Talia Marshall's debut book Whaea Blue (2024) is a force of nature. Abandoning neutral expressions of praise, New Zealand's reviewers have spoken of it in tones of dazed warning: the book is 'stunning', 'haunted', and 'alarming in its honesty'. But while it has its wild moments, it also has notes of humour and gentleness, 'whaea' means mother or aunty...
The preposterous conclusion to last week's episode! (Read Part One here!)
That Saturday, Gracie knocked on Dawn’s door holding a Tupperware container in one hand....
We’ve been having a busy time with Iliad book promotion recently, in large part thanks to our gifted, energetic and absurdly generous friend Michael...
“the fairest and strongest house in the world”
Jean Froissart (1333-1405)
It’s a fortress as much as a palace. Its high stone walls and towers reach...
