Thursday, April 24, 2014

New novel from one of our great story tellers which he (Owen Marshall) will be talking about at the Auckland and Dunedin writers’ festivals in May





With his bestselling historical novel telling the tragic story of William Larnach behind him, Owen Marshall returns to things contemporary in his latest novel, ‘Carnival Sky’, which he’ll be talking about at the Auckland and Dunedin writers’ festivals in May. Here are the event details:

CHAIN REACTION - AN OPEN INVITATION FROM THE UNIVERSITY BOOK SHOP, DUNEDIN

Please join us to celebrate new writing by Kay McKenzie Cook, Breton Dukes, David Eggleton, David Howard, Owen Marshall, Vincent O'Sullivan and Paddy Richardson.

Date: Wednesday, 7 May
Time: 5.30-7.30pm
Venue: Athenaeum Library, 23 Octagon
Free admission but please confirm your attendance with Bronwyn: bronwynw@unibooks.co.nz. Phone 03 477 6976


AFTERNOON TEA: THE A TEAM
SATURDAY MAY 17 – 2.30-4.00PM
THE LANGHAM HOTEL, AUCKLAND

Celebrated New Zealand novelists Fiona Kidman, Owen Marshall and Jenny Pattrick read from their latest novels (The Infinite Air, Carnival Sky, Heartland respectively) and talk about their Iiterary addictions. What better company as you feast on a gorgeous afternoon tea in the surrounds of the plush The Langham, Auckland. Chaired by Carole Beu. 

Standard $55; Patrons $48

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