Ep 144: Claudia Jardine and Pip chat

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Image of Claudia Jardine by Petra Mingneau (Image Description: Claudia sits on a garden bench looking away from the camera. Claudia is wearing a pastel checked jacket and jeans.)

It was so great to talk with Claudia. I am a huge fan of Claudia’s book Biter published by Auckland University Press. It is an amazing, amazing poetry collection that I can’t recommend enough.

Cover of Biter by Claudia Jardine published by Auckland University Press (Image Description: Greek statue with bright pink wash and fluorescent green text.)

Claudia and I chatted about Biter but also her other work including her music and new band Goodbye Starlet.

You’ll hear us talk about Claudia’s amazing Ōtautahi Christchurch Lit Scene Zine. Click this link for this incredible guide to all the literary events happening in Ōtautahi this month.

Thank you for listening

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