Simone reports on a captivating way to expand reading horizons - the Reading for Pleasure Book Salon at WORD with Kate De Goldi, Claire Mabey, Shariff Burke, and Charlotte Grimshaw.
Fiordland Deer Recovery & The Hollows Boys with Peta Carey
"The Hollows Boys tells the story of three brothers, Gary, Mark, and Kim Hollows, during the helicopter deer recovery era in Fiordland. Peta starts by acknowledging the recent passing of Mark Hollows, a dear friend who plays a significant role in the book. This sets the tone for the conversation; this book is about people she knows and cares about, who trusted her to tell their story. It’s not just about what happened, it’s fundamentally about the people involved."
Reading around the World – Fifty Countries, Fifty books!
Simone is part way through a challenge to read a book from every country in the world! What has she learned and what books did she love?
Hidden narratives, creative friendship: Saraid de Silva and romesh dissanayake at WORD Christchurch 2024
There is something really beautiful and important about creative friendships. Simone reflects on a session with Saraid de Silva and romesh dissanayake
Risky Women: WORD Christchurch Festival 2024
Women share their stories of taking risks and living their truth.
‘My face hurts from laughing’: Cabinet of Curiosities at WORD Christchurch 2024
Simone reports back from an educational and hilarious session with literature, music, food, ghost stories and problematic men.
Take the WORD plunge! Simone’s picks for WORD Christchurch 2024
Simone has tips for WORD Christchurch Fest newbies, and picks Festival faves Cabinet of Curiosities, Risky Women, plus Hidden Narratives.
Tīmataka: Opening the WORD Christchurch Festival 2023 with style and soul
Simone reports back from Tīmataka "a memorable evening of storytelling, immersed in the sounds of taonga pūoro" with Ruby Solly, Ariana Tikao, and Ben Brown.
Beginning with Timataka: Simone’s pick of WORD Christchurch 2023
Simone looks forward to the opening event of WORD Christchurch 2023 featuring a trio of talented writers and musicians.
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