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Books, Balls, Tracks and Hacks
27 September 2006
Books, Balls, Tracks and Hacks
Wellingtonians have the chance to hear some of New Zealand’s leading sports writers talk of their passion for Books, Balls, Tracks and Hacks during New Zealand Book Month.
Cricketing legend and author Martin Crowe is teaming up with top sports journalist and rugby guru Ron Palenski, horse-racing expert Mary Mountier, racing-car enthusiast Peter Bidwell and cycling advocate Jonathan Kennett, to share their experiences about bringing sports and players to life on the page.
Newstalk ZB’s Garry Ward will chair this event, which will examine what gives the best sports books their edge, and how top sports writers get ahead in their field.
Books, Balls, Tracks and
Hacks
Date: Wednesday 11 October
Venue: Wellington
Girls’ College, Pipitea Street, Thorndon
Time: 5.45pm
drinks, 6.15pm-7.30pm event
Tickets: $15, $12 for book
groups or sports teams of seven or more
(www.bookcouncil.org.nz or 0800 258 255 to book)
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