Book Launch Events for “Burnt Ice”

There are two Wellington book launches planned for “Burnt Ice” by New Zealand author Steve Wheeler.

1  Saturday, 14 April noon until 2pm at the Weta Cave, 1 Weka St Miramar

2  Tuesday, 1 May at 7pm at Whitcoulls Lambton Quay.

To find out more about “Burnt Ice”, why not take a look at the SFFANZ review of it over here. Or read this article about Steve on Stuff.

Some Notes
- Yes we do know there are two Whitcoulls on Lambton Quay. [EDIT] We checked, it is the one that used to be Borders.
- There may be some other events around the country for “Burnt Ice”, we will update those as we find out more.
- Can’t make the events above? Why not attend unCONventional. Steve will be there and you can have a chance to hear him read his work and do signings.

Launch for Pat Whitaker’s Nmemesis

A launch event for Pat Whitaker’s latest novel Nmemesis is to be held at the Otaki Museum on Sunday 4th December, starting at 2pm. Pat requests that if you are planning to come that you RSVP to whitakerbooks(at)gmail(dot)com.

Launch Event: Oracle’s Fire by Mary Victoria

A book launch for Mary Victoria’s Oracle’s Fire is to be held at Weta Cave Wellington on Sunday, October 23 from 12noon to 3pm. Followers of The Chronicles of the Tree will know what this is all about and will be looking forward to the conclusion of the series. If you are new to the work of Wellington based Mary Victoria, drop by her web site for more information and excerpts from the books.

Book Launch: Too Many Zeros

Geoff Palmer and Penguin Books invite you to the launch of Too many Zeros. The book is described as “A Sci-Fi adventure for young adults”.

The launch event, including drinks and nibbles, is to be held at 6pm on Wednesday 17th August. The venue is The Children’s Bookshop, 26 Kilbirnie Plaza, Kilbirnie, Wellington.

If you wish to attend, please RSVP to books@thechildrensbookshop.co.nz

SF Ezine To Launch In New Zealand

A new paying ezine based in NZ will be launching Jan 1st, 2012. It’s called Comets and Criminals, and will be published in a quarterly
format, with an ebook available at the beginning of each quarter and
content from the book released for free on the website over the course
of the quarter.

Comets and Criminals will publish short fiction and poetry.
Science-fiction is at the top of its genre list; cross-genre work is
also encouraged. We pay 1c a word (US) for short fiction between
1,000-5,000 words, and $10 for flash fiction and poetry.

For more information visit the web site.

Book Launch – Sacrifice by Joanna Orwin

A launch event is being held for new dystopian YA novel, Sacrifice, by Joanna Orwin. The Launch takes place in Christchurch on Wednesday, 11th May at 5:30pm at the Canterbury University Bookshop.

You can find out more about Sacrifice and Joanna Orwin at publisher Harper Collins website entry for this new novel

Book launch in Christchurch

A Different Hunger, a dark fantasy by Lila Richards, will be launched at; the Crumpton Room, Risingholme, Cholomondeley Avenue, Opawa, at 8:00 pm on Sunday, 31 October. Copies will be on sale at the launch.

Please RSVP to: lilar@ihug.co.nz by Friday 22 October.