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About UsThe Top of the South Branch
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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. |
Marion Townsend
Branch treasurer Marion, writing as Brin Murray, teaches and pretends to farm a number of feral sheep in Upper Moutere. Her first novel, ‘Children Of The Furnace’, was published in 2017. |
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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 Branch Editor. Chrissie lives in Nelson City and writes mostly short stories. |
Dana Wensley
Dana Wensley is the PEN (NZ) representative for freedom of speech in New Zealand. She has a PhD 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. |
Anne Marshman
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Cat Woodward
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