Scenes to Make Your Mouth Water
Three writers share delectable scenes from their work where food takes centre stage, and discuss how food is a key ingredient in their storytelling — the tastes and smells that have left lasting impressions.
The Haunting Wood
John Summers' Green Sea draws on true stories of people lost in the bush, where isolation can unravel a person's sense of self. Tīhema Baker's One Day a Taniwha follows a father struggling to trust what he sees. Together they explore disorientation, fear, and minds under pressure.
Ashley Andersen: Malachite
Blending dark academia intrigue with irresistible enemies-to-lovers tension, Ashley Andersen's debut romantasy is a must-read for fans of the genre. A conversation about the first book in her series, the rise of romantasy, and the power of a trope readers can't get enough of.