Monday, February 03, 2014

Takapuna Library Author Event

Deborah Shepard: The art of memoir 
When: Wednesday 12 February, 6pm  
Where: Takapuna Library, level 1
Cost: $5, or $2 for Friends of Takapuna Library the Michael King Writers Centre

What would you like to know about the art and craft of memoir? The Friends of the Takapuna Library and the Michael King Writer’s Centre invite you to an inspirational talk by author and renowned teacher of life writing, Deborah Shepard.

Deborah is a life writing mentor for the New Zealand Society of Authors, has taught for the Centre for Continuing Education at the University of Auckland and will run a series of master classes for the Michael King Writers’ Centre in 2014.

Her books include Her life’s work: conversations with five New Zealand women, Between the lives: partners in art and Reframing women: A history of New Zealand film. A new memoir called Pain journal: giving yourself to life is due out this year.
  
Deborah's talk will include readings and excerpts from a new work in development, Writing your heart out: the art and craft of memoir for which she was awarded a 2013 Michael King Writers’ Residency.

Booking is recommended for this event. To reserve your place, please phone Takapuna Library on 09 486 8469 or email Helen Woodhouse.
Photo by John McDermott.


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