The Christchurch Writers’ Festival Trust is delighted to
announce the appointment of Rachael King as its new Literary Director.
Rachael King is an award-winning novelist who has worked in
the sales and editorial departments of magazines, radio and television. She
comes to the position with distinguished literary connections as the daughter
of author Michael King and Ros Henry, a publisher. She has published three
books and recently won the Esther Glen Medal for Junior Fiction for her book
Red Rocks.
Chair of the Trust, Vicki Blyth, says, “Rachael’s extensive
knowledge and personal connections with writers and publishers in New Zealand
and overseas will be a great asset to the organisation. She has strong vision
for literary events in the city and for our biennial festivals, and we are
looking forward to a dynamic event in 2014 and beyond.”
Rachael King says, “After the earthquakes, I made a decision
to stay in Christchurch and contribute to the cultural life of the city. The
job of Literary Director is the perfect way to achieve this. I’m looking
forward to building on past festivals, but also to celebrating words and
storytelling in new and innovative ways, with writers of all kinds. Audiences
can expect something a little different.”
Rachael and the Trust also wish to acknowledge the hard work
and superb achievements of the previous programme directors, Ruth Todd and
Morrin Rout. “It’s a cliché,” says Rachael, “but they really are big shoes to
fill. Morrin and Ruth are well-loved in the literary community.”
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