Write On with Beverly Martens
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Host: Beverly Martens
Categories: Arts and Literature
Languages: English
Otago Access Radio
Produced By: Otago Access Radio
Programme Website
Write On is hosted by Beverly Martens, a Dunedin-based writer and founder of Dunedin Literary Walking Tours. In each show, Beverly interviews local writers and people involved in the book industry. She also promotes local events and shares some good music. Write On with Beverly Martens is presented on behalf of the Otago Southland Branch of the New Zealand Society of Authors and has been created with generous support from the University Book Shop.
All Episodes
Write On with Beverly Martens - 09-04-2025 - The Hard Graft Behind Getting Published - Martinette Williams and Chris Else
Published: 09/4/2025 1:00 p.m.
The Hard Graft Behind Getting Published - This month Beverly chats to Dunedin debut novelist Martinette Williams, about her newly published first book: 'Everything She Wanted' - and the personal and professional angst she went through while writing it. The novel also has a soundtrack of songs written and sung by her including http://soundcloud.com/martinettewilliams/the-last-song. Then Beverly talks with literary legend Chris Else, in his capacity as co-owner of Total Fiction Services (TFS) who have an impressive track record providing manuscript assessments for both aspiring, and established writers. www.elseware.co.nz Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin https://oar.org.nz
Write On with Beverly Martens - 12-03-2025 - Fellowship (The Burns & the OPC) - Dr Octavia Cade and Nicola Thorstensen
Published: 12/3/2025 1:00 p.m.
Fellowship (The Burns & the OPC) - First up Beverly chats with 2025 Burns' Fellow, Dr Octavia Cade, about her intriguing 'speculative' and 'cli-fi' (climate change) fiction, along with what new creative projects (set here in Otago) she's researching and writing this year. Then Octagon Poetry Collective committee member, Nicola Thorstensen, reflects on the OPC's bohemian 40-year history, and their inclusive ethos - including Open Mic sessions - at their monthly meetings, now held at the New Athenaeum Theatre (NAT). Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin https://oar.org.nz
Write On with Beverly Martens - 12-02-2025 - Romance Writing
Published: 12/2/2025 12:00 p.m.
As Valentine's Day is coming up, this show is all about 'LOVE' i.e. writing Romance Novels, set right here in Aotearoa New Zealand. First up, Beverly chats with Liz Jack about her mother, Essie Summers, the doyenne of NZ Romance Writing back in the 1950s -1990s. Essie wrote over 50 novels for Mills and Boon, many of them set in Otago, all meticulously researched. Then Beverly interviews contemporary 'romance writer' Danielle Hawkins. Danielle lives on a sheep and beef farm (in The King Country) and also works as a rural Vet. All of which provides handy 'background material' for her books. Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin https://oar.org.nz
Write On with Beverly Martens - 08-01-2025 - Indepth Interviews with talented creatives
Published: 08/1/2025 1:00 p.m.
This month Beverly chats with UBS's Emerging Writer in Residence recipient, STACEY TEAGUE, about her poetry, her whakapapa, and what she'll be working on here in Dunedin (while staying at the Robert Lord Cottage). Then, next up, it's ROB FOOTE talking (too modestly) about his illustrious illustrative career, and publishing his very funny, satirical children's book: SAMPLES FROM THE LAB. So stay tuned to WIN A PERSONALLY SIGNED COPY! Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin https://oar.org.nz
Write On with Beverly Martens - 11-12-2024- Summer Reading Recommendations - Barbara Else and Ina Kinski
Published: 11/12/2024 1:00 p.m.
Summer Reading Recommendations - First up, I talk with multi-genre, multi-award-winning writer Barbara Else about both her new collection of short fiction "The Pets We Have Killed" AND the recent perceptive lecture she gave (as NZSA's outgoing President of Honour) reviewing the literary landscape in New Zealand from the seasoned viewpoint of 47 years as a published writer. Then I chat with UBS book buyer Ina Kinski, who shares their 'staff picks' of great books to give (to either a loved one, or yourself) these holidays. Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin https://oar.org.nz
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