New Zealand book and writing news

1. Truthinescity in Titirangi
   A thousand blessings rain upon the head of long-term LeafSalon faithful Curtbutnotshort: he has manfully ignored a ridiculous workload in... Want to read the rest? Click the title of the article to see the whole piece. And don't forget to visit the New Zealand Book Forum at http://www.leafsalon.co.nz/forum/.
2. An ex-pat Westie's lament
   I’ve had a few goes at this – it’s been really hard. For the first time in seven years, I’m... Want to read the rest? Click the title of the article to see the whole piece. And don't forget to visit the New Zealand Book Forum at http://www.leafsalon.co.nz/forum/.
3. Literature for the literary
   Many thanks to Maggie Rainey-Smith for contributing to LeafSalon in an article inspired by two recent literary events. The speakers... Want to read the rest? Click the title of the article to see the whole piece. And don't forget to visit the New Zealand Book Forum at http://www.leafsalon.co.nz/forum/.
4. The Midnight Oil
   It's about time we heard from our guest blogger Henry Feltham, so luckily, here he is. Henry is holed up... Want to read the rest? Click the title of the article to see the whole piece. And don't forget to visit the New Zealand Book Forum at http://www.leafsalon.co.nz/forum/.
5. Time to head out
   My attention was caught this week by the upcoming poetry event this Monday 4th as part of the Writers on... Want to read the rest? Click the title of the article to see the whole piece. And don't forget to visit the New Zealand Book Forum at http://www.leafsalon.co.nz/forum/.
6. Op Shop
   Poor old LeafSalon, limping along. Blessings, as David Howard would say, to all our loyal readers who in the face... Want to read the rest? Click the title of the article to see the whole piece. And don't forget to visit the New Zealand Book Forum at http://www.leafsalon.co.nz/forum/.
7. Montana moans
   Crikey, the crapola has hit the fan over the Montana shortlist this year. It usually does. But first: LeafSalon’s heartiest... Want to read the rest? Click the title of the article to see the whole piece. And don't forget to visit the New Zealand Book Forum at http://www.leafsalon.co.nz/forum/.
8. Sydney post-fest
   It's been a long time between postings for this ex-pat. Here's an extra long rave to make up for it... Want to read the rest? Click the title of the article to see the whole piece. And don't forget to visit the New Zealand Book Forum at http://www.leafsalon.co.nz/forum/.
9. The Sun remembered
   Apropos of nothing really, except that it's always good to remember these things, Henry Feltham has an insider's story of... Want to read the rest? Click the title of the article to see the whole piece. And don't forget to visit the New Zealand Book Forum at http://www.leafsalon.co.nz/forum/.
10. Arcane Islanders
    Henry Feltham is back with a thought-provoking muse (stroke chin here) about puritanism in NZ reviewing and writing, prompted by... Want to read the rest? Click the title of the article to see the whole piece. And don't forget to visit the New Zealand Book Forum at http://www.leafsalon.co.nz/forum/.
11. Lit-glam Sydney style
    So Sydney eh? It’s been nearly three months and the sensory twitches that twang those twenty-something memories are starting to... Want to read the rest? Click the title of the article to see the whole piece. And don't forget to visit the New Zealand Book Forum at http://www.leafsalon.co.nz/forum/.
12. Rising from the ashes
    LeafSalon lives! Yes sirree, despite the fact that we’ve moved over the ditch to the big smoke of Sydney your... Want to read the rest? Click the title of the article to see the whole piece. And don't forget to visit the New Zealand Book Forum at http://www.leafsalon.co.nz/forum/.
13. Passing the torch
    I can’t believe it’s been a whole month since I posted. There are reasons however, the most obvious of which... Want to read the rest? Click the title of the article to see the whole piece. And don't forget to visit the New Zealand Book Forum at http://www.leafsalon.co.nz/forum/.
14. Snuggling up, not
    In the words of the immortal Ronnie Barker ‘It’s been a funny old week’. Actually I think he always said... Want to read the rest? Click the title of the article to see the whole piece. And don't forget to visit the New Zealand Book Forum at http://www.leafsalon.co.nz/forum/.
15. The noises relationships make
    The Hunter family has just returned yesterday from a Gold Coast holiday - high point Seaworld, we agreed. Cheesy but... Want to read the rest? Click the title of the article to see the whole piece. And don't forget to visit the New Zealand Book Forum at http://www.leafsalon.co.nz/forum/.