This week we’re trying something a bit different.

In October, Dunedin based novelist Laurence Fearnley; Kāpiti fiction and non-fiction writer, Tina Makereti; Kāpiti fiction writer Lawrence Patchett and Pip went on a tour of New Zealand southern towns, calling at Ōamaru, Dunedin, Gore, Te Anau and Wanaka. They read from new work and talked about – among other things – why they love writing, how they wrote their books, and what they’re working on now. The events were casual, friendly, and open to passionate readers and writers alike.

You can read more on the Roadwords Website

In this the first part of a two part Roadwords Special Pip shares some of the highlights of the tour.

This episode includes a song by Grant Ramsay performing as Swampy, you can hear more of Grant’s music here

Part 2 of the Roadwords Special is a full recording of the event in Wanaka and will be available on Sunday 18 November.

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Part 2 of the Roadwords Special is a full recording of the event in Wanaka and will be available on Sunday 18 November.