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Writing for theatre weekend

5/10/2022

Playwrights Association
of New Zealand (Inc)

is planning a weekend of writing
in March 2023
surrounded by the glorious colours of Central Otago.
We’re immensely privileged to have as guest speaker
Emily Duncan PhD
Burns Fellow at Otago University 2019
who will lead us through her workshop
‘Detailing the Drama’.
See and hear some of the best 10 minute plays
our members have written in the last few years.
The seminar is open to all, members and non-members,
those who enjoy theatre, or want to learn more
about writing successfully whatever the genre.

Friday evening 3rd March till Sunday morning 5th
Venue: Clyde Memorial Hall
Full registration: $180.00
Partners/companions: $65.00
Saturday night dinner included
For further details
Email: playwrightsnz@gmail.com
subject line: 2023 Seminar

Yesterday

20/9/2022

  Yesterday, 19 September, was Women’s Suffrage Day in New Zealand.
   This country is very proud that New Zealand, in 1893, was the first in the world to recognize women’s right to vote. My grandmother was one of the 25,519 citizens who signed the petition that saw the legislation passed. She is a hero in our family.


     Yesterday, Queen Elizabeth ll was laid to rest after an unprecedented 70 year rule.

And yesterday I received the first print copies of my latest book – my 13th – and was reminded what a huge amount of work goes into producing a book. Months or years of writing, then all the additional work that sometimes seems more onerous than the actual writing.

This one, Rushton Roulette, is a light novel aimed mainly at women. It’s about four women, now retired following long working careers, who decide to take up various challenges, to show themselves and their families there’s still good years and life in them yet.

The three occasions – Suffrage Day, Queen Elizabeth, and the appearance of my print book – were coincidental in their timing, with my milestone by far the least important and impressive.

But now, when I think about it, I can't help wondering if my grandmother, as she signed that petition as a young woman, foresaw such a very different age to come.

I’m sure she wouldn’t have imagined women doing the things achieved by the four in my book, and I wonder about her reaction.

It's here!

17/9/2022

Coming to other bookstores soon

Springtime

2/9/2022

Freesias time again

Cover reveal

23/8/2022

It’s been quiet on this page for a while.
Yes, I’m okay, thanks for asking – well, someone did!
You know that when a writer goes quiet they’re up to something,
and here's a clue –
the cover of my coming book.

Written purely to entertain.

“We’re not committing suicide here. Trust me, we’re coming back.”
Four women resist the thought of sliding into old age and decide to meet the challenge head on.
“It’s a bit like Russian Roulette,” says Heather.
“The chances are better in that,” replies Merryn, “there it’s only one in six that you get the bullet.”

Will they, won’t they, see it through?
If stories of women acting contrary to expectations are your choice, this
novel is for you.

Coming very soon – I’ll let you know!

In my garden - 7 May 2022

7/5/2022

Possum.
This is not a welcome feature.

In my garden - 19 April 2022

19/4/2022

Tibouchina Lasiandra
It's such a glorious sight when this tree is in full flower

In my garden - 14 April 2022

14/4/2022

Bananas

In my garden - 5 April 2022

5/4/2022

Feijoas
I've been busy over the past few weeks processing these -
freezing and making jam.
As well as eating them fresh of course! Yum! Stunning fruit.

In my garden - 26 February 2022

26/2/2022

Aubergines