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About UsThe Top of the South Branch
of the New Zealand Society of Authors |
ABOUT US
The New Zealand Society of Authors (NZSA) has been in operation since 1934, promoting the interests of writers nationwide.
The Top of the South Branch, which is devoted to the interests of writers in the top of the south region of the South Island, was established in 2005 and is managed by a small group of dedicated writers.
The Top of the South Branch, which is devoted to the interests of writers in the top of the south region of the South Island, was established in 2005 and is managed by a small group of dedicated writers.
CURRENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS
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Liz Mahoney
Liz became Chair in May 2017. At her mountain eyrie above the Motueka Valley, she enjoys writing promotional copy, articles and short stories. In another life she owned a local paper in North West Auckland.. |
Jean Gorman
Branch secretary Jean lives in an olive grove at Brightwater. She writes historical novels set in the time of Richard the Lionheart. |
Phil Morrell
Phil became Treasurer in May 2017. He is a semi-retired owner of an online media company andhas also worked for the local newspaper and New Zealand television. He lives in Blenheim and writes historical novels. |
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Chrissie Ward
Chrissie is a founding member of NZSA Top of the South branch and was Chair between July 2013 and May 2015. She is now Deputy Chair and Branch Editor. Chrissie lives in Nelson City and writes mostly short stories. |
David Briggs
David is a retired geographer/ environmental scientist, who moved to New Zealand in 2009. He lives in Ruby Bay with his wife and two dogs and spends his time walking and writing novels and poetry. |
Dana Wensley
Dana Wensley is the PEN (NZ) representative for freedom of speech in New Zealand. She has a Ph.D. from King’s College (London), an LLB (Hons), and a postgraduate diploma in creative writing from Humber College (Toronto). Her main focus is on academic/non-fiction writing. |
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Jude Watson
Jude joined the branch committee in 2017. She is a freelance editor who lives in Nelson.. |
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