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Lance Burdett spent 22 years with New Zealand Police, where he worked as a crisis negotiator specialising in suicide intervention and in predicting violent behaviour. During that time, he also gained a Master's degree in terrorism, safety and security. He describes this work in his first book, Behind the Tape: life on the police frontline, published by Allen and Unwin in 2018. He remains New Zealand media's go-to person for comment on policing. Upon leaving the police, he established WARN International, a company which specializes in mental health, resilience, communication and wellness training. Through their workshops and course, the company seeks to inspire and motivate, providing participants with the skills to look after both themselves and each other; while improving organisational culture and assisting with personal growth. Recent clients include: WorkSafe, ACC, ANZ, IAG (State, NZI, AMI, etc.), BNZ, Ministry of Social Development, AA, Auckland Transport, NZTA, University of Auckland and AUT.
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Shelley Burne-Field (S?moa, Ngati Mutunga, Ngati R?rua, P?keh?) is a kaituhituhi from Te Matau-a-M?ui Hawke's Bay. She writes articles and creative non-fiction as well as fiction of all sorts, including short stories. This is her first children's story. She is an alumni of the Master of Creative Writing from Auckland University 2020 and also Te Papa Tupu mentoring programme. Her story 'Speaking in Tongues' was the only New Zealand Finalist in the 2022 Commonwealth Short Story Prize. Her work is now in print in anthologies around the world, and has appeared in Newsroom and on RNZ. Her story 'Pinching out Dahlias' is the most read short story published in Reading Room. Shelley is a proud member of the NZSA.
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Kathryn Burnett is a writing coach, award-winning screenwriter and playwright with many produced screen/stage credits under her belt including "Under The Vines", "Fresh Eggs" and "My Life is Murder." She was recently published in the horror anthology "Remains to be Told” (Clandestine Press) and the world premiere of her play "Nicola Cheeseman is Back" opened in June 2024.
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