Tag: New Zealand
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Kiwi Cosy Mysteries
I’ve gathered together a few of my wonderful local cosy mystery author friends. But why? To shout about each others’ books! To help our readers discover more delightful tales from our home here in Aotearoa New Zealand! Also, why not! All books featured are written by authors based in NZ – and most are set…
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‘Evening with an author’ reported in the Wairarapa Times-Age
Amongst the many activities happening across Wairarapa this weekend – including a performance by the delightfully named Hogsnort Bulldogs Goodtime Band – there’s this year’s One Book, One Community event where I’ll be at the Masterton Library to answer for my (literary) crimes! I’ll see you at 4:30pm tomorrow (Saturday 28 March 2026) x What’s…
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Independent bookshops stocking The Milverton Mysteries (new addition!)
The increasingly unhinged adventures of Addison, Mabel, Jake, and Keith are now in stock in even more independent bookshops! The latest addition is the wonderfully charming Mewington’s Book Shoppe in Foxton (which is also home to Foxton Fizz, as mentioned in Fright on Stage Right). Here’s a picture of me with Nicola and Kate of Mewington’s:…
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Poison at Penshaw Hall gets a dose of book tropes
Murder on Milverton Square had a turn (right here!) so it’s only fair that Poison at Penshaw Hall gets a dose of book tropes too! This mystery is all about creativity in the community! Oh, and death… Poison at Penshaw Hall Addison Harper is back, and with another dead body at his feet. Only this time,…
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Opening lines of The Milverton Mysteries
Do you prefer to ease into a new book with a relaxing opening line? Or something a bit more explosive? Scroll down for the first four Milverton Mysteries’ opening lines and then a sneak peek at the fifth’s – which is subject to change, of course! Murder on Milverton Square Poison at Penshaw Hall Death…
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Masterton is reading Murder on Milverton Square this March
I snapped a picture outside the Masterton District Library when we blew through recently. I’ll be back in just over a month to answer for my (literary) crimes at this year’s One Book, One Community event! Tickets are on sale now so be sure to stop in at the library to grab yours! Tickets include…
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A quick walk around some real-life Milverton locations
My partner, a friend, and I explored some wetlands on the weekend. Here we are squinting into the sun in front of one of the new sculptures: The new walking tracks were completed alongside Te Ahu a Turanga (Manawatū Tararua Highway), the construction of which may or may not have provided inspiration for major plot…
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One Book, One Community 2026: Murder on Milverton Square
An entire town is reading my book this March! Murder on Milverton Square has been selected for Masterton’s One Book, One Community event culminating in an evening with the author (i.e. me!) at the Masterton District Library where I shall answer for my (literary) crimes. What’s “One Book, One Community”? It’s an excellent initiative that…
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Murder on Milverton Square is a top 10 indie bestseller
I spy with my little eye something beginning with M… It’s Murder on Milverton Square on The Indie Top 10 book chart! The Indie Top 10 features the bestselling books in Aotearoa New Zealand’s independent bookshops. This week the chart includes Murder on Milverton Square amongst some real literary masterpieces and serious commercial powerhouses! Official…