i loved talking to Molly Crighton earlier this month about her new novel The Body and the Blood out with Hachette New Zealand Molly Crighton Image description: Molly stands in front of thick green ferns looking directly at the camera and smiling. Her hair is shoulder-length and red, she is wearing a earth-toned shirt. i … Continue reading Ep 163: Molly Crighton and pip adam talk about The Body and the Blood
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Ep 162: Tīhema Baker and pip adam talk about One Day A Taniwha
i'm really grateful to Tīhema Baker for speaking with me about his new novel One Day a Taniwha (Hachette) i was a massive fan of Tīhema's last novel Turncoat and i've enjoyed hearing Tīhema talk over the last few years. Tīhema Baker (Image by Ebony Lamb) i was lucky enough to read Tīhema's book last … Continue reading Ep 162: Tīhema Baker and pip adam talk about One Day A Taniwha
Ep 161: Asher Emanuel and pip adam talk about The Valley
i'm really grateful to Asher for taking the time out of a really busy month to chat with me about writing The Valley: Crime and Punishment in a New Zealand City published by Bridget Williams Books (BWB) There are quite a few places to see Asher talk about the content of The Valley. Most recently … Continue reading Ep 161: Asher Emanuel and pip adam talk about The Valley
Ep 160: Joseph Trinidad and pip adam talk about Lucky Creatures
It was so great to catch up and chat with Joseph Trinidad about his new book Lucky Creatures (Te Herenga Waka University Press, 2026) Reading Joseph's work makes me so excited about reading and speaking with Joe about his practice has made me excited about writing. Thank you Joseph. Joseph Trinidad (Image by Ebony Lamb). … Continue reading Ep 160: Joseph Trinidad and pip adam talk about Lucky Creatures
Ep 159: Shana Chandra and pip adam talk about Banjara at Unity Books Te Whanganui-a-Tara
On 22 April, at Unity Books Te Whanganui-a-Tara i spoke with Shana Chandra about her accomplished and beautiful novel Banjara (Moa Press | Hachette, 2026) Shana Chandra (Image description: Shana sits outside with her chin resting in one hand. Shana wear a black jacket and had black natil polish.) i'm so grateful to Unity Books … Continue reading Ep 159: Shana Chandra and pip adam talk about Banjara at Unity Books Te Whanganui-a-Tara