The poem ‘Lookout Soldier’ by Claire Beynon was first published in the Otago Daily Times in 2009.
The poem ‘Lookout Soldier’ by Claire Beynon was first published in the Otago Daily Times in 2009.
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Kerry Lane is a poet and playwright from Aotearoa with past lives in science and teaching. They currently live in Scotland where they work in theatre and refugee justice.
Excerpts from a new collection by Gail Ingram: anthology (n.) a collection of flowers.
Two pieces follow, extracted from our hybrid memoir Take Two. We wrote the book from the starting point of having shared a significant chunk of our lives and a mix of memories
Michal Horton began her professional life as a music therapist, working mainly with young children who were diagnosed with autism.
Rachel Dore presents a weekly chat with New Zealanders who know about writing and books, no matter where in the ...
Mad About Roosters
Liana Ashenden
Picasso sketched a rooster like it was going to expire from choking. He ...
Jenna Heller is the winner of the inaugural AT THE BAY | I TE KOKORU manuscript competition, launched in 2023, for ...
Comments from the judges of the 2023 National Flash Fiction Day competition
Flash fiction should emphasise ...
Flash fiction is defined, yes, by word count – usually up to 1000 words. People always ask about that first. But let’s not be focused only on word count.
for Hamish (1957-2022)
While his white suit was not made-to-measure, nothing he wore appeared off-the-peg for ...
The door hangs still so long its hinges rust. No voices, just bird calls punctuating the vacant air: kaka’s morning whistle, kawau’s midnight cries.
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CNF: a story + five things with Kerry Lane
Kerry Lane is a poet and playwright from Aotearoa with past lives in science and teaching. They currently live in Scotland where they work in theatre and refugee justice.
Gail Ingram: anthology (n.) a collection of flowers
Excerpts from a new collection by Gail Ingram: anthology (n.) a collection of flowers.
Take Two: Vivian and Caroline Thonger
Two pieces follow, extracted from our hybrid memoir Take Two. We wrote the book from the starting point of having shared a significant chunk of our lives and a mix of memories
CNF: a story + five things with Michal Horton
Michal Horton began her professional life as a music therapist, working mainly with young children who were diagnosed with autism.
Words From The Bubble: Rachel Dore interviews Michelle Elvy about flash fiction
Rachel Dore presents a weekly chat with New Zealanders who know about writing and books, no matter where in the world they’re living. You’ll hear conversations with all kinds of authors and writers, in all genres. It’s a pot-luck show