Kiwi author showcases the world’s ecosystems in new picture book
New Zealand children’s book author Danni Rae offers a colourful and fun introduction to ecosystems around the world in her latest picture book, Calum the Chameleon, being released early December from Little Love/Mary Egan Publishing. Danni has worked with animals for over 15 years as a zookeeper, wildlife biologist and tour guide, and created two […]
Wānaka author releases page-turning historical murder mystery set in Southland
Writing as L A Joye, Wānaka author Lauren Sleeman has released an exciting historical murder mystery set in Southland. An intriguing twisty page-turner, Wrongdoings combines the scandal and tension of a small-town murder with the privations and losses of wartime in New Zealand. The book’s main character, Detective Inspector John MacBride, has his own demons […]
NZ educator helps parents understand teenage brains with new book
Wellington-based educator and speaker Kathryn Berkett knows what it’s like for parents, caregivers and teachers who feel confused and exhausted when puberty hits their young people who then seem to change overnight. Her debut book, What’s Going On In There? explains what is happening in the teenage brain, using clear, engaging language grounded in neuroscience […]
More barking mad humour from Kiwi author
Drawing on his passions for science fiction and humour, Rotorua author Tom E. Moffatt has released the sequel to his award-winning debut novel, Barking Mad. The new book, A Screw Loose, appeals to readers aged eight to 12 who love books like Robo-Dog by David Walliams, Frank Einstein by Jon Scieszka and Masher by New […]
Funny and beautiful mindfulness yarn for Kiwi kids
With an education background in primary teaching, Marlborough mother-of-five Sarah O’Sullivan has drawn on her many years’ experience working with and raising children to create a funny, beautiful mindfulness yarn for Kiwi kids. Calm the Farm tells the engaging and relatable story of a cross and cranky rooster who creates a lot of kerfuffle and […]
NZ authors can find help from online directory
A new online directory of Kiwi publishing professionals has been created to support authors looking to take the self-publishing route. Called the New Zealand Indie Publishing Directory – https://nzindiepublishingdirectory.co.nz/ – the site was developed by children’s author Kate Gordon-Smith to help other New Zealand authors looking for editors, proofreaders, designers, printers and publicists. “The NZ […]
Wānaka author writes from the heart with second junior fiction mystery
Wānaka author Kate Gordon-Smith has tapped into everything she loves about dogs and children’s adventure stories when creating the second book in her Red Collie Mysteries series for young readers aged seven to ten. Maddison McQueen and the Disappearing Dogs (publication date 8 October 2024) continues the adventures of ten-year-old Maddie and her red-and-white Border […]
New, fun, dog-filled, small town mystery for Kiwi kids
A new book from Wānaka author Kate Gordon-Smith will appeal to young readers who love dogs and have a nose for solving a mystery. Maddison McQueen and the Cupcake Mystery is the first book in the Red Collie Mysteries series, which is intended for seven to ten year olds. The fast-paced story is set in […]
Light-hearted children’s book addresses screen time concerns
Tauranga children’s book author, teacher and mother Nicole Miller wants to encourage us to put down our devices and not miss out on real life. Nicole’s second book, Daisy McCray and the Wave of the Day, is published by Little Love, an imprint of Mary Egan Publishing, and focuses on the exciting adventure of Daisy […]
PR professional wins at the NZ motorsport media awards
Awards were presented in five categories to motorsport media representatives at MotorSport New Zealand’s annual awards night in Wellington on Saturday 26 May. The awards for two categories of photography, news and feature journalism or production, and communications were part of an evening celebrating New Zealand motorsport at Wellington’s TSB Arena where more over 50 […]
What is public relations?
Public relations, also known as PR, includes a variety of tactics that strengthen your credibility, enhance your image or influence public opinion. These tactics, including speeches, special events, promotional activities, product launches, product give-aways, sponsorship, newsletters, annual reports, articles and media releases are targeted to an audience. PR involves communicating who you are, what you […]