Helen Vivienne Fletcher is a children’s and young adult author, playwright and spoken word poet. She has won and been shortlisted for numerous writing competitions including winning the Outstanding New Playwright Award at the Wellington Theatre Awards and making the finalist list for the Ngaio Marsh Best First Book Award. Helen lives in Wellington with her disability assistance dog, Bindi – a five-year-old, playful Labrador who loves soft toys, cuddles, and can fit three tennis balls in her mouth at once. Overall, Helen just loves telling stories and is always excited when people want to read or hear them.

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Instagram: @hvfauthor
Twitter: @helenvivienne

Photo: Jess Charlton

Verb Festival 2020 appearances:
2pm, Nov 7: Vulnerability, fluorescent islands and resilient teabags