Events

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Upcoming events

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Local Readers and Authors Day
What? Hang out with local readers and authors, and talk about books! There’ll be a romance writers panel, the launch of Riley Chance’s audiobook, and the launch of the library’s awesome Versions anthology.
When? 2:30–6pm, Saturday 15 November 2025
Where? Palmerston North Central Library, 4 The Square, Palmerston North
How much? Free entry
More info: blog post, Library event listing, Facebook post, debrief blog post.

Hawke’s Bay Readers and Writers Festival: The Most Famous Authors You’ve Never Heard Of
What? Catherine Robertson will chair a panel discussion asking Kate O’Keeffe, James Russell, and G. B. Ralph what it takes to be a successful indie author.
When? 2pm, Sunday 12 October 2025
Where? Assembly Ballroom, Toitoi: Hawke’s Bay Arts & Events Centre, Hastings
How much? Ticketed event (check festival website for cost)
More info: blog post, HBRW event, debrief blog post.

Palmy Drag Fest: Rainbow Fair
What? A fair with 50+ stalls featuring LGBTQ+ creators, products, and services. I’ll be there selling books, signing books, and chatting with readers!
When? 10am–2pm, Saturday 4 October 2025
Where? Fly Palmy Arena, 61 Pascal Street, Palmerston North
How much? Free entry
More info: Palmy Drag Fest website, blog post.

Clues, Crime and Craft: An evening of mystery fiction
What? Palmerston North authors Bing Turkby, G.B. Ralph and Riley Chance pop over to Napier to chat with the marvellous Louise Ward. Come along for a fun evening of murder most mysterious, a modicum of mayhem, and maybe even some music!
When? 6:30pm, Thursday 28 August 2025
Where? Wardini Books, 46 Hastings St, Napier South, Napier
How much? Free entry
More info: blog post, Facebook event, debrief blog post.

The book launch of Against the Grain by Bing Turkby
What? I will be speaking with fellow cosy mystery author Bing Turkby for the launch of his latest book: Against the Grain (Guitar Store Mysteries #3)
When? 6:30pm, Thursday 24 July 2025
Where? Palmerston North Central Library, 4 The Square, Palmerston North
How much? Free entry
More info: blog post, Facebook event, Library event listing, The Post article, Manawatū People’s Radio recording.

Mystery in the Library: Mysterious Manawatū
What? Another “criminally good evening” with five Kiwi crime writers on an author panel.
When? 6pm, Friday 2 May 2025
Where? Palmerston North Central Library, 4 The Square, Palmerston North
How much? Free entry
More info: blog post, Facebook event, Library event listing.

Mystery in the Library: Riverside Wrongdoings
What? A “criminally good evening” with four Kiwi crime writers on an author panel.
When? 6pm, Thursday 10 April 2025
Where? Whanganui District Library, 1 Pukenamu Drive, Whanganui
How much? Free entry
More info: blog post, Facebook event.

Wellington Pride Festival: Out in the City
What? An “all-day family friendly fair event with over 80 stalls, stage performances, delicious food and drink and a jampacked day of LGBTQIA+ celebration and vibes.”
When? 10am–4pm, Saturday 22 March 2025
Where? Odlin’s Plaza, Wellington (i.e. between Wharewaka and Te Papa)
How much? Free entry
More info: Wellington Pride Festival website, Facebook event, blog post, blog post.