Authors

Born in Madrid (Spain) and trained as a scientist, Tatiana's passion for writing goes back for as long as she remembers. Writing stories has always been part of her life. Following her move to New Zealand in her mid thirties, she rediscovered her passion for writing stories, and took several courses in creative writing from the New Zealand Writers College. Tatiana has won the second award of the '1st Letras Latinas short story competition' in 2014 organised by Alac Inc in Auckland, New Zealand, with her story 'A trip to Vienna'. Tatiana also had two mini short stories, 'Farewell' and 'If I went there for a second time', published in English and Spanish in 2018 by Letras Latinas Publishing House. In addition to science, Tatiana has recently started a business as a life coach. In her spare time, Tatiana loves reading as much as she can, spending time with her daughter, catching up with friends, dancing, tramping and travelling.Tatiana lives in Wellington (New Zealand) with her daughter and their lovely Golden Retriever. 'A trip towards the sunset' is her first novel.

Lucy Godoroja has always had an interest in the creative process, whether through the handcrafts of sewing and needlework or jewellery making, to the design of large or small objects. She owns a popular button shop in Newtown, Australia, called ‘All Buttons Great and Small’.

Peter Goes lives in Belgium, where he works as a freelance illustrator. He has also worked as a stage manager and studied animation at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts (KASK) in Ghent, Belgium.

Matiu TahiMatiu was born and raised in the valleys of the Te Urewera. He is the archetypical Tuhoe who has maintained a life-long involvement with his Tuhoe heritage. Modest about growing up around people of a different time, of a world long past, he draws on their knowledge, on their stories, on their practices to help people navigate the ever-changing world.Charlotte GoguelCharlotte a German New Zealander who was born and raised along the beautiful coast of Te Whanga-nui-a-Tara. She is trained and experienced in architecture and design, both in Wellington and overseas. Her te reo journey introduced her to the wonderful art of mau rakau. She has a love of culture, te ao Maori and desires to bring people together and share knowledge.

The distinguished authors included are: Dame Christine Cole-Catley • Nigel Cox • Allen Curnow • David Eggleton • Patricia Grace • Charlotte Grimshaw • Stephanie Johnson • Dame Fiona Kidman • Michael King • Elizabeth Knox • James Littlewood • Bernard Makoare • Paula Morris • Rod Oram • Geoff Park • Vincent O’Sullivan • Chris Price • Te Radar • Dame Anne Salmond • Maurice Shadbolt • Tony Simpson • Robert Sullivan • Ngahuia te Awekotuku • Marilyn Waring • Ian Wedde • Peter Wells • Maualaivao Albert Wendt

The distinguished authors included are: Dame Christine Cole-Catley • Nigel Cox • Allen Curnow • David Eggleton • Patricia Grace • Charlotte Grimshaw • Stephanie Johnson • Dame Fiona Kidman • Michael King • Elizabeth Knox • James Littlewood • Bernard Makoare • Paula Morris • Rod Oram • Geoff Park • Vincent O’Sullivan • Chris Price • Te Radar • Dame Anne Salmond • Maurice Shadbolt • Tony Simpson • Robert Sullivan • Ngahuia te Awekotuku • Marilyn Waring • Ian Wedde • Peter Wells • Maualaivao Albert Wendt

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Doug Gold has had a long and successful media career. With a business partner, he set up the More FM radio network and, later, was a founding partner of NRS Media, an international media company with offices in London, Atlanta, Toronto and Sydney. He has won numerous broadcasting awards and consulted to major media networks globally. He lives in Wellington with his wife, Anemarie.

Irma Gold is an award-winning author and editor of books for adults and children. She is the author of five picture books and Ambassador for the ACT Chief Minister’s Reading Challenge. Irma is also Co-Host of the Secrets from the Green Room podcast.   Susannah Crispe is a Canberra-based children’s book illustrator with a background in zoology and art history and a love of beautifully crafted books.

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