The Joy of Queer Lit Salon

21 February, 2020 in writing | Tags: Alison Glenny, Chris Tse, Emily Writes, Festival, Jackson Nieuwland, Janis Freegard, Joy of Queer Lit Salon, New Zealand Festival of the Arts, queer lit, Victor Rodger, writers | Leave a comment

So, the New Zealand Arts Festival is upon us and this year, I’m appearing in the Joy of Queer Lit Salon. Here are the deets – all welcome. Maybe see you there!

When: Saturday 7 March 2020 8:00pm – 9:00pm

Where:Michael Fowler Centre, 111 Wakefield Street, Wellington

What: Chris Tse hosts the Joy of Queer lit salon with authors Victor Rodger, Janis Freegard, Emily Writes, Jackson Nieuwland and Alison Glenny. Delving into the history and canon of queer texts our authors reveal the books that set their hearts a flutter and which writers paved their literary way.

(Andrea Lawlor was going to be there too, but unfortunately has had to cancel for personal reasons).

Part of the New Zealand Festival of the Arts

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General Admission: $19.00
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There are loads of fantastic events at the Festival. It’s going to be great!

Albatross at ConArt

23 November, 2019 in birds, poetry, The Glass Rooster, writing | Tags: albatross, ConArt, Janis Freegard, Masterton, poetry | Leave a comment

If you haven’t seen it already, it’s worth checking out Masterton’s cool little gallery space in containers, ConArt. It features exhibitions, performance space, working studios and a space for local artists to sell their artworks. Well worth a look if you’re over that way (but check opening times first – they’re open Weds to Sat 10am – 4:30pm). You can find them next to Aratoi.

There are also poems on the containers and I was delighted when I heard that my poem ‘Albatross’ (from The Glass Rooster’) has been included. You can listen to ‘Albatross’ here on RNZ. It’s based on a real-life female pair, not uncommon in the seabird world.

Thanks to Masterton woman, Chris Daniell, you can now enjoy outdoor poems all over Masterton. Go, Chris!

Meowing at Social Media

5 November, 2019 in Meow Gurrls, Meow Gurrrls, poetry, writing | Tags: Mary Macpherson, poetry, Social Media, The Cuba Press, Unity Books | Leave a comment

Meow Gurrrl Mary Macpherson launched her excellent new collection ‘Social Media’ (published by The Cuba Press) recently. Here she is reading from it at Unity Books. Pix here.

Mary Macpherson’s Book Launch

22 October, 2019 in Meow Gurrls, Meow Gurrrls, poetry, writing | Tags: Mary Macpherson, Meow Gurrrls, poetry, Social Media, Unity Books | Leave a comment

This is tomorrow! Weds 23rd October 2019 6pm. Poet and photographer Mary Macpherson is launching her book of poetry, ‘Social Media’ at Wellington’s Unity Books. See you there!

Meowing on the Side

14 September, 2019 in Meow Gurrls, Meow Gurrrls, poetry, The Glass Rooster | Leave a comment

Here I am reciting Meow Gurrrls poetry again, this time side on 🙂

It’s a little strange watching yourself from the side; this is not a view one normally has of oneself. It’s almost like being in an exhibition. I used to hate hearing recordings of myself. I didn’t like the sound of my voice. It didn’t seem like me. But these days, I really don’t mind; it is me after all. The poem I’m reading, ‘At the Window’, was first published in The Glass Rooster.

In other news, a little while ago, the lovely Paula Green posted a reading of my poem ‘Requiem‘ on her blog…

… and my poem ‘Mikey’ (that recently won the Geometry/Open Book Award – yay!) can be found here.

Readings

18 August, 2019 in Janis, poetry, writing | Tags: Auckland, Geometry, National Poetry Day, NZSA, Open Book, poetry, Wellington | Leave a comment

Lots of poetry coming up next week! First up there’s this on Monday (that I will be reading at if my cold has disappeared by then)

NZSA Poetry Reading + Open Mic (warm-up event)
Join the New Zealand Society of Authors, Wellington branch, as we celebrate Phantom Billstickers National Poetry Day 2019. We’re inviting poets from our branch to read their poetry, and will also feature an open mic on the night.
Entry details: Koha. Everyone welcome!
Date/times: Monday, 19 August, 6pm – 8pm (Socialising from 5.30pm)
Location: Vic Books, Pipitea campus, Rutherford House (27 Lambton Quay, Wellington, near the railway station)
Contact: wellington@nzauthors.org.nz
Further info: Facebook/wellington.writers.9 | authors.org.nz/about/branches/wellington-branch

Then there are lots of fabulous events all around the country on National Poetry Day which you can find out about here: http://www.nzbookawards.nz/national-poetry-day/calendar-of-events/#wellingtonregion

And next Sunday, I will be reading at the Open Book on Ponsonby Road in Auckland. This is from the Open Book website:

Readings from the Geometry | Open Book National Poetry Contest

Sunday, August 25, 2019
3:00 PM 4:30 PM

Celebrate National Poetry Day with Geometry and The Open Book.

Come along to hear the winner and the judges’ selection from submissions to our poetry competition. Plus snacks and maybe a glass of wine if you are lucky.

With readings of work by:

Janis Freegard (the winner!)

and (the Judges’ list):

* Dadon Rowell
* Hannah Lees
* Jordan Hamel
* Paula Harris
* Rebecca Hawkes

Sunday August 25, 3pm

Winner published in Geometry Issue Six. Judges’ selection published here.

Latest from the Meow Gurrrls

6 August, 2019 in Meow Gurrrls, poetry, writing | Tags: Abra Sandi King, Kirsten Le Harivel, Meow Gurrrls, poetry, Sudha Rao | Leave a comment

Time to catch up on the latest offerings from the Meow Gurrrls. Here we have Roadside, Bodhgaya by Kirsten Le Harivel

’Timing’ by Abra Sandi King

and ‘Basket of Seeds’ by Sudha Rao.

Enjoy!

Where We Land

14 July, 2019 in writing | Tags: climate change, novella, The Cuba Press, Tim Jones, Where We Land | Leave a comment

In an alternative future, climate refugees struggle to New Zealand in the face of torpedoes and gun-toting shore patrols. Tim Jones’ exciting novella ‘When We Land’ is being launched this Tuesday 16th July 2019 at 5:30 pm at the Pipitea Campus of Vic Books (the one near the railway station). This is the first in The Cuba Press‘ new novella series. It was first published as “Landfall” by Paper Road Press in 2015. See you Tuesday!

Tim Jones writes novels, short stories and poetry and the blog Books in the Trees.

The Meow Gurrrls sally forth

23 June, 2019 in Meow Gurrls, Meow Gurrrls, poetry | Tags: Carterton, Janis Freegard, Mary Macpherson, Mary-Jane Duffy, Meow Gurrrls, Wai Word | Leave a comment

The Meow Gurrls are heading up to Carterton for Wai Word next month and we’d love to see you there.

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Check out the latest Meow Gurrrls videos from fantastic poets Mary Macpherson, who is unwilling to click ‘I forgot my password’ and Mary-Jane Duffy, who tells us about the hallways of love or browse through our catalogue. We’d love you to subscribe to our channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOy99S1t-ZH1dW12RIy4tRQ

AUP Poets at Millers O’Brien

16 June, 2019 in Alice Spider, Janis, poetry | Tags: Anna Jackson, Auckland University Press, AUP New Poets, Carolyn de Carlo, Chris Tse, Food Court, Janis Freegard, poetry, Reihana Robinson, writing | Leave a comment

Very excited to see that the AUP New Poets series is cranking up again. This is such a great poetry series and I’m delighted to be a part of it (I was in AUP New Poets 3, back in 2008). It’s a great way to get to know new voices and I’m so pleased Auckland University Press is relaunching it. There’s a New Poets 5 coming out later this year (with a fresh, new look) and a New Poets 6 in the making too! The wonderful Anna Jackson (who featured in AUP New Poets 1) is editing.

Carolyn de Carlo, one of the AUP New Poets 5 authors, has arranged a reading of past and present “New Poets” at Millers O’Brien gallery in Victoria St. in Wellington (1/85 Victoria St, upstairs, near the Lido) this Tuesday 18th June 2019 at 6:00pm. I’d love to see you there. Here are the deets from Food Court:

“Food Court is proud to present their latest event, an evening of readings by Auckland University Press writers who have been featured in the New Poets series, relaunching with Vol. 5 in August 2019. Consider this a sneak preview of what will be on offer in Vol. 5 and beyond, and a look back at some absolute bangers from over the years.

Current Lineup:
Carolyn DeCarlo
Sophie van Waardenberg
Rebecca Hawkes
Chris Tse
Janis Freegard
Anna Jackson
+ a few surprises!

There is a working lift at the gallery, but there will be limited seating available (8-10 chairs). Please arrive early if this applies to you, or let us know ahead of time, and we will do our best to accommodate all needs and circumstances!”

Here’s the list of AUP New Poets to date:

AUP New Poets 1: Raewyn Alexander, Anna Jackson, Sarah Quigley

(currently listed on Amazon for $149.50 for a used copy (!!!), so clearly a collector’s item)

AUP New Poets 2: Stu Bagby, Jane Gardner, Sonja Yelich

AUP New Poets 3: Janis Freegard, Katherine Liddy, Reihana Robinson

AUP New Poets 4: Harry Jones, Erin Scudder, Chris Tse

AUP New Poets 5: Carolyn de Carlo, Sophie van Waardenberg and Rebecca Hawkes

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