Authors

Adrienne Jansen writes poetry, fiction and non-fiction for both adults and children. She’s published several collections of poetry, and is the co-founder of Landing Press, a small Wellington publisher of poetry that many people can enjoy. She lives at Titahi Bay, north of Wellington.

In 2011 the late Dr Guy Jansen (1935-2019) was awarded a MNZM for services to music. He was a renowned music educator and choral musician, and in 1979 founded the New Zealand Youth Choir - reputed to be the first national youth choir in the world.

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Darren Jarrett has carved out a serious name for himself in New Zealand’s hospitality scene. He is the owner of multiple Auckland bakeries, but it's his St Heliers store, Ashby Pies, that’s earned cult status. Blending his passion for the NZ Warriors and epic pies, Darren has turned Ashby into a must visit destination bakery.

Karen Jarvis is a painter and photographer, and the author of three biographies and a children's book. She has worked in the arts with children, neurodiverse adults and seniors as an arts facilitator, performer and creative caregiver. Publications: Star Fairy's Top Secret Guide to Fairyland, Pan MacMillan Australia, 2007 To Cut A Long Story Short, Life Stories, 2017 Good Clean Fun, Life Stories, 2018 A Skylark Sings, Life Stories, 2019 Since establishing Little Artbook Press in 2024, she has published Lost and Found (a book of paintings) and Reframed. Karen lives with her family in Titirangi, Auckland.

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MELANIE JENKINS is an acclaimed photographer known for her ability to capture the essence of culture and cuisine through her lens. Her passion for storytelling has taken her around the globe, and her fine art photography has been featured in exhibitions and publications internationally. Take Me to Spain is a deeply personal project, inspired by

Lynn Jenkins is a clinical psychologist, author and mother of three. She is passionate about early intervention in the social and emotional development of children, and has written several children’s books on such topics. Kirrili Lonergan is a children’s book illustrator, art therapist and mother of four. She has illustrated several picture books as well as creating designs for clothes, prints and pottery. She is passionate about illustrating picture books that have a ‘healing’ message.

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