Elizabeth-Kirkby McLeod

Elizabeth-Kirkby McLeod

If Elizabeth could travel in time she would go back to when Aotearoa New Zealand still had moa and giant eagles! Along with the Eugene’s Island book series, she is the author of children’s book World Folk Tales, poetry collection, Family Instructions Upon Release, and...
Jo Carson-Barr

Jo Carson-Barr

Jo started her author journey 20 years ago after moving to the beach town of Waikouaiti, following an incredibly busy work life. Jo collaborates with her son to produce a range of children’s picture books. Currently living on the road, she travels New Zealand selling...
Stephen Johnson

Stephen Johnson

Stephen Johnson is a former journalist who writes crime and historical fiction in Auckland. Tugga’s Mob, inspired by three seasons as a tour guide in Europe, was a finalist in the 2020 Ngaio Marsh Awards for Best First Novel. Boxed, is set in the world of animal...
Pat Backley

Pat Backley

Pat Backley is an author, born in England, but now happily settled in Auckland. Passionate about people and travel, she has lived a colourful and interesting life and her books reflect these passions. She published her first book just before her 70th birthday and now...
Tom O’Connor

Tom O’Connor

Tom O’Connor is a semi- retired, “reasonably” bi-lingual journalist, historian and political commentator who has specialised in New Zealand affairs, military history and pre-European New Zealand history for more than forty years. Tom’s first book was Death of...