UPCOMING EVENTS
May 1st 2027 – Ages of Pages
I’m planning on attending this event again in 2027. Not sure yet if it will be as an Author Vendor or as a Reader!
Watch this space!
However I end up attending, I’ll be there to support my fellow authors, buy books and talk all things bookish.
Come along and join in the event, meet some local authors, get your books signed and discover your next great read. There’s something for everyone!
Saturday 1st May 2027
9.30am – 3pm, Claudelands Event Centre, Hamilton
Free entry
PAST EVENTS
August 29th 2026 – Indie Writers Festival
I’ll be attending this event to support my fellow authors, buy books and listen to some great speakers and panels session about all things bookish!
Come along and join in the event, meet some local authors and discover your next great read. There’s something for everyone!
Saturday 29th August 2026
11am – 3pm, Te Manawa (Public Library)
11 Kohuhu Lane, Westgate, Auckland, New Zealand 0814
August 14th – 16th 2026 – Romance Writers of New Zealand Annual Conference
This years ‘Kiss n Tell” Romance Writers of New Zealand Annual Conference was a blast! I had such an incredible time meeting up with old friends and making a whole lot of new ones. Romance writers rock!
Held at the Holiday Inn in Auckland, it was 3 full days immersing yourself in all things to do with the craft and business of romance writing – my head was spinning by the end of it.
This year’s Keynote Speakers include:
* Queen of Trope – Jennifer Hilt
* Paranormal Romance Icon – Nalini Singh
* Best selling Author – T L Swann
* NY Literary Agent – Sarah Young
We had some exceptional workshops and panels, not to mention the networking welcome event and the Awards Dinner!
I even got to pitch my current manuscript I’m working on to a New York Agent! She liked it well enough to invite me to submit it to her! Sign up to my newsletter if you want all the inside goss on what its about, who the characters are and some sneak peaks to the story and into my writing process.
The 2027 Romance Conference is scheduled to be held 13th – 15th May in Wellington.
If you’re writing romance or thinking about writing romance, its a fantastic place to be. You’ll walk away full of knowledge, with a whole lot of new writer friends and the inspiration to keep going when you get stuck in the saggy middle or editing for the 100th time.
August 12th 2026 – T L Swan at Enamoured Books, Remuera, Auckland
Thank you to Enamoured Books for hosting the fabulous T. L. Swann! This event was held in conjunction with the Romance Writers of New Zealand who had bought T L Swann out from Australia as a Keynote Speaker for the Annual Conference.
On a cold, windy night in Auckland, a number of keen readers turned up for a meet and greet.
Had a bit of a fan girl moment, bought her books, pre-ordered her upcoming book, got them signed, and took photos with her and some of my fellow writers from RWNZ!
I was pretty restrained and only bought three new books 😆 (4 if you count the pre-order – but I’m not.
I also met a lovely lady called Sarah, who has to be one of T L Swann’s biggest fans! She heard about the event only 2 days prior, and jumped on a bus Wednesday morning, spent 9 hours travelling to Auckland for this 1.5 hour event. Spent the night at a cousins and then back on the bus the following morning for another 9 hours! That’s dedication for you and the type of super fan all writers want.
July 4th 2026 – WriteFest 2026
This was so much fun!
It was a jam-packed day of creative writing workshops and networking. Workshops, panels, fellow writers and lots of coffee!
This fabulous event was led by the inspiring Kathryn Burnett, a New Zealand power house in screen writing,
Improve your craft, explore something brand new or just connect with other writers
The awesome Writefest tutors and panellists are successful working writers so this is a phenomenal opportunity to learn, upskill and get inspired by the best whether you’re brand new or you’ve been writing for a while.
May 2nd 2026 – Ages of Pages
A fabulous day meeting lots of author friends, making new ones and talking all things books! Attending this event as a reader and to support my fellow authors is always lots of fun and well worth the trip to Hamilton.
Held in Hamilton, NZ, this is a free event where readers and writers can connect.
https://www.agesofpagesbookfair.com/
Jan 30th 2026 – Steffanie Holmes Book Launch
I got to go to the book launch on Friday for one of my favourite authors – the kooky, spooky, incredible Steffanie Holmes and her new book “A Grave Mistake” out in NZ/Australia this week!
It’s a cosy, paranormal romance featuring enemy vampires who were once lovers, a meddling book club, a compelling mystery and endless cups of tea.
Held at Enamoured Books in Auckland, NZ, a great turnout of Steff’s fans laughed, clapped and cheered the entertainment (fitting with the book’s FMC ) and Steff regaled us with the story of her ‘research trip’ to Paris to help with writing this story and the characters.
A fabulous evening! New books and lots of goodies. Adore the artwork!
I’ve been waiting ages for this book. I read “Fangs for Nothing”, the first in the series, in 2024 when Steff indie published it. I then re-read it after she had been picked up by one of the big publishers, and re- edited and republished the book. Now finally book 2 is here! (And book 3 is well under way). My Sunday plans are set!
December 14th 2025 A. Jane Dove Book Launch
I got to go to the book launch of Indie Author A. Jane Dove’s latest book ‘The Witchness Protection Programme’, the first in her new series. I love supporting my fellow writers and finding new books to read! To be a writer, you must first be a reader.
It was a fabulous day at The Book Exchange in Glen Eden, Auckland. I got an autographed new book and a bag full of goodies, I met some lovely authors and readers, had great coffee and cake, of course there were lots of books!
I’m looking foward to curling up on the couch soon and reading ‘The Witchness Protection Programme’
A humorous, cozy fantasy with a little spice and a curvy, over-thirty heroine.
A healing witch in hiding, a bookstore on the edge of dragon territory, a baby dragon, and a very flirtatious handyman with far too many secrets.
What more could you want?
August 15th – 17th 2025 RWNZ Conference – “Heart of a Story’
A fabulous 3 days of learning, growing and making new writer friends! Truly inspiring and great for refocusing your energy. I’m already looking forward to Conference 2026!
Had my own couple of fangirl moments too, getting to meet some of my favourite authors!
I’ve already booked out next year’s conference in the calendar ❤️
