We are asking quick questions of writers and thinkers coming to the WORD Christchurch Festival 2025 (Wednesday 27 August to Sunday 31 August).
Here are some quick answers from journalist and editor Miriyana Alexander.
What do you think about libraries?
Surely the best invention on the planet. Just walking into one makes me smile - all those amazing stories stuffed into the shelves. And, of course, Ōtautahi's Tūranga is easily the country's best.
What would be your desert island book?
A tie between I am Pilgrim by Terry Hayes and JK Rowling's Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.
What makes you JOYOUS?
Feeling the warmth of the Spring sun on my face. Summer is coming!
Miriyana at WORD Christchurch
You can hear Miriyana at State of the Nation's Media Friday 29 August 12noon to 1pm at The Piano. Book your tickets now
More about Miriyana
Miriyana Alexander is one of New Zealand’s most experienced editors and journalists. She is Chair of the NZME Editorial Advisory Board and launched Herald Premium for NZME. Miriyana also edited the Weekend Herald and Herald on Sunday. She is a Cambridge University Wolfson Press Fellow.
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