Writers on Mondays – Delirious: Damien Wilkins
Victoria University Press presents a series of events highlighting the very latest work of Aotearoa New Zealand writers. A lively and stimulating way to begin the week.
Acorn Prize winner Damien Wilkins discusses his acclaimed novel about loss, ageing, and second chances with writer Emily Perkins.
Mon 4 Aug 2025, 12.15–1.15pm
Rongomaraeroa, the marae, Level 4
Free event with museum entry
Damien Wilkins, winner of the prestigious Acorn Prize for Fiction at the 2025 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards, discusses his profoundly moving novel Delirious.
The novel explores untimely loss, ageing, and surprise second chances with the emotional depth that has made Wilkins one of our most acclaimed novelists.
As well as being one of our most acclaimed novelists and Director of the IIML, Wilkins is a compelling speaker who shouldn't be missed.
Emily Perkins will join Damien to discuss the art of fiction, Wilkins' extensive career spanning 14 books, and how singing and songwriting fit into his creative process. You'll gain insights into both the craft and the life of a master storyteller.
Damien Wilkins photo by Ebony Lamb Photographer