J.P. Pomare

J.P. Pomare is an award winning writer. He has hosted the On Writing podcast since 2015 featuring bestselling authors from around the globe. He was born in New Zealand and resides in Melbourne. Call Me Evie is his debut novel.

Events at Word

THE GREAT NGAIO MARSH GAME SHOW & AWARDS

Saturday 14th September, 2019 7:30 pm

Don’t miss this night of brain teasers and laughs as two teams of crime writers, with captains Vanda Symon and Paul Cleave, and special guest Val McDermid, compete for the title of Sharpest Knives, followed by the presentation of the Ngaio Marsh Awards.

MEET THE NGAIO MARSH FINALISTS

Saturday 14th September, 2019 1:00 pm

Come along to this free daytime event at the Arts Centre and hear readings and discussion from the finalists in the three categories for this year’s Ngaio Marsh Awards: Best Novel, Best First Novel, and Best Non-Fiction, featuring some of the best in the business.

SHIFTING POINTS OF VIEW

Sunday 18th August, 2019 12:00 am

Spring comes early when WORD Christchurch presents a spectacular line-up of speakers to warm you up and get you thinking, with fifteen events that just may change your mind.