will hold an online auction culminating with a combined in-person and online finale at our end-of-year event at the Griffin Hall in Grant Street, Kamo, on Sunday 26 November, starting at 12.00 noon.

Leading up to the auction, a spreadsheet displaying all the offerings and bids will be updated and displayed. Look out for regular AUCTION UPDATES.

A “taster” of what is to come: Children’s Books by Sherryl Clark:

MESSAGE FROM OUR OWN NORTHLAND PUBLISHER – PAVLOVA PRESS

We have our advance copies of Pav Deconstructed. Exciting times! If you want a copy you can get one here: https://www.pledgeme.co.nz/…/7603-help-us-launch-our…

https://fb.watch/nEfSZlLr3K/

BOOK SIGNING 

Patricia Fenton enjoyed conversations and signed copies of War Bride at Paper Plus, in their new location:

16 John Street, Whangārei

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– Roy T. Bennett