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We are still finalizing our authors and vendors for 2026. In the meantime, take a look at last year's talent!Take a closer look at the authors and vendors who will be exhibiting at Ages of Pages, and learn what they'll have to offer. For a full list of our authors in alphabetical order, please scroll down to the bottom of the page.
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Cleo BrowneGenres: Contemporary romance, romantic comedy, MC romance, Mafia romance.
Cleo Browne is a neurospicy geeky girl from Blenheim, Aotearoa New Zealand. As a child, she realized very early on that she wasn’t a people person, so she would spend all her time reading and writing her own stories. These stories usually ended with the line “and then they died.”
As an adult, she has gotten slightly more people-y (not much) and better at not killing all her characters off when she writes. Cleo loves to write about women who don’t need a man to do their dirty work and the hot alpha men who have their backs. When she’s not writing romance novels about strong, curvy women and the men who adore them, she hangs out at home with her hubby, her boys, and her ancient greyhound. Vertical Divider
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Lynda TomalinGenres: Young adult
Lynda Tomalin lives in a small town in New Zealand, where she writes sweet, swoony kissing books about teenagers finding their place in the world.
She is a mum of three girls, and a farmer's wife, and when she's not daydreaming about her fictional characters and trying to find space for all the books she keeps buying, she works in administration (but mostly only to fund making books). Vertical Divider
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Heather ReyburnGenres: Romantic suspense, historical romance, small town romance, women's fiction
Heather Reyburn enjoyed an idyllic childhood in beautiful New Zealand, before settling on the Darling Downs in Queensland. With a passion for nature, animals, reading and all things farm related, it wasn’t long before her rural lifestyle inspired dreams of writing stories of her own.
She loves happy endings, history, suspense, and characters who remain with the reader long after “The End”. When not writing, Heather is often found in the garden or spending time with her husband and family. Vertical Divider
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Pat BackleyGenres: Memoirs, historical fiction.
Pat Backley is an author, born in England but now based in Auckland, New Zealand. She is a mother to one beautiful daughter.
Passionate about people and travelling the world she has spent 70 years living a colourful and interesting life and her books reflect these passions. She has always been fascinated by social history and the lives of ordinary people and believes their stories should be told. "It's a way of honouring my ancestors. They have no voice, so I will make sure their stories are heard." Vertical Divider
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L L HunterGenres: Contemporary romance, romantic suspense, romantasy, paranormal romance, fantasy, urban fantasy, crime fiction, mystery, YA fantasy.
L.L. Hunter is an Australian indie author of fantasy and mystery romance. She loves animals, good wine and true crime documentaries
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Andrene Low
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Trinity WoodGenres: Steamy contemporary fiction, romantic comedy.
Trinity Wood is based on Auckland's North Shore, and writes steamy contemporary everyday romance set right here in New Zealand.
She keeps busy by juggling a family, three pets, a full-time job, a romance community of authors and readers, AND writing. Vertical Divider
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Aleena AaronGenres: Self improvement, children's non-fiction
Aleena lives in New Zealand with her husband Aaron and two lovely children Antonio and Augustino.
She brings to you an activity journal book for kids: ‘A Bunch of Gratitude and Kindness’ which is a family involved project. It is written and illustrated by Aleena Aaron, co-illustrated by her son Antonio Aaron , cover page photograph by her husband Aaron Solomon and a hand printed illustration from baby Augustino Aaron. Aleena completed Master of Commerce, Master of Business Administration and certification courses in Education. She is a teacher by profession who is passionate about writing since childhood. She is also a lyricist and published 5 songs. Vertical Divider
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Mel Harding ShawGenres: Paranormal romance, urban fantasy,
spec fic. Mel Harding-Shaw is a paranormal romance, urban fantasy and speculative fiction author from Wellington. Her debut novel, City of Souls, won Agent’s Choice in the RWNZ Great Beginnings Contest and was a finalist for Best Novel in the Sir Julius Vogel Awards.
She is also a widely published award-winning short story writer, with stories in publications including Takahē, Strange Horizons, Analog, Year’s Best Aotearoa New Zealand Science Fiction & Fantasy and The Best of British Fantasy. She won Best Short Story in the 2022 and 2023 Sir Julius Vogel Awards, and an award for Services to Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror in the 2020 Sir Julius Vogel Awards. Vertical Divider
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Gareth & Louise WardGenres: Fantasy, cozy mystery, YA fantasy.
Gareth and Louise Ward are the real-life owners of independent bookshop Wardini Books, with stores in Havelock North and Napier, New Zealand.
Louise is known among the staff as Fearless Leader and Gareth as a bit of a dick; he is, however, the author of the Tarquin the Honest and The Rise of the Remarkables book series, as well as being the bestselling and award-winning author of The Traitor and the Thief and The Clockill and the Thief. Gareth and Louise met at police training college in the UK and are both ex-coppers. Louise has one murder arrest to her name, is an English Literature Graduate and as an ex-teacher inflicted Shakespeare on inner-city twelve-year-olds. She regularly reviews books on RNZ. Both are obsessed with their rescue dog Stevie, avoid housework and gardening, and live in the cultural centre of the universe that is Hawke’s Bay, Aotearoa New Zealand. The Bookshop Detectives is Gareth and Louise’s first book together. Vertical Divider
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Mary Brock JonesGenres: Sci-fi, sci-fi romance.
Mary Brock Jones lives in Auckland, New Zealand, but loves nothing more than to escape into the other worlds in her head, writing science fiction and historical romances.
Her parents introduced her to libraries and gave her a farm to play on, where trees became rocket ships and rocky outcrops were ancient fortresses. She grew up filling pages of notebooks with her stories, but took a number of detours on the pathway to her dream job. For many years, she was a sedate office worker by day and a frantic scribbler by night. After four grown sons, more than one house renovated, grandchildren, a career as a government veterinarian and a farm to play on in the weekends, her wish came true and she is now writing full time. Her books have won an SFR Galaxy Award and made the finals list for the Romance Writers of Australia RUBY awards, the RWNZ KORU awards, and the RWNZ Clendon awards. Vertical Divider
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Stacey Broadbent
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Vi SummersGenres: Steamy contemporary romance.
Vi Summers hails from New Zealand. She is a confetti queen, tea addict, cheese fiend, and hot-mess Mumma, all rolled into one international bestselling romance author.
When you read Vi’s books, you can expect heat, heart and suspense. She specialises in "Alpha Rolls and Broken Souls", and loves breaking her characters before piecing them back together. Connect with her on Amazon, BookBub, Facebook, Goodreads, Instagram, Newsletter, Reader Group (Vi's Bookish Kings & Queens), TikTok, and on her website: www.authorvisummers.com Vertical Divider
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Gary Nelson
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Anna Klein
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Deborah CarterGenres: Contemporary romance, paranormal romance, poetry, children's picture books.
Vendor: Products. Deborah Carter is a New Zealand Author of paranormal/romance and children's books. She is often found with her nose stuck in a book living precariously through the characters she discovers there.
Deborah has had a love affair with the written word from a very young age. An avid reader turned storyteller and with the support from her husband, children and dozen plus grandchildren and friends self-published her first book 'Fool me once' in 2018. With limited time to put words down, due to working a full-time job, Deborah finds her inspiration during visits to her UK homeland and other holiday destinations. Vertical Divider
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Donna Maree Hanson Dani KristoffGenres: Sci-fi romance, romantasy, paranormal romance, sci-fi, YA fantasy.
Donna Maree Hanson is a traditionally and independently published Australian author of dark fantasy, romantic fantasy and SF romance.
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I RibbonGenres: Fantasy
Ira Ribbon is the New Zealand based author of the humorous fantasy series The New Dark Saga. She shares her life with her tolerant husband, a neurotic rescue dog, and a labour-intensive vegetable patch which demands as much attention as the aforementioned.
She enjoys writing stories about a gnome fire mage burdened with demon, and wiling away the weekend arguing with her brother about the pronunciation of fantasy places. Vertical Divider
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Jay ShawGenres: Contemporary romance, sci fi romance, paranormal romance.
Jay was raised on a diet of Star Wars, 80's TV, and romance novels. So, naturally, she has a partiality for tall, dark-haired, space heroes and military men in thigh holsters.
When she's not having lunch with her most-excellent author friends or marathoning Netflix, you can catch Jay writing sexy space adventures, wolf-shifter escapades, and contemporary action romances. Despite the many trials and tribulations of her characters, it is universally acknowledged that they will discover their one great love. A love all time and space will lie down and be still for. Vertical Divider
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Nix WhittakerGenres: Fantasy
Nix Whittaker is an English teacher in the heart of the North Island of New Zealand. She lives with her cats in the shadow of an active volcano where she writes in her spare time.
Nix started as a reader to help improve her spelling as she is dyslexic, Autistic and ADHD but was hooked by the marvellous worlds of Mercedes Lackey and Terry Pratchett. As time passed and she read out the library, she was forced to write to feed her ferocious need to read. Now her books are influenced by Patricia Briggs and Anne Bishop as she is still very much a reader and so writes books she would like to read herself. Vertical Divider
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Vivienne Lee Fraser
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Angus McLeanGenres: Historical war-related fiction, dystopian, action/adventure, mystery, crime fiction, children's middle-grade fiction.
Private eye. Detective. Crime and thriller writer.
I use my own experience to inject authenticity into my stories. With multiple series in different genres as well as standalones, action, adventure and humour are the common themes. I don't do horror (it scares me), romance (that scares me more) or fantasy (dragons scare me too). Anything else is fair game. Maybe one day I'll do a Western-themed romance with a dragon-riding vampire serial killer who solves locked room mysteries on the side and podcasts about healthy eating. But probably not. Vertical Divider
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Bound and WrappedVendor: Products.
Take the hassle out of choosing from your TBR and swipe right on a Blind Date with a book instead - Bound & Wrapped is a bookish space for blind dates with a book, bookmarks & bookish candles & scents.
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Gillian St KevernGenres: Romantic comedy, paranormal romance, historical romance, historical fiction, spec fic, urban fantasy, LGBTQ+ fiction, mystery, paranormal cozy mystery.
As a teenager, Gillian St. Kevern was frustrated that the characters in the stories she read never did what she wanted them to. Now she’s an author, they still don’t.
Gillian writes urban fantasy and paranormal romance, YA, vintage mystery, and contemporary comedy. Her stories reflect a variety of LGBTQIA experiences. Vertical Divider
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John ReynoldsGenres: Action/adventure fiction, crime fiction, general fiction, young adult fiction, non fiction.
John Reynolds was born in Auckland, New Zealand. A qualified teacher he has taught in London England, Saskatchewan Canada, and Salisbury, Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe). He has travelled widely throughout western and eastern Europe and the USA. He has MA from San Jose State University, California and a PhD from the University of Auckland.
He has written scripts, screenplays several books and co-written five full-length musicals. His first novel Uncommon Enemy is in the "What If?" category. Germany has won WWII and democratic New Zealand is occupied. (This novel recently won a BooksGoSocial Gold Award and has been revised and re-released.) Vertical Divider
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Anna ElleGenres: Romantasy, paranormal romance, urban fantasy, YA fantasy, erotica.
Anna Elle is the author who navigates a constant whirlwind of chaos to craft captivating romantasy novels, delighting in creating immersive worlds and ensnaring readers in them. As a mother of two energetic boys under five, her life is a dynamic blend of family fun and mischief.
When she’s not writing or trying to wrangle her kids, she can be found in her natural habitat of eating chocolate and talking too much. With her bubbly and slightly quirky personality, Anna’s stories are as lively and unpredictable as her own crazy life. Come say hi! Vertical Divider
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Kirsten McKenzieGenres: Horror/thriller, historical fiction.
Kirsten McKenzie fought international crime as a Customs Officer in both England and New Zealand, before leaving to work in the family antique store. Now a full time author, she lives in New Zealand with her family and alternates between writing time travel trilogies and polishing her next thriller.
Her spare time is spent organising author events and appearing on literary panels at various festivals around the world. Vertical Divider
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Andrea HaylingsGenres: Young adult fiction, children's fiction, historical fiction.
I live in a small town with my husband and just a few cats. For the past 16 years I have vet nursed and am currently starting a cat behaviour business.
I have had a passion for writing since my early teens, but never really had the confidence to take it further. It has only been in the last few years I decided to pursue this passion by self publishing my first ever book, "George". I am also interested in historical pieces, especially those about war and am also working on a series of children's books. Vertical Divider
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Addison JaneGenres: Contemporary, MC romance, romantic suspense.
USA Today Bestselling Author Addison Jane is a country girl from New Zealand with dreams of taking on the world.
She enjoys bringing her books to life with strong female leads, sexy, passionate men and a rollercoaster of twists and turns that will keep readers guessing. She’s a believer in telling love stories that aren’t perfect, but that are still full of passion, adventure, and excitement. When Addison isn’t glued to her desk writing all the words, you’ll likely find her attempting to navigate single mum life with her beautiful, strong, and kind-hearted teenage daughter. Or you might spot her on the couch binge watching shows she’s already seen a million times. Vertical Divider
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Terri L OsbornGenres: Contemporary romance, paranormal romance.
Terri is from Wellington, New Zealand. Born and raised she has always been writing ever since she was a teenager. She is an avid reader of all books, especially those in the romance, crime and thriller, and fantasy genres.
She has a young son, who like his mum has a love of books, but like his dad is very creative especially with drawing. When not writing she can be found baking up a storm in the kitchen, whipping up some delicious treats while plotting either the next book she is going to write or world domination. Or she is reading books, building legos or just having fun with her little man outside tending to their strawberry patch. If you read carefully, a few of her favourite recipes can be found inside many of the series of books that she has written. With many characters either baking or enjoying said sweet treats. Vertical Divider
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Shaye TorrelGenres: Mafia romance, paranormal romance.
Shaye Torrel has always loved to make believe. As a teenager she discovered that by writing she could create windows into other worlds, letting all the imaginary people out of her brain and onto paper. But life happened and her writing was shelved for Someday.
After a brush with her mortality, Shaye realised there is no Someday, only Today. Now she is happily pursuing her dream of being an author, writing Paranormal Romance with a side of organised crime. A Dark Dawn, her first book in The Court series, was released in March '24. Her books are character driven, a little spicy and always have an HEA. Shaye lives in the South Island of New Zealand, with her partner and their four legged fur-baby and she reads whenever she can. Vertical Divider
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Holly BowenGenres: Fantasy, YA fantasy, action/adventure.
Hi! I'm Holly and I write novels. By the Moon is my young adult fantasy debut, the first in the Anguard Archives series. I live in Taupo, New Zealand, with my partner, two young sons, and a sad lack of a canine companion.
When I'm not drinking mochas and writing in our local cafés, you can find me swimming in the lake or hiding in our garden sauna, making up stories in my head. Vertical Divider
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Carne MaxwellGenres: Mystery, crime fiction.
Carne Maxwell is a former graphic designer and lives in Auckland with her husband and her two elderly cats. While her two adult children have left home, they live nearby.
Carne’s profession as an artist led her to expand into the world of writing. The atmospheric beauty of the New Zealand landscape provides her with the perfect settings for her books. Carne switches between her love of painting and writing and often combines the two to achieve her desired result. One of her favourite times is sitting at a computer, seeing her stories unfold as her fingers tap away. Designing the covers and inside layouts gives her work the finishing touches. Carne has published four books and is currently working on her fifth. Vertical Divider
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J L ParkGenres: Dystopian, LGBTQ+ fiction, horror/thriller.
J L Park is a 30 something wife and mother of two, Registered Nurse, with a small 'zoo' of animals.
When not working as a nurse, rangling growing children, or studying, J L Park dives into dystopian worlds, witnessing revolution, heartbreak and hopefully triumph. J L (she/they/ia) is also delving into horror, if today's world isn't scary enough for you. Vertical Divider
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AJ LancasterGenres: Romantasy.
Growing up in rural New Zealand, AJ Lancaster escaped chores by hiding up trees reading books. AJ wrote in the same way as breathing—constantly and without thinking much of it—so it took many years and accumulating a pile of manuscripts to connect this activity to ‘being a writer’. Along the way, AJ collected a degree in science, worked in environmental planning, and became an editor.
Now ensconced in a house with two cats and a wide variety of houseplants, AJ writes and indie publishes romantic, whimsical fantasy books. In 2021, AJ Lancaster received the Sir Julius Vogel Award for Best New Talent, New Zealand’s preeminent awards for science fiction, fantasy, and horror. Vertical Divider
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Rachel ScotteGenres: Paranormal romance.
Rachel Scotte is a paranormal romance writer from New Zealand, known for her debut series - The Cutters Cove Witches.
Think small town Gothic vibes, magic, mystery, and sexy alphas. She runs her own accommodation business full time, and is forever dreaming up her next book and its characters in her head, a coffee never too far away. Vertical Divider
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Jakki FrancesGenres: Contemporary fiction, fantasy romance.
A life long book dork, voracious reader, book blogger, regular dreamer and slightly crazy cat lady, living in outback Australia, where the best days involve random plot ideas.
A lifesaving superhero by day and putting whatever crazy is running through her head into words by night. Dreaming of love and creating different versions of the perfect book boyfriend... all with a little Aussie spin. Everyday life is woven through each story, a roadtrip taken, a person once known, a friends quirks - every character you read you are meeting someone in her life... see if you can find yourself. Writing whatever crazy happens to be in her head at any given moment. Whether a friends to lovers, a fairy tale, a fun escapade, a filthy good girl gone wrong or a sweet shifter love, you never know what you're going to get. The only guarantee is that love wins in the end; No promises of happily ever after but the promise of the perfect love for the story. Vertical Divider
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Tania RobertsGenres: Historical romance, historical fiction, historical war-related fiction.
Tania plays with numbers by day and words by night to bring history alive with a blend of humour and love. Gifting a voice to her characters as they journey through life and overcome its challenges to find love in whatever form that may take.
Set in New Zealand during World War II, Tania’s Kiwi Land Girl series follows the lives of four young volunteers who are assigned to South Island farms to learn all facets of farming. What they learn and what they sacrifice sets the course for their futures. Tania lives in Taranaki, New Zealand in a small seaside village with the mountain at her back. If she’s not at her keyboard, you’ll find her in the garden or walking in the sunshine. Vertical Divider
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Courtney Clark Michaels
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Bess ReynoldsGenres: Children's picture books.
Bess, former HOD Drama at Diocesan School for Girls, has recently published her first children’s novel Silly Sebastian, basing the story on one of the many cats that she and her husband John have owned.
The positive response to the book has motivated her to write another book, Where’s Jemima? which, like Silly Sebastian, is based on a family cat adventure, and will be available at Ages of Pages. The beautiful water colour illustrations in Silly Sebastian, done by her friend Linda Wills, will also be featured in Where’s Jemima? . Vertical Divider
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Susan Glamuzina
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Donna GoodacreGenres: Historical fiction, historical war-related fiction.
Donna Goodacre, who is of Tainui descent, is a retired high school/correctional centre/vocational school English and Foreign Languages teacher. Her career spanned some forty years in New Zealand and Australia.
She started her first novel, Finding Miriama, in 2018, when family members convinced her that her ancestors’ story, if told well, could make an interesting read. Five years of historical research later, coupled with a little poetic licence and imagination, the novel was completed. The sequel, Of Greenstone and Violins, tells the story of Hohepa, son of Miriama. Donna still divides her time between her birthplace in Tauranga, New Zealand, and Brisbane, Australia, where her close family all live. In both places she can be found on a beach or somewhere small and intimate listening to live jazz Vertical Divider
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Stephanie HammondGenres: Memoir, historical fiction, children’s picture books, self improvement/motivational, fantasy, YA fantasy, action/adventure.
Stephanie Hammond was born in Australia and now resides in Hamilton, New Zealand, with her husband, Neil. Stephanie is a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother, and enjoys the living kaleidoscope that comes through the interactions of a large, loving family. Her travels to the UK, Greece, China, India, Tibet, Canada and throughout the USA have given her inspiration for her writing.
In addition, life experiences inform her memoirs, especially the "lived experience" of love, loss and grief that came through supporting her son during drug addiction. “I write what is meaningful to me, from out of my own experiences. I share what I’ve learned, what has made me who I am today, with all my strengths and imperfections. I believe we all have similar experiences, and that it’s through connecting with others that we gain strength and develop resilience to deal with adversity. I am happy to share my story with others who may see their own journey through mine.” Vertical Divider
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Waverly WynterGenres: Sweet romance, romantic comedy.
Waverly Wynter is an accident-prone New Zealand author of contemporary romance and romantic comedy, who believes life is too short to be taken seriously.
She loves board-games, music, and curling up in a cozy chair with her cats, coffee, and a great book. Vertical Divider
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Novel NecessitiesVendor: Products.
Where books meet lifestyle - Novel Necessities celebrates the art of being a book lover with designs to spark joy in every chapter of your life. Come and check out our bookmarks, bookish mugs, and coasters.
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K Wish Genres: Contemporary romance, romantic suspense, romantic comedy, mafia romance, erotica, mystery, horror/thriller.
A lover of all things romance, K. Wish is a mum by day and a romance writer by night. She enjoys writing small town settings with protector males; but where the female lead ultimately becomes her own hero. Living in majestic New Zealand she has the perfect inspiration for the fictional world she creates and the many characters she wants to share.
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Allegra HallGenres: Romantasy, paranormal romance, monster romance.
Allegra Hall has spent her whole life writing stories in her head. For a long time they were about aliens, but more recently they've been about monsters in the 'Unravelling Monsters' universe.
She lives with her husband, son, and cat, in New Zealand. When she's not reading, writing, or busy with mum life, you'll find her in the garden. Vertical Divider
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Zoe JaeGenres: Fantasy, YA fantasy.
Zoe Jae was born in Sydney Australia, where her 9 to 5 is working as an office manager at an environmental consultancy. Working on projects and writing articles on the waste industry.
Zoe grew up with a love of ancient mythology that has deeply inspired her writing. Zoe also has a keen passion for all things horror, leading to multiple horror movie inspired tattoos and naming her 2 family dogs Spooky and Mischief. Vertical Divider
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A Jane DoveGenres: Sci-fi romance, romantasy, dystopian, fantasy.
Vendor (Services) A Jane Dove is the author of spicy fantasy and dystopian novels featuring FMCs searching for themselves, slow burn romances, and dresses with pockets.
An American expat based in New Zealand, she spends her time pondering questions about feminism, elitism, and the state of the world...if there were dragons and book boyfriends in it. Vertical Divider
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Kris de WildGenres: Sci-fi romance, romantasy, sci-fi, fantasy, action/adventure, mystery, crime fiction, horror, YA fiction, YA fantasy.
Kris de Wild’s passion for storytelling began in primary school and has since shaped his life. His writing transcends genres, captivating readers with diverse tales that entertain and provoke thought. Influenced by literary giants like J.K. Rowling, Stephen King, and Agatha Christie, Kris draws inspiration from their storytelling mastery while crafting his unique voice.
He aims to immerse readers in thrilling narratives while leaving them with lasting messages. No genre is off-limits in Kris’s world, where each story explores the depths of human experience, reflecting a keen interest in behavior, psychology, and the unpredictability of life. Beyond writing, Kris enjoys creating YouTube videos, exploring art, gaming, and filmmaking, enriching his storytelling. With a commitment to realistic scenarios and complex characters, his narratives unfold organically, embracing the tagline "No one is safe." A proud achievement includes completing four short stories in weeks, showcasing his dedication and creativity. Prepare to be transported to both familiar and fantastical worlds through Kris de Wild's works. Vertical Divider
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Aaron Dick
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Rutendo ShadayaGenres: Children's middle grade fiction.
Rutendo Shadaya is a teen author based in New Zealand. She was born to Zimbabwean parents and is proud of her both cultures.
Rutendo started writing at the age of 9 and since then she hasn’t looked back. She has accomplished many achievements such as self-publishing two books at ages 12 & 14, being published by ToiToi, being a part of the Y25 2024 cohort and many more. When Rutendo isn’t busy writing she is reading fantasy books or binge-watching shows on Netflix. Vertical Divider
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NZ Society of AuthorsVendor: Services
NZSA supports the interests of all writers by advocating for the right to freedom of expression, for fair reward and creative rights. It promotes Aotearoa New Zealand writers and writing, and maintains a community for writers.
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Laura ElizabethGenres: Sweet romance, fantasy, urban fantasy,
YA fantasy. I am a budding author, armed with my debut novel, Fawn.
Since I was a child I have dreamed of creating a book. Compiling a story so wonderful that it touched the hearts of the readers who looked in its pages. Now at 32 years old, this dream is a reality. So hunkering down in my small town, Ngaruawahia, with my wonderful husband and the tribe of gremlins posing as my children, I shall keep writing---Pouring my heart into paper and ink. Vertical Divider
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Elle AshwellGenres: Contemporary romance
Elle Ashwell has always been a hopeless romantic.
Dedicated to the swoon and happily ever afters, it makes perfect sense to combine her love of all things romance with the charm of small town life in New Zealand. Her romances are sweet and a little spicy, with green flag guys and ride-or-die friendships. When not lost in fictional small towns, Elle works in administration, is a farmer's wife and mum of three girls in rural New Zealand. Vertical Divider
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Olivia Aroha GilesGenres: Urban Fantasy/magical realism, LGBTQ+ fiction, women's fiction, Māori/bilingual, general fiction.
Olivia Aroha Giles is a Māori writer and contemporary artist, of Kahungunu ki Wairarapa, Te Ati Awa, Ngati Kuia, Te Whanau a Apanui, te ati Haunui a Paparangi, Scottish and Irish descent, born in 1960s Wainuiomata and now lives in the cultural and creative renaissance hub of Otaki.
She is the Creative Director for Dusky Productions, a Porirua based boutique publishing house. She’s had a wide and varied career spanning working in her parents' Dairy, farm hand, flipping burgers at Waiouru Army Camp, support to two Ministers of Māori Affairs in the Beehive, administrative support to the Lottery Grants Youth Committee, journalist, editor and fact checker, Gallery owner, chef, caterer, creator and installer of fairy gardens all whilst being a mum and Wife. She's travelled extensively and is an alumni of Whitireia NZ with a degree in applied visual Arts and Design and an Advanced Graduate Diploma in Creative Writing. All her creative work is inspired and supported by her amazing large, close extended whānau and the occasional fever dream Vertical Divider
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Vanessa EvettsGenres: Gritty women's fiction, contemporary romance.
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Adele GaddesGenres: Children's picture books.
Adele Gaddes writes, illustrates and includes photographs in books that children are drawn to. She believes children learn best with fun.
Adele is a well-traveled, proud New Zealander - think beautiful landscapes, All Blacks and Lord of the Rings country. She loves detail, learning, and being outdoors – always appreciating the little things. She has been following the plight of the pollinators worldwide, and greatly enjoys watching and photographing the monarchs and bees as they go about their very important business. The main characters are created by children as they recognize that issues in their environment are affecting the little things - the monarch butterflies and now the bees. Adele enjoys incorporating information into her books, that even the adults may not have previously known. Vertical Divider
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Ashlee SturmeGenres: Women's fiction, general fiction.
Ashlee Sturme (Ngati Awa, Te Arawa, Tuwharetoa) is a Bay of Plenty writer.
She has written numerous articles for small publications & projects, and had her stories featured in several short story collections. Her first novel is in the process of publication with a NZ publisher and she has two more on the go. She manages small indie publishing company Māia, and launched Inhale as a collection of short stories by wahine, in 2023. Vertical Divider
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North Shore Writers GroupGenres: Romantic suspense, poetry, spec fic, horror/thriller.
The Northshore Writers Group started in 2017 as a small Meetup community that has grown to almost 700 members with almost 150 5 star reviews.
Our founding member, Tim Owen, started the group after immigrating from South Africa as a way to meet new people whilst pursuing his interest in the written word. This year the North Shore Writers' books that will be available at Ages of Pages are from: Ada Marie Soto, Nikky Lee, S Jayne Bradley, Sharron Martin, and Tim Owen. Vertical Divider
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Emilia Emerson
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Enni AmandaGenres: Romantic comedy.
Vendor: Services. Enni Amanda is a graphic designer moonlighting as a rom-com author, or maybe it's the other way around.
In 2006, she and her husband moved from Finland to New Zealand and fell in love with the gorgeous islands and their laid-back people. They spent eight years traveling between the two rather inconveniently located countries, studying filmmaking and running a film festival. Through all the filmmaking, Enni discovered a passion for screenwriting, which eventually led to writing books (a slippery slope). Her heart-warming, funny stories explore real-life issues like identity, found family, and the housing crisis. These days, she lives in the Waikato, close to the rolling hills of the Shire, raising two cute, rambunctious boys while writing away and ignoring housework. Vertical Divider
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Richard PinkertonGenres: Contemporary romance, sci-fi, fantasy, YA general fiction, YA fantasy.
I wrote my first novelette when I was twelve years old and have been loving writing ever since. Now I have many works self-published most of which have been critiqued by fellow writers.
I have written detective novels, comedy, sci fi and fantasy and for the first time recently, have tried my hand at romance which may be my best work yet. I have an entire series of 22 High School novels set in New Zealand based on a couple of high schools I attended. I’m still adding to the series - The Mob from TAC. Also I have written a couple of creepy fantasy/horror novels. Plus an irreverent sci fi comedy. Vertical Divider
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Katherine Leamy
Genres: Memoirs/autobiographies, travel non-fiction
Katherine Leamy loves to travel, explore the world and connect with people. In her first memoir, she writes about her first experience of travelling solo and packing light - a month in Croatia and Italy back in 2017.
It's the trip that launched her into a positive midlife mindset, and continues to be life-changing as she markets her inspiring story of stepping outside your comfort zone and being daring! Vertical Divider
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Jessica Jayne WebbGenres: Fantasy, urban fantasy/magical realism, action/adventure, YA fantasy.
New Zealand writer who grew up in this beautiful country, Aotearoa (New Zealand). I am a huge nature lover and it's from my many walks that the ideas of my characters and their stories come to life.
I have written two published books and a few not published (as most authors do), with another series brewing in the background along with others, but you will have to watch this space. I am a mother of two high functioning boys, a teacher and thrive on the creative. Join me on my writing journey as we delve into fantasy and horror. I wonder where my next series will take us! Vertical Divider
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Darian SmithGenres: Paranormal romance, fantasy, urban fantasy, mystery, YA fantasy.
Vendor: Products. Darian Smith writes mainly fantasy and lives in Auckland, New Zealand with his wife (who also writes) and their black cat (who doesn't).
He holds two Koru Awards and a Sir Julius Vogel Award, and was a finalist for SPFBO global fantasy contest. You can see him be murdered in the Spartacus TV show if you'd like. Vertical Divider
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Athena M BlissGenres: Fantasy, urban fantasy, LGBTQ+ fiction.
Athena lives in beautiful Gisborne, New Zealand with her husband Marly and their daughter.
Immigrating from Russia to New Zealand in 2001, Athena grew up in a household full of bigotry, racism, and hateful ideology. Given the chance to move out on her own at 18 she leapt for it, putting an ad out on deviantart.com seeking a flatmate to share a house with in Auckland. Her future husband reached out to her on just as much of a whim, and they moved in together a month later. In her free time, when she isn't writing, Athena is a talented artist with a unique style that is in high demand. She proudly illustrated every image in The Sons Of Echidna, and her art has been featured in several published works. Athena is a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community, is of Ainu descent, and supports a free Ukraine. Vertical Divider
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Cat SirotaGenres: Romantasy.
Vendor: Products. Cat Sirota moved to Middle Earth (known informally as New Zealand) at the age of 12. The moody, romantic landscape inspired her passion for fantasy novels and would go on to shape her own fiction writing, setting the scene for lush worldbuilding, dark characters, and satisfying plot twists.
Every morning, at 5am, long before her rambunctious household has risen, Cat pours a cup of coffee and gets to work. When she isn’t writing and editing, she’s lost in the stories of authors like LJ Andrews Penn Cole, and Jennifer L. Armentrout. For Cat, only one thing trumps the magical alchemy of reading, and that is crafting new portals of escapism in her own stories. Vertical Divider
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Debbs MurrayGenres: Memoirs/autobiographies
“How can you truly understand the beauty of the light, if you have not first walked in the darkness”. Debbs
Debbs Murray is a wife, a māmā, a nanny, and a first-time author. Her autobiography One Soul, One Survivor – From Entrapped to Empowered is the first of her four books to be published. It is a real, and raw recollection of the abuse, and sexual violence she experienced in her youth, and later at the hands of the man she loved. It is also a heartwarming story of healing and unquestionable Hope. Debbs and her children escaped, and she now powerfully stands in the power of her survival, and weaves humour into the retelling of her journey in order to change the mindset of a sector, a national and globally. Debbs has dedicated her life and her 20+ year career to making change and has established what will be a global movement #ImMeImFree for anyone who has overcome adversity. Disclaimer – this book has violent content that may trigger readers. Vertical Divider
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Elisa ErwinGenres: Fantasy, urban fantasy.
Elisa Erwin is a film producer by day and a writer by night. She writes about magical secrets, bold heroines and the state of our world.
She's a German living in Auckland, New Zealand, with her partner and spoiled dog. When she's not dreaming up another story, Elisa loves to explore places and take up a new hobby every other week. Vertical Divider
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Esme BrettGenres: Contemporary romance, romantic comedy, billionaire romance, erotica.
Esme Brett writes spicy contemporary rom coms that are horny, heartfelt, and hilarious.
Her interests include winged eyeliner, overdressing for occasions, and the lusty 1987 cinematic masterpiece that is Dirty Dancing. Her books twist together humour, feminist rage and vivid aesthetics. She lives in Aotearoa NZ with two handsome lads, one feline, one human. Vertical Divider
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Katy ArcherGenres: Contemporary romance, sports romance, new adult romance.
Born with an avid imagination, Katy grew up creating the perfect boyfriends she wanted to date and the fierce heroines she wanted to be. There has never been a time in her life when she wasn't creating some kind of romantic tale in her head and writing was the natural choice for her to pursue.
Having spent years studying the craft, she's ready to unleash her stories on the world. And what better way to start this adventure than with a college full of sexy sportsmen. Nolan U came to her in an explosion of color and emotion and each story has been told straight from the heart. Being one of her favorite genres to read, Katy is beyond excited to share her new college sports romance series with the world. When she's not writing, Katy can be caught binge-watching teen dramas and police procedurals, singing in her shower, playing with her dogs or looking after her loving husband and kids. Vertical Divider
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Aleisha MareeGenres: Contemporary romance, romantic suspense, MC romance, billionaire romance, mafia romance, memoirs.
Aleisha Maree is a versatile author known for her compelling narratives that span dark romance, MC romance, and mafia tales, exploring the complexities of human emotion and the shadows of the heart.
With a profound connection to her characters, Aleisha infuses her stories with raw emotion and palpable intensity, drawing readers into her immersive worlds. While darkness often permeates her tales, she skillfully weaves in layers of sweetness, adding depth and complexity to her narratives. Inspired by her love affair with water, Aleisha finds solace and inspiration in the rhythmic embrace of waves and the serene freedom of lakes, where her imagination roams freely. Balancing her roles as a mother, wife, and educator in a rural community, Aleisha's writing reflects her fierce commitment to authenticity and her unwavering dedication to exploring the intricacies of the human experience. Through her craft, she invites readers on a mesmerizing journey into the depths of passion, love, and darkness. Vertical Divider
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Jordan Ford
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JO MantelGenres: Contemporary romance, LGBTQ+ fiction.
J.O. Mantel is an Australian author, and he loves creating characters that his readers fall in love with. He always had a love for reading from a very young age, and at night, could be found curled under the covers with his favourite Roald Dahl or Morris Gleitzman book. When he finds himself in a situation where he doesn't fit in, or things get tough, he escapes to a world of fiction.
He has a huge passion for writing and tries to do as much of it as he can, while juggling two regular day jobs. J.O. doesn't write your typical romance stories or romantic characters because let's be honest, that's so boring and not what all readers want! And sometimes it's not always about an Alpha male, your average heroine, characters falling in love, or happily ever after's. It was when random strangers started talking in his head, that he realised there were stories that needed to be told. And who was he to argue? After all, everyone wants that fictional book boyfriend that's so deliciously perfect in every way, right? When he's not sitting behind his desk at a computer, he's busy constructing his latest creation with his crazy Lego obsession. Vertical Divider
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Sybil WoolmoreGenres: Poetry
The inspiration for writing poetry came from Sybil's father's story, which he wrote after her mother passed. Having left home at thirteen, she knew very little about her parents and initially was so enthralled with his story that she believed it would make a great book. But, as she started to write, she found that writing in verse flowed much easier.
Her siblings were also grateful for the writing of this first poem as they also had no idea of the early part of their father's life. From there she found everyday life and happenings around her gave her material to continue writing. Now retired, and not having a mind cluttered with work, it never ceases to amaze her how these stories come to her and just must be written. She is often woken in the night, mulling over new poems and having to quickly write lines down before trying to get back to sleep again. The local Pastor has also tapped into this gift and she is often asked to write a poem to go with a Sunday sermon. Vertical Divider
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Cassie Hart
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Nikky Lee
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Shar StevensGenres: Contemporary romance, MC romance, Billionaire romance.
Shar Stevens grew up in a tiny town on New Zealand's north Island, but can now be found sunbathing in sunny Perth with her partner two teenage girls and fur baby Lucy.
She loves a mimosa with friends or spending time reading all things happy ever after in her home library. Vertical Divider
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Michelle Burt
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Trudi JayeGenres: Fantasy, urban fantasy, YA fantasy.
Trudi Jaye is the author of urban fantasy novels that feature gutsy heroines, extraordinary adventures, and unexpected magic.
She's been writing since she was a kid, and was a magazine journalist for many years, before becoming a full time author. These days she lives on a lifestyle block in the middle of the North Island of New Zealand with her long-suffering husband and cheeky teenage daughter. She likes yoga, although she's not very bendy, and karate, although she doesn't like the idea of hitting anyone. Vertical Divider
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Angela DayGenres: Contemporary romance, small town romance, women's fiction.
Angela Day is the author of the contemporary women's fiction series Jackson’s Bridge, where small-town charm intertwines with the resilience of extraordinary characters.
She lives in the subtropical Bay of Islands in the Far North of New Zealand, but grew up on the Canterbury Plains down south, under the extraordinary Southern Alps—which may be why she spends her time writing in fictional mountain towns where everybody knows your name. Vertical Divider
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Julie LeggGenres: Non fiction
Julie Legg is the author of The Missing Piece: A Woman's Guide to Understanding, Diagnosing, and Living with ADHD. Diagnosed at 52, she brings a deeply personal and insightful perspective by weaving together her own experiences with those of other late-diagnosed adults, alongside research findings and practical strategies.
Raised in remote and rural communities across New Zealand, Julie now calls Ōhaupō home. Her upbringing fostered a deep appreciation for resilience and adaptability—qualities that shape her approach to ADHD advocacy. Through her book and podcast, ADHDifference, she sparks meaningful conversations on ADHD, relationships, and personal growth, offering guidance and connection to those on similar journeys. Passionate about empowering others, Julie’s work helps individuals with ADHD embrace their unique strengths, seek support, and redefine success on their own terms. With warmth, authenticity, and a touch of humour, she continues to challenge misconceptions and champion awareness for ADHD in adults. Vertical Divider
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Lee MurrayGenres: Historical war-related fiction, poetry, spec fic, action/adventure, horror/thriller, children's middle grade fiction.
Lee Murray ONZM is a writer, editor, poet and screenwriter, a Shirley Jackson Award and five-time Bram Stoker Award® winner.
A USA Today bestselling author with more than forty titles to her credit, she holds a New Zealand Prime Minister’s Award for Literary Achievement in Fiction, the first author of Asian descent to achieve this, and is an Honorary Literary Fellow of the New Zealand Society of Authors. Her latest work, NZSA Cuba Press Prize-winner Fox Spirit on a Distant Cloud, was released in 2024 from The Cuba Press. Vertical Divider
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Owen CloughGenres: Historical fiction, sci-fi.
I started writing at the age of 65 as a hobby, and I now have five books under my belt. I enjoy writing New Zealand-based historical fiction though I have written one New Zealand-based science fiction series.
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Tim Owen
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Sharron Martin
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Ada Marie Soto
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Dean BallingerGenres: Graphic novels.
Dean Ballinger made many comic zines from the mid-1990s until he died after enduring Motor Neuron Disease in 2022.
A group of his family and friends have now published two books of Dean comix. The Dean Ballinger Anthology bring together his comic strips and graphic tales in a double-ended volume - The Art of Puster and The Tower. OHU is Dean's full colour graphic novel, completed by Aaron Christiansen after he died. Dean will obviously not be in attendance, but you can chat to Mark and the team who will be selling his books. Vertical Divider
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Our attending authors in Alphabetical order:
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A Jane Dove
A J Lancaster A J Richards Aaron Dick Ada Marie Soto Addison Jane Adele Gaddes Ashlee Sturme Aleena Aaron Aleisha Maree Allegra Hall Andi C Buchanan Andi R Christopher Andie Low Andrea Haylings Andrene Low Angus McLean Anna Elle Anna Klein Athena M Bliss Bess Reynolds Bound and Wrapped C A Phipps Carne Maxwell Cassie Hart Cat Sirota |
Cheryl Phipps
Cleo Browne Courtney Clark Michaels Cyan Tayse Dani Kristoff Darian Smith Dean Ballinger Debbs Murray Deborah Carter Donna Goodacre Donna Maree Hanson Drake La Marque Elisa Erwin Elle Ashwell Emilia Emerson Emilia Rossi Enni Amanda Esme Brett Gareth Ward Gary Nelson Gillian St Kevern Heather Reyburn Holly Bowen Hope Malone I Ribbon Isolde Holyoake |
J J Mathews
J L Park J O Mantel Jakki Frances Jamie Sands Jay Shaw Jaxon Knight Jen Morris Jessica Jayne Webb Jo Buer Johanna M Rae John Reynolds Jordan Ford Joss Phoenix K Wish Katy Archer Kirsten McKenzie Kirsty Roby Kris de Wild Keri Arthur L L Hunter Laura Elizabeth Lee Simpson Lee Williamson Louise Ward Lynda Tomalin |
Mary Brock Jones
Melissa Pearl Nikki Perry Nikky Lee Nix Whittaker North Shore Writers Nova Blake Novel Necessities NZ Society of Authors Olivia Aroha Giles Owen Clough Pat Backley Peter Nicholl Rachel Scotte Richard Pinkerton Romance Realm Book Boxes Ruby Nix Rutendo Shadaya S Jayne Bradley Sam Blood Saskia Woodhill Shar Stevens Sharron Martin Shaye Torrel Sophia Quinn Stacey Broadbent |
Stacey Jayne
Stephanie Hammond Sue Carpenter Susan Glamuzina Susan Holt Sybil Woolmore Sydney Hunter Tania Roberts Terri L Osborn Tilly Otara Tim Owen Tina Clough Trinity Wood Trudi Jaye Vanessa Evetts Vi Summers Vianne Max Vivienne Lee Fraser Waverly Wynter Zoe Jae |