Meet Kiwi Authors

Science fiction and fantasy author, A.J. Ponder, is best known locally for the Wellington classic, Wizard’s Guide to Wellington. She has two beautiful Sir Julius

Adele Gaddes is a well travelled, proud New Zealander. She loves detail, learning, and being outdoors – always appreciating the little things. She has grown

Angie Belcher is both a writer and a teacher. Her love of outdoor adventure, including diving, caving, hiking, provide Angie with exciting writing prospects and

Kāpiti Coast author Anna Kenna is former television reporter, long-distance hiker and dog lover. After a 30 year career in journalism, she now writes for

New Zealander Anne Ingram is the author of the Lucy Bee series, a trilogy that follows heroine Lucy from the age of 10-15 through the

Auckland-based author Anne Kayes originally taught English and Drama in secondary schools. In 2014, she completed a Master of Creative Writing at AUT. She won

Annemarie Florian is a writer of books for young children that are inspired by her particular interest in how books and language can influence who

A Kiwi native with a deep love for history and storytelling, Anya Forest has published two Fiordland Fables books – Home from the Homer and

Becs Bartells is a designer, illustrator and innovator who was born in Putaruru, on New Zealand’s North Island. She spent part of her youth growing

Ben Spies is a young author living on the beautiful Kapiti Coast. Ben’s passion for writing led him to become a published author at the

Bill Nagelkerke is a children’s author and translator, and former children’s librarian, living in Ōtautahi Christchurch. He was convenor of the 2009 judging panel for

Brian Falkner began college intending to study computers,  but along the way he decided to shift his focus to something more creative. After gaining a

The Cross Country Kiwis kids travel activity book was created by Chanelle O’Sullivan and Sarah Drummond with kids from ages 5-12 in mind. Chanelle has

Claire lives in Christchurch with her husband, four children, and a dog and cat who closely supervise Claire while she writes. She has worked in

Wildling Books is a collaboration between Craig Phillips and Rebekah (Bex) Lipp. Craig  received the NZ Children & Young Adults Book Award for Best Illustration

Danni is a Wellington based zookeeper and conservationist with a passion for connecting children with animals and the environment. She has worked in Australia, New

David Hill is a prolific and highly regarded New Zealand writer, playwright, poet, columnist and critic. Best known for his highly popular and award-winning body

Dawn McMillan likes to write both serious and silly books, non-fiction and fiction. Many of her children’s books have a focus on animals and evoke

Debbie McCauley (Ngāti Kirimā | Tangata Tiriti) is an award-winning author, historian and indie publisher with a passion for telling the stories from our own

Deborah Hinde lives with her partner in the small village of Wharepapa South in rural Waikato. She has illustrated more than 80 titles, both fiction

Deborah Robertson (Ngāi Tahu) is a teacher, outdoor-enthusiast and crafter of many things including stories. She completed the Master of Creative Writing at the University of

Denika lives in Wellington, New Zealand. A teen author, she has an unrelenting passion for fantasy and dystopian writing. Denika has loved writing ever since

Des Hunt lives at Matarangi on the Coromandel Peninsula. Some years ago he made the transition from writing textbooks for secondary students to novels for

Diana (Dee) Jamieson has been professionally involved with horses most of her life. Based in North Canterbury, she co-founded a highly regarded Warmblood sport horse

Whangarei-based author Donna Blaber spent most of her childhood with her nose in a book, reading everything she could get her hands on. She grew

Taupo based author and illustrator Donovan Bixley has illustrated more than 120 books, published in 31 countries, translated into 19 languages. He’s been awarded as

Eileen Merriman’s first young adult novel, Pieces of You, was published in 2017, and was a finalist in the NZ Book Awards for Children and

Elaine grew up in Scotland with her nose in a book. She worked in London for many years before moving to the Bay of Plenty

Eleanor Kit is the pen name of Michelle Wade. A pen name inspired by two hardworking business minded grandmothers, who provided an exemplar for my

Along with the Eugene’s Island book series, Elizabeth is the author of children’s book World Folk Tales (published by Giltedge), poetry collection Family Instructions Upon