Featured Authors
Baggage Books
NEW ZEALAND STORIES
PICTURE BOOKS • MEMOIR
In 1996, Tony Hopkins and Moira Wairama founded the Baggage Co-op to share theatre and storytelling. When publishers closed, they launched Baggage Books to keep New Zealand stories alive.
Tom O'Connor
HISTORICAL FICTION • NON-FICTION
Tom O’Connor was more than a writer – he was a voice for rural communities, commentator of politics and champion of learning our New Zealand history. Through his words, he brought the past to life, explored the issues of the present, with humour, empathy, and insight.
Jodie Shelley
CONTEMPORARY FICTION
Jodie Shelley has released three novels in as many years, and she shows no signs of stopping, with her fourth novel touted for release in 2026. Shelley writes novels set in New Zealand, which are easy to read and fun, but which explore grittier themes such as problem gambling and family harm.
Geoff Lawson
HISTORICAL FICTION
Captivated by history from a young age, Geoff Lawson began writing while restoring New Zealand's last survivig paddle vessel. He later authored a book on the Krupp Number Four artillery gun and the novel Forgiven. Geoff loves bringing history to life through his writing.
Pat Backley
HISTORICAL FICTION • MEMOIR
Passionate about people and travelling the world, Pat has spent 70 years living a colourful and interesting life and her books reflect these passions. She has always been fascinated by social history and the lives of ordinary people and believes their stories should be told.
Dahlia Malaeulu
PASIFIKA CHILDREN’S BOOKS
As an award winning author, publisher and founder of Mila’s Books, Dahlia’s mission of supporting Pasifika tamaiti to be seen, heard and valued through the stories they read has gained national and international recognition.
Stephanie Ruth
NZ CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE
An award-winning contemporary romance novelist and short story writer, Stephanie lives in Te Waipounamu, the South Island, and writes popular slow-burn multicultural Kiwi love stories with heart, heat, and a real sense of home.
Denise Fitzpatrick
CRIME FICTION
As a born and bred Kiwi growing up in the South Island, Denise developed a passion for reading mysteries. She devoured Enid Blyton’s Famous Five books, before progressing to Agatha Christie’s whodunits.
Rochelle Maroon
YA FICTION
Former children’s book editor and journalist, Rochelle Maroon, has turned first-time novelist with her new urban adventure for middle readers The Talent Game – where NZ kids compete for ultimate talent.
Vicky Adin
HISTORICAL FICTION
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