Hear Victoria University Writer in Residence Paula Boock talk about her novel-in-progress, and her work as an award-winning writer for young adults. Chaired by writer Kate De Goldi, author of the award-winning novel The 10PM Question.
Paula Boock was born in Dunedin. She combines writing with editorial work for publishers.
‘Her feisty female protagonists explore friendships and challenge traditional roles and social expectations as they cope with dysfunctional families, school and life after school, male aggression, and disasters...’
The Oxford Companion to New Zealand Literature (1998)
More about Paula Boock
http://www.bookcouncil.org.nz/writers/boock.html
Writers on Mondays
Writers on Mondays events are presented in association with the International Institute of Modern Letters, the home of Victoria University's renowned creative writing programme.
This series of free lunchtime events highlights established and emerging New Zealand writers, and occasional guests from overseas. This year the line-up includes expatriate novelist Kirsty Gunn, some of New Zealand's best poets, and a host of new talent.
See full programme details at http://www.victoria.ac.nz/modernletters/
More about Kate De Goldi
http://www.artsfoundation.org.nz/kate.html