NFFD – Wednesday, June 22
Events around Aotearoa!
Auckland Event
Emceed by Rosetta Allan, with 2016 NFFD Judge Elizabeth Smither, past NFFD top winners Leanne Radojkovich, Trisha Hanifin and other special guest readers, plus short-listed stories, regional prizes and more!
enquiries to Eileen Merriman: emerriman81@gmail.com
Christchurch event
Compered by Morrin Rout, with 2016 NFFD Judge James Norcliffe, plus NFFD past winner Frankie McMillan, Doc Drumheller, Zoe Meager and other esteemed guests. Readers, prizes, regional prizes and spot prizes, with an open mic at the end.
enquiries: Brindi Joy emerriman81@gmail.com
Wellington Event
Special guests include NFFD past judge Mary McCallum, plus other award-winning writers Janis Freegard, Tim Jones, Pete Carter and more. Regional prizes, spot prizes and winning stories shared.
enquiries: Kate Mahony k.mahony@xtra.co.nz
Northland Event
Sunday 26 June 1.30–3.30pm, Kings Theatre Creative
Prize-winning flash
Come along and hear some winning flash fiction at a free event at the Kings Theatre Creative in Kawakawa onSunday 26 June.
The Northland winner of the National Flash Fiction Competition will be awarded a trophy and $50 and read their winning entry.
Sharing stories
The floor will then be opened to all writers to read their flash fiction.
This is your chance to read your flash fiction and enjoy stories by local writers. Bring your family and friends to share the vibes.
Starts at 2.30pm with a cup of tea and then 3-4pm for the prize-giving and readings.
Workshop
Hone your flash writing skills by attending the one-hour workshop before the public event. This will start at 1.30pmand be led by experienced flash fiction writer and editor, Sian Williams. It costs $10. Places are limited so contactmargareta.cahill@gmail.com to register your interest.
Details about all NFFD events can be found here.
Flash news around the world can be found here.
