Tauranga Writers at 40

We are 'Seeing Red' at Tauranga Writers. Ruby red, that is.

Tauranga Writers are celebrating. With 40 years of continual operation under their belt, not only do they qualify to be the longest-running writers group in New Zealand award, they can lay claim to a long list of published writers: Sheryl Jordon, Sue Emms, Leonard Lambert, Jean Bennett, Bronwyn Elsmore, Phyllis Johnston, Tommy Wilson, Jenny Argante - all these and many more are highly regarded.

This year they plan to celebrate in style, with a short story competition - judged by Dame Fiona Kidman and Brian Falkner; masterlasses in creative writing, and Imprints: the 1st New Zealand Small Press & Self-Publishing bookfair.

And, importantly, a jubilee anthology is planned to honour writers and writing from those forty years of experience, to be launched at a Gala Anniversary Dinner. Tauranga Writers will soon be accepting submissions from any current or past subscribing member of the group. The anthology will be compiled and edited by respected author and Chair of Tauranga Writers, Sue Emms, who says, "This is a fantastic opportunity to compile a selection of the best writing from the Bay from over the last 40 years. While we expect the book to be full of a variety of writing and, as a result, an enjoyable read, it’s also a kind of historical record, and that makes it an important part of the Bay’s literature."

To find out more, send an e-mail to secretary[at]taurangawriters.org.nz or write to TW PO Box 13 533 Grey Street Tauranga.

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