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Te Herenga Waka University Press @thwupbooks.bsky.social · 7h

'Fiction is terrifying because fictional characters do things that you, as a writer, know little about.'

Ingrid Horrocks on why writing fiction is scarier than nonfiction.

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Memoir vs make-believe: NZ author on why writing fiction is scarier than nonfiction

Ingrid Horrocks assumed writing fiction would be easier than non-fiction. She was wrong.

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Te Herenga Waka University Press @thwupbooks.bsky.social · 8h

Harry Ricketts reviews It's What He Would've Wanted by Nick Ascroft, with some wonderful readings from the book.

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Book review: It's What He Would've Wanted by Nick Ascroft

Harry Ricketts reviews It's What He Would've Wanted by Nick Ascroft, published by Te Herenga Waka University Press.

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IIML @modernletters.bsky.social · 9h

Been thinking it’s time to write your first book of poetry, fiction, or creative nonfiction? Apply for the MA in Creative Writing at the IIML and have the support of a writing community, Deadline 1 November

www.wgtn.ac.nz/modernletter...

Master of Arts in Creative Writing - Te Kohinga Auaha | Te Pūtahi Tuhi Auaha o Te Ao / International Institute of Modern Letters | Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington

Join the Creative Writing programme with a national and international reputation for developing many of New Zealand's best writers.

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Te Herenga Waka University Press @thwupbooks.bsky.social · 11h

Cover woodcut: Dave Kent
Cover design: Todd Atticus

More on the book – and pre-orders – here:
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Bonfires on the Ice

It’s getting colder as the flamesrise from the bonfires, real and virtual.See how they flicker in the darkling air.What is happiness in a suddenly unfamiliar world? What happens to us once the old con...

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Te Herenga Waka University Press @thwupbooks.bsky.social · 11h

Join us to celebrate Bonfires on the Ice by Harry Ricketts!

🪵 Thursday 6 November, 6pm
🪵 Unity Books Wellington
🪵 Free event. All welcome!

The book will be launched by Ashleigh Young, with readings from Jenny Bornholdt, Tim Grgec, Gregory O'Brien, and the author himself.

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Te Herenga Waka University Press @thwupbooks.bsky.social · 4d

Cover by Sarah Wilkins.

More on the book here: teherengawakapress.co.nz/products/all...

All Her Lives

All Her Lives follows women across generations as they resist, nurture and transform. These are lives shaped by love and politics, motherhood and memory, constraint and defiance. From girls raised in ...

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Te Herenga Waka University Press @thwupbooks.bsky.social · 4d

Happy publication day to Ingrid Horrocks! All Her Lives is a collection of fiction celebrating women’s lives and their search for love and freedom. We are proud to publish this book today and look forward to celebrating its launch this evening at Unity Books Wellington 💚

The cover of all her lives is shown on a plain background. The cover is a painting by Sarak Wilkins of a young dark-haired woman in a white shirt and green tie. It says "All Her Lives. Nine Stories. Ingrid Horrocks.'

Three quotes from reviews are shown on a blue and green background:

‘I’ll be thinking about it for a long time – a book of quiet force.’
Emily Perkins

‘There’s a biographer’s awareness of defining moments or meetings, of motivation and revelation, of the social forces that shape behaviour. None of Horrocks’s characters exist in a vacuum.’
The Listener

‘The collection reads as a protest song book, calling through the ages for change, revolution and peace.’
Laura Jean McKay

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IIML @modernletters.bsky.social · 4d

Tonight at Unity Books, our 2024 Writer in Residence Ingrid Horrocks launches the book she wrote that year - come and celebrate All Her Lives at 6pm!

All Her Lives

All Her Lives follows women across generations as they resist, nurture and transform. These are lives shaped by love and politics, motherhood and memory, constraint and defiance. From girls raised in ...

teherengawakapress.co.nz

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Te Herenga Waka University Press @thwupbooks.bsky.social · 5d

Join us tomorrow!

Te Herenga Waka University Press @thwupbooks.bsky.social · Sep 11

Join us to celebrate All Her Lives: Nine Stories by Ingrid Horrocks. The book will be launched by Emily Perkins.

🌿 Thursday 9 October, 6pm
🌿 Unity Books Wellington
🌿 Free event – all welcome!

Cover: Sarah Wilkins

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The cover of the book shows a young woman in a white shirt, green tie and red skirt sitting down and looking thoughtful. Text around the cover says: 'Join us for the launch of All Her Lives. Thursday 9 October 6pm. Unity Books Wellington.' The logos of THWUP and Unity Books are in the corner.

A quote in red text on a green background: 'All Her Lives is a reckoning. A stunning tour de force of women’s lives across centuries, continents and political movements. The collection reads as a protest song book, calling through the ages for change, revolution and peace. Horrocks is one of the most powerful storytellers of our time and All Her Lives is the author's most triumphant work.’ Laura Jean McKay

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Te Herenga Waka University Press @thwupbooks.bsky.social · 5d

'A biographer's awareness of defining moments or meetings, of motivation and revelation, of the social forces that shape behaviour ... Any parent will recognise the stunning, sulking teenage girl 'in the full blooming flare of a new-found fury.’'
www.nzherald.co.nz/the-listener...

Book of the Day: All Her Lives by Ingrid Horrocks

Things shaping women’s lives, loves and causes comprise stories in new fiction collection.

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Paula Green @paulajoygreen.bsky.social · 5d

Loved this poem for ages, and now a back and present story nzpoetryshelf.com/2025/10/08/p...

Poetry Shelf Playing Favourites: Harry Ricketts

Your Secret Life(for Jessie) I can see it all already:sitting up long after the kiwiand cat have gone to bedto do whatever it is they dowhen the screen scrambles to no…

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Mikaela Nyman @miknyman.bsky.social · 6d

Poetry in Performance 2nd session Thurs 9 Oct with Gregory Kan, Lee Fraser, Philip Armstrong + open mic - brought to you by the Canterbury Poets’ Collective.
Tickets (incl zoom option) $10 at the door or at events.humanitix.com/copy-of-poet...

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Te Herenga Waka University Press @thwupbooks.bsky.social · 8d

'I’ve got two teenagers at home. Life is busy. I’ve been drawn to books that offer the intensity of an encounter with a whole world over just a few sittings.' Here's what Ingrid Horrocks has been reading:
www.thepress.co.nz/culture/3608...

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FAFSWAG @fafswag.nz · 10d

FAFSWAG artist Pati Tyrell's commissioned art work for the cover of Tusiata Avia's new book entitled 'Giving Birth To My Father'. You can also pick up a copy for yourself here:

teherengawakapress.co.nz/products/giv...

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Te Herenga Waka University Press @thwupbooks.bsky.social · 11d

Next week, Duncan is jumping on Zoom to talk about how to research for your writing. Sounds very useful! More info here:

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What You Need to Know About Research

Join us for an informative Q&A with award-winning writer Duncan Sarkies for all the reasearching lowdown!

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Te Herenga Waka University Press @thwupbooks.bsky.social · 11d

Celebrations, endings, reviews, goodbyes, new books... here is our October news!
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THWUP News | October 2025

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Te Herenga Waka University Press @thwupbooks.bsky.social · 18d

Charles Ferrall was interviewed by Neil Johnstone about his new book South by South. A great conversation! Listen here...
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Author Interview: Doctor Charles Ferrall

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Te Herenga Waka University Press @thwupbooks.bsky.social · 21d

'Democracies around the world currently face great challenges.' Geoffrey Palmer’s warning, on Newsroom today.

newsroom.co.nz/2025/09/22/g...

Geoffrey Palmer's warning

Democracies around the world currently face great challenges.

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Te Herenga Waka University Press @thwupbooks.bsky.social · 21d

'Gee's O Trilogy was so important to me when I was 10. I met the guy in my late 30s and didn't tell him this of course. We are supposed to look back and regret such cowardly moments but I don't. There's an honour in not bothering people.' —Nick Ascroft. www.thepress.co.nz/culture/3608...

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Te Herenga Waka University Press @thwupbooks.bsky.social · 22d

Next, 'The Health Benefits of Winter Sea Bathing.'
newsroom.co.nz/2025/09/21/t...

The Sunday poem, by Erik Kennedy

Lines on the theory that cold water swimming boosts the immune system.

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Te Herenga Waka University Press @thwupbooks.bsky.social · 22d

There were two peeks inside Sick Power Trip on Reading Room this weekend! First, 'Bino' by Erik Kennedy.
newsroom.co.nz/2025/09/20/s...

Short story: Bino, by Erik Kennedy

A story about a chimp's role in the first heart transplant performed on a human

newsroom.co.nz

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Te Herenga Waka University Press @thwupbooks.bsky.social · 24d

We've been running a book giveaway on our Instagram to mark Te Wiki o te Reo Māori. All you need to do is comment a whakataukī on our latest photo to be in the running to a copy of a very special book; Ngā Pēpeha a ngā Tīpuna. We will draw a winner on Monday :)

www.instagram.com/thwupbooks/

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IIML @modernletters.bsky.social · 24d

Ahem - we'd just like to point out that if you would like to write your book alongside a cohort of supportive others, and with the guidance of a supervisor (aka mentor), applications for our 2026 MA in Creative Writing are open until 1 November....
www.wgtn.ac.nz/modernletter...

Master of Arts in Creative Writing - Te Kohinga Auaha | Te Pūtahi Tuhi Auaha o Te Ao / International Institute of Modern Letters | Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington

Join the Creative Writing programme with a national and international reputation for developing many of New Zealand's best writers.

www.wgtn.ac.nz

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Fergus Barrowman @fergusthw.bsky.social · 24d

A gorgeous advance copy to end the week ❤️ @thwupbooks.bsky.social

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Te Herenga Waka University Press @thwupbooks.bsky.social · 25d

See you at Unity tonight!

Te Herenga Waka University Press @thwupbooks.bsky.social · Aug 28

Join us to celebrate the publication of Charles Ferrall's South by South: New Zealand and the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration. The book will be launched by Harry Ricketts.

❄️ Thursday 18 September, 6pm
❄️ Unity Books Wellington
❄️ Free event – all welcome!

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On a dark blue gradient background, white text says: 'Join us for the launch of South by South, Thursday 18 September, 6pm, Unity Books Wellington.' The book cover is shown, a black and white photo of ships at sea with red text over the top saying 'SOUTH BY SOUTH,' blue text saying 'New Zealand and the heroic age of Antarctic Exploration,' and grey text saying 'Charles Ferrall.' The logos for Unity Books Wellington and THWUP are in the corner.

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