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• Alan Robson : the bearded triffid
  Author of short stories, and science fiction/fantasy criticism. Links to sites connected with the word triffid.
  
  
• Ali Teo
  Includes information about the illustrator Ali Teo, and a gallery of her work.
  
  
• Amy Brooke
  Brief profile of the author with reviews of and excerpts from her books.
  
  
• Ant Sang.co.nz
  Website of New Zealand graphic artist and cartoonist Ant Sang. Features information about his illustrations, comics, studio and exhibitions.
  
  
• Apirana Taylor
  Apirana Taylor is a Māori writer, poet, storyteller, painter, musician and actor. Biography and examples of his work, application forms for his visits to schools and tertiary institutions.
  
  
• Auckland Writers & Readers Festival
  Provides a programme of the current Festival, as well as information about the writers, including reviews of their works.
  
  
• Brian E. Turner's plays and novels
  Website of the playwright and author Brian E. Turner. Includes descriptions, short extracts, and reviews of his plays and novels.
  
  
• Catran, Ken
  About the New Zealand children's writer and scriptwriter and his work. Many of his titles have a science-fiction focus.
  
  
• Chad Taylor
  Chad Taylor is the author of the novels Shirker, Heaven and Pack of Lies and the short story collection The Man Who Wasn't Feeling Himself. The site provides a brief biography of the author and reviews of his books.
  
  
• Chris Slane portfolio
  Homepage for the New Zealand-based cartoonist, including biographical information, interviews and examples of his work.
  
  
• Colin James : political journalist & analyst New Zealand
  Papers; speeches; columns previously published in the New Zealand herald and in Management magazine and articles by the New Zealand journalist and author.
  
  
• Dame Ngaio Marsh's home
  Introduces the home of New Zealand crime author and Shakespearian producer Dame Ngaio Marsh, where she lived for 77 years, it was designed by Christchurch architect Samuel Hurst Seager and is open to the public by appointment only. Site includes bibliography of her fiction and non fiction and books about the author and her work.
  
  
• Daphne Claire, Laurey Bright : romance writer
  Site of New Zealand romance writer Daphne Claire, who writes as Laurey Bright, Clarissa Garland, Daphne de Jong and Lorel Clair. Information about the author; list of her published work; hints for aspiring writers; about the romance writing course she runs with another author and links to the reading rings she has set up.
  
  
• Gavin Bishop : author and picture book artist
  Provides a brief biography of Gavin Bishop, images and descriptions of his published works, and details of his lectures, exhibitions and academic publications.
  
  
• HarperCollins.co.nz : welcome to HarperCollins Publishers New Zealand
  Information about new books published and distributed by HarperCollins NZ. Has summaries, extracts, pictures of the book jackets and prices. Also inlcudes teaching notes for some young adult material, author information and events, and competitions.
  
  
• Hicksville : the website of Dylan Horrocks
  Information about Dylan Horrocks, creator of the Hicksville graphic novels. Includes examples of Dylan's writings and art work, Dylan's blog, an online shop and links to related sites.
  
  
• Hone Tuwhare
  Hone Tuwhare, New Zealand poet. Site has a selection of his poems, list of his published works and a biography.
  
  
• International Institute of Modern Letters : creative writing at Victoria = Te Pūtahi Tuhi Auaha o Te Ao
  An international centre focusing on contemporary imaginative writing with its New Zealand headquaters at Victoria University. It incorporates the University's Creative Writing Programme. Awards; courses; staff; events and newsletter.
  
  
• Interviews with NZ children's authors
  Brief biographical details from Christchurch City Libraries.
  
  
• Janet Frame Estate home page : official web site of the Janet Frame Literary Trust
  About the trust set up in memory of the New Zealand author to give grants to New Zealand writers of poetry and imaginative fiction. Includes biographical information about Janet Frame ; bibliography of her works, details of current New Zealand editions of her work and of places associated with the author.
  
  
• Janet Marshall's art gallery
  Online gallery featuring the artwork of author and artist Janet Marshall. Paintings of New Zealand native birds and flora are offered for sale as well as bird models and prints. Includes some biographical information.
  
  
• Joan Druett
  Website of New Zealand writer Joan Druett. Includes biography, information about her works and book character Wiki Coffin, as well as recipes and Ron Druett's art.
  
  
• Katherine Mansfield House = Te Puakitanga
  A virtual visit of the home and garden of the New Zealand short story writer with historical details.
  
  
• Learning connections : Alan Trussell-Cullen's books for children and teachers
  Information about his books.
  
  
• Margaret Mahy pages
  Information about the author, her books and the Margaret Mahy Collection at Christchurch City Libraries.
  
  
• N Z fantasy artist, 1915-1995 : Ellinore Ginn
  Site about Ellinore Ginn, New Zealand actress, artist and poet. Her paintings, biographical details and family history information.
  
  
• New Zealand Book Council = Te Kaunihera Pukapuka o Aotearoa
  The work of the Council. Includes news; events; awards; writing and publishing courses and database of information about New Zealand writers.
  
  
• New Zealand literature file
  Lists the published works of various New Zealand and Pacific authors and provides references to critical and biographical material. It has quick links search facility. Compiled initially by Kay Stead.
  
  
• New Zealand Society of Authors (Pen NZ Inc) = Te Puni Kaituhi O Aotearoa
  NZSA (PEN NZ) represents the professional interests of New Zealand writers. Site includes a directory for people looking for an author. Resources for writers include information about getting published; a writers' toolkit; writers' rates of pay; writers' groups and organisations; awards and fellowships; books for sale; writing competitions and writing courses.
  
  
• New Zealand Writers Guild = Puni Taatuhi o Aotearoa
  NZWG is a professional, non-profit association for writers in film, television, theatre, radio, video and multimedia. Its objectives are to promote and protect the interests of its members and provide a link for writers to their peers and the entertainment industry generally. Directory of writers by catagory of writing.
  
  
• Ngaio Marsh (1895-1982)
  Provides a brief biography of Ngaio Marsh, a bibliography, critics' comments and descriptions of some of her novels.
  
  
• Peter Hillary.com
  Website promoting Peter Hillary's publishing and motivational speaking activities, including biographical information and client feedback.
  
  
• Playmarket : New Zealand's playwrights' agency & script advisory service
  Licences productions of New Zealand plays both in New Zealand and round the world. Offers sales of scripts, an advisory service for script writers and producers and has news of competitions.
  
  
• Reed Publishing (NZ) Ltd.
  Site offers searching of Reed books by author, title or category. The searcher can then order & purchase their selection. Information about this New Zealand publishing company is available, along with author profiles, details of new releases, competitions and extracts from a selected book.
  
  
• Sandra-Leigh Montford, poet
  Brief biography and some sample poems.
  
  
• Stevan Eldred-Grigg : novelist, essayist, historian
  Informaton about Stevan Eldred-Grigg and his works.
  
  
• Tessaduder.com : the official website of New Zealand writer Tessa Duder
  News about this New Zealand writer and her books.
  
  
• TFS : help and advice for writers at all stages of their careers
  Provides information on the TFS Literary Agency ands its services: assessment, mentoring, courses and advice. Also includes information on the books of Chris and Barbara Else, and Emma Neale.
  
  
• Tim Jones : writing and more
  The primary reason for this site is to let people know how to find the author's published writing. Ordering details are provided as well as links to stories available on the Internet. A list of his works is also included.
  
  
• War poetry : : the Flak jacket collection
  Poetry of Mike Subritzky: Military memories collection; Dinkum Kiwi collection; Love in the sixties. Also includes a brief biography, awards and links.
  
  
• Welcome to the world of Joy Cowley website
  Profiles new Zealand Children's author Joy Cowley includes photos, tips for writing stories and school projects, publications and links to related resources.
  
  
• Writerfind NZ : professional writers & editors online
  Founded in 1998 in New Zealand, Writerfind is an online source of high-level expertise in writing and communications-related services. Through its online directory of professional writers and editors, along with its online job advertising services, Writerfind enables independent professionals to connect globally with users of their services.