Tag: NZ books

Lee Murray Dawn of the Zombie Apocalypse

Today I’m interviewing Lee Murray about her latest children’s book, Dawn of the Zombie Apocalypse, a clever book that breaks with tradition and presents a classic theme in a new light. These zombies are not like anything you’ve seen before. I loved this book and thought you may too, especially with Christmas coming up. Kids…
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You could be Famous & Win Cool Dragon Swag!

Would you like to be famous? Or win cool Riders of Fire dragon swag? Yes? Read on… I’ve finished the draft of Dragon Strike, and guess what? At 180,000 words, it’s big enough to be two books! Yes, Dragon Strike and Dragon War (working title) will be coming out later this year. To celebrate the…
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Name a Spider – Winner Sue Minot

Name a Spider I’d like to announce the  winner of the Name a Spider contest that I ran on Facebook back in March! I had meant to announce the results along time ago, but was neck-deep in edits for Dragon Rift, my latest book. Then I launched Dragon Rift at Armageddon, and life went crazy…
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Monday Morning Indie Ezaara Riders of Fire review

News Round Up – Dragon Rift

I haven’t been active on my blog for a month because I’m writing Dragon Rift (book 3, Riders of Fire). Time and words here on my blog are words that aren’t happening in my new novel! However, I do have some cool news to share. Monday Morning Indie I was recently interviewed on Monday Morning…
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Check Out the Photos – NZ Launch – Riders of Fire

Riders of Fire Launch Photos We had a great Riders of Fire launch today, with archery, sword fighting, dragon crafts, a treasure hunt and medieval costumes. It was wonderful to see everyone having fun and really cool to share Dragons’ Realm with them. Giant John led us in archery.The target? Well, here he is. I…
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1 More Sleep to Go until Riders of Fire Launch!

1? Only 1 sleep? Wow! I’m so excited! Saturday is the launch of Ezaara & Dragon Hero here in NZ Both books start in Lush Valley, where it’s a crime to even talk about dragons… When Ezaara imprints with Zaarusha, Queen of the dragons, she’s whisked off to Dragon’s Hold. Read more about her adventures…
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Ezaara, Riders of Fire, book 1 - YA dragon rider adventure

Ezaara – Riders of Fire, Book 1 is here

Ezaara In Lush Valley, it’s a crime to even talk about dragons… When Ezaara meets Zaarusha the Dragon Queen, she’s swept up in a blaze of emotion and they imprint, forming a deep bond. But she must give up her home, her family and everything she knows to become the new Queen’s Rider. Ignorant and…
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Dragons & Fun with Kids at Midwinter Festival

Today I had fun at the Writers Plot & Readers Read Midwinter Book Festival. Writers Plot is a cool bookstore in Upper Hutt that only stocks books by kiwi authors They invited me to read some of my dragon books and bring along my dragon costume. Well, if I’m going to bring  a dragon costume,…
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At the Big Book Bash in Carterton, Eileen Mueller is teaching YSWW

Big Book Bash – Carterton

The Big Book Bash is coming up! The Big Book Bash is a book festival for kids and teens , featuring many Wellington and Wairarapa children’s and Young Adult (YA) authors. It’s all happening this weekend on December 2nd in Carterton. There’s fabulous line-up of well-known NZ authors, music, workshops and a carnival atmosphere. Libraries,…
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Hataitai School – NZ Book Week

During New Zealand Book Week, I had a great visit to Hataitai School, (with my rainbow-feathered top hat). 120 kids crammed themselves into a classroom, like teens getting cozy at a rock concert (minus the screaming). They were packed so tight, I urged them a little closer, until they were literally at my feet. Teachers…
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