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Jeanette is a fully qulaified equestrain coach (British Horse Society Instructor - (BHSI)& NZ Equestrian Coach, a national assossor and moderator for the NZ Equine Industry. She trains riders and Read more...mentors equestrian coaches. Her expereince with horses and dogs in lifelong. Jeanette is a trained teacher holding the Advanced Diploma in Adult Education (Massey). Read less...

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Leslie William Gates, who goes by the pen name of Les Bill Gates, was born in England in 1949. In 1972, he graduated from Keble College, Oxford University with an Read more...Honours degree in Mathematics. The following year he completed a Post-graduate Certificate in Education at Exeter University. Les has toured the world extensively and has spent more than twelve years in the Solomon Islands and eleven years in New Zealand. Les was for many years a High School teacher and former Principal of King George VI National Secondary School, Solomon Islands. Les is now pursuing a new career as an author and freelance writer/editor, living in Hamilton, New Zealand. Visit http://www.editaddition.com to learn more about Les’ editing and writing services. ‘Hope’, the first part of the fantasy trilogy ‘Windows on Our World’, was published in 2007. Les has recently completed the second part ‘Faith’. The final part of the trilogy, ‘Love’, is now in progress. Find out more about Les and his books by visiting http://www.lesbillgates.com Read less...

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Gay is a graduate of Dunedin Teachers College. As well as living in New Zealand, she has lived in the Pacific Islands for many years. She has taught Physical Education, Read more...coached sports teams to an international level, and represented various countries in netball, golf, tennis, squash and basketball. On retuning to Rotorua she has set up a tourism business which includes accommodation and tours. She still teaches on occasion, mountain bikes, hikes and kayaks for fun. Nan is a physical education graduate of Otago University. She has owned and operated a health fitness centre in Tauranga Contours, and now has a home based gym with private clients. She is involved in the cardiac rehabilitation program at Tauranga Hospital. Nan now enjoys triathlon and skiing having been involved in many different sports. Read less...

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Frank spent twenty years as an English teacher in New Zealand and India, before branching into social work, adult training and community organisation management. He has also had experience in local Read more...authority work, Restorative Justice, medical ethics, drama production, and editorial work. Other interests include music (see photo), sailing, gardening, tramping, history, literature, especially poetry. He has had experience of proof-reading as well as helping with editorial work. He is at present helping Friends of Puke Ariki to edit a reissue of "Taranaki's First Railway" written in the seventies by Brian Scanlan. Read less...

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Professionally speaking, in retirement I have no profile whatsoever; I'm just little old me (I celebrated my 75th birthday last week). My book is my first, and that it is Read more...autobiographical, with a brief (recent) history of three families. Otherwise, I have written only a few unpaid-for magazine articles. My book is a non-commercial effort, too, written, as it is, for the benefit of family and friends. So, you see, I have no formal qualifications as a writer. Nor in the use of the modern writer's favourite tool, the computer, although I have enjoyed thirteen years of experience with it, including a few as tutor for SeniorNet New Plymouth. I tutored in several subjects, my specialty having been Ms Publisher, every iteration of which I have from 1997. I also build my own and my wife's computers. I wrote my book, however, in Word 2007, and am currently setting it up in InDesign CS2, learning that amazing programme as I go. Read less...

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Hi. My name is Richard, i have been living in New Zealand for almost 5 years now, having moved here from South-Africa. I love writing, and most of my work Read more...is Pagan related. I do not judge, as i expect not to be judged in return. I have a open mind and i enjoy learning new things in life. I am honest, staright forward, perhaps a bit weird, but i believe you can achieve anything in life. Read less...

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Owen Genty: The author was born in Bowral, NSW. Following education at Newington College Sydney, served with the RAAF National Service and then followed a five year 'apprenticeship' as Read more...a Jackaroo in the Australian outback. A competitor in equestrian shows from the age of five and playing A-grade Polocrosse from 11 yrs. When accepting a contract to manage a cattle project, combined with plantation management in 1958 in Papua New Guinea, this turned into a fifteen year experience in "the last outpost of British colonialism." Read less...

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My astrological chart ‘says’ that I am a ‘teacher of spirituality’ and a renown psychic once told me that I am here to be a ‘communicator of consciousness’ – so Read more...that, really, is what I am about. My background? Preparing for this place. I have worked in communications, as a journalist and writer – but more importantly, I have been journeying, for 30 years now, on the spiritual path; learning all I could on metaphysics, psychology, spirituality, astrology, higher consciousness. And just as importantly, I have loved being a mother to my four children – all grown up now. My first book Heart Rules, written in 2005, was about conscious relationships. That book, and Touching the Infinite were both finalists in the Ashton Wylie, Mind/Body/Spirit awards in 2006/07. Astrology is a powerful teacher, and the best tool I know of to open the doors of higher consciousness. I have learned much about life through my study of the ‘star language’. It is a thrill to have finally written a book on this often misunderstood subject – and I hope it will trigger a ‘knowingness’, in whoever reads it, and a desire to know even more. Astrology is a subject as vast and infinite as the universe itself. And we really do come to know ourselves, when we know our stars. Enjoy the journey! Read less...

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Touching The Infinite

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I am a trained English and Drama teacher. I am also an actor and storyteller. I enjoy writing poetry and have written plays for my students. I also write material Read more...for my storytelling shows. Read less...

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Susan Gilbert was born and raised on a farm in the middle of the North Island of New Zealand. After finishing college, she then entered into the field of Horticulture, Read more...completing a Trade Certificate in Horticulture and Gardening, then a Diploma in Nursery Management. She then traveled around the world, mostly working as a chef. After arriving back in New Zealand in her late twenties, she then trained to be an outdoor instructor and guide, specializing in the pursuits of rock climbing, kayaking, tramping (hiking), and mountaineering. After working ten years in this field, she began her training as a Naturopath and Herbalist. She received a Bachelor of Health Science and an Advanced Diploma in Naturopathy and an Advanced Diploma in Herbalism. For the past ten years, she has been working in private practice and in health food stores as a Naturopath and Herbalist. Read less...

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Food As Our Healer

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I am British by birth and emigrated to New Zealand 22 years ago. I have just finished a children's novel based on humorous interpretations of the thoughts of my 3 Read more...dogs. Read less...

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Lifestyle Block

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Maria Gill lives with her family on a lifestyle block in Matakana. She writes part-time and relief teaches at her local Primary school. Her other books include: 'Bird's-eye View: Through Read more...the eyes of New Zealand birds', 'Operation Nest Egg: Saving New Zealand's Kiwi'. Read less...

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Homework Powerpack - A parent's guide for 5 to 12 year olds

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Currently undertaking my first children's book, which is in the illustration stages now. I am a Director of Photography and travel the country capturing video clips for my stock footage Read more...website, which you can find a link to below. Read less...

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Born and raised in Thames. Many happy childhood memories 'going bush' and poking around old abandoned Goldmines and Stamper Batteries in the hills behind the town with my brother. Started Read more...work at Thames Hospital where I met my bride-to-be, and where the first of our 4 children was born. After a brief spell in Auckland at the Dept of Health's brand new (but highly contraversial) St Lukes Computer Centre, we moved to New Plymouth in 1981. I am now retired and able to indulge in my life-long interest in 'things mechanical' - namely old cars, and also revisiting a book I wrote some years ago. I had tried a few publishers but none were prepared to give it a punt, but that was only a minor issue compared with the immense sense of satisfaction I got from actually completing it! It started out as a - you guessed it - story about finding an abandoned old racecar (a sort of 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang' yarn, but for adults)... but the story was hijacked by one of the characters who had other ideas, and it turned all dark and gothic... and I found myself completely out of my comfort-zone. Then a friend who read it said "I thoroughly enjoyed that! Couldn't put it down, in fact. Why don't you try self-publishing?" (All wannabe writers need friends like that!) Read less...

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Travel and food writer, photographer and author of 2 travel books. When I'm not on the back of a motorbike I'm on the flying trapeze.

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Bitten by the Bullet
One Flat Coyote on the Centre Line

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I wasn't a writer until yesterday. I unexpectedly found myself as a finalist at the the Ashton Wylie Charitable Trust competition for a 'thing' I tossed off last year and Read more...submitted under considerable duress. No, I didn't win, but a couple of the judges whispered in my ear afterwards just where they'd placed my manuscript (place-getters don't get officially announced). Needless to this, all this has forced a re-examination of my self-perceptions. Always a good thing, I reckon. So, my first gesture as a writer is to sign on here, encouraged by the rep for this site at the award ceremony. The second gesture, when I figure out how, will be to load up the 'thing' I wrote, since I've already turned it into a book. Read less...

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I always wanted to be an artist when I grew up. You could call me an artist now, but I am still growing up. Illustrating is what I do, Read more...and it justifies a Saturday night in. There is always an excuse to draw; procrastination at it's best in my world. After high school, I studied a Bachelor of Design for 4 years, majoring in Visual Communication. I graduated in 2005 and immediately started work as a Graphic Designer, though I carried on drawing pictures with any spare time. The 4 years of study enhanced my illustration skills, taught me to be a graphic designer and changed the way I think. I enjoy writing fiction, developing and creating characters, have an interest in fashion illustration, people & animals. Read less...

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I write for children and young adults. I am interested in collaborating with others and am keen to hear from illustrators. I am also a Mum and a Read more...teacher of English, Social Studies and Performing Arts. Read less...

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My vision is to offer the client a reliable service. I will strive to always be researching new ideas for my business. I will always offer a competitive service to Read more...bring you the best advice on ensuring your dogs happiness. I strive to be the best and will maintain a reputable business. Simon is referred by many veterinarians, animal rescue shelters, some animal controls and numerous past clients. This shows you that we can be relied upon to deliver what you are after and can offer the best advice available in New Zealand. Simon writes regularly for Metpet magazine, New Zealand's only free pet magazine as an expert on behaviour and has his own column. Simon also writes for Dog Links website as a behaviourist offering advice for people on this website, which is New Zealand's largest website about dogs. Read less...

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Anne-Marie Graham known as Angel Poet AMG on myspace has over 30 thousand reads of her well known poetic writings. She is a NZ Author with a direct lineage to Read more...Robert Louis Stevenson ... She is in the Top 100 poets of the World ... She is a distinguished member of the International Society of Poets and has had many Editors choice Awards...Internationally She is read Internationally by a wide range of people ... "Your writing inspires me" Colin Farrell Her Daily inspirationals can be found at www.myspace.com/catdogwas Read less...

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Illustrations of Truth

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Born in Scotland in September 1919. After war services George qualified as a teacher of Physical Education and taught in Scotland and England. He married Irene in 1947 and came Read more...to New Zealand in 1954 with a son, aged two. Two female Kiwis were born in 1955 and 1958. Family is now living in 1) Sydney, 2) Darfield and 3) Brisbane. In NZ George was a Phys Ed Adviser with the Education Dept., and a lecturer in Health and Phys Ed at Ardmore Teachers College. He retired in 1984. He lived in Napier 1960 – 99 and moved to Summerset Retirement Village in Palmerston North in November 1999. Irene passed away, aged 81, in March 2007; George is still lost and lonely. Read less...

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My Adventures in the Court of Appeal

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Flip Grater is a singer-songwriter from Christchurch, New Zealand. Her debut album, Cage For A Song, was released in 2006 on Maiden Records, which has received rave reviews and has Read more...since spawned three singles: Bedside Table, This Road Leads Home and Everybody Else Is Busy Mess. Flip has shared the stage with international artists Ben Lee, The Shins, Hugh Cornwell, Steve Wynn & the Miracle 3 and Gina Villalobos as well as New Zealand's premiere artists The Veils, Dave Dobbyn, Anika Moa, The Phoenix Foundation, SJD, Lucid 3, Gramsci, and Autozamm. She has travelled twice to the SXSW festival in Austin, Texas, performing at the festival and live to air on KUT FM and KLBJ FM. The Cookbook Tour took place during August and October 2006 and the Cookbook Tour book is due for release in Aug 2007. Flip currently resides in New Brighton, Christchurch and runs Maiden Records. Read less...

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We are a class of 7 & 8 year old children in Room 4 at Reporoa Primary School. This year we having been looking at ways in which we can help Read more...in our local community. We found out that the Taupo SPCA had a need and that was finding and/or building a larger shelter for all the animal that they care for. So we decided as a class to design, publish and sell a recipe book to raise money for them. We have got as far as the design stage, but finding a publisher who would publish for little or no cost was a bit more challenging! ..... and then our Principal gave our teacher 'Publish Me's' website and lo and behold! - here we are! We will hopefully be going to publish soon! So watch this space! Read less...

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Raised and educated in England during the 1960s/70s, I squeezed myself into an unfulfilling and underachieving life till an emotional/mental breakdown "wiped the decks". I now live in NZ (since 1999) Read more...creating art, photography and living as multi-culturally as I can, including frequent visits to South East Asia and Latin America, sponsoring one to one aid-trade projects with people I meet and befriend there. Among other things. Read less...

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When Trish Gray was unexpectedly invited by her daughter to come to the Middle East to see the places she visited as a tour guide, it started an amazing adventure Read more...as she visited places and experienced lives, first with her daughter, then her son, that tourists rarely get to fully appreciate. Her journey is recounted in detail so that we get to know Trish, her family and the people they meet as if we were journeying with them. Take a great adventure in your own lounge room – then ring your son or daughter overseas… Read less...

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Role Reversal

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Bio. I am author of, Four Dragons (A Chinese Myth Retold)-an ancient Chinese legend, that recounts how the four great rivers of China were formed. The story was nominated for and Read more...won the Bigziddlezot Multimedia 2006 Children's Book Award. My works have been published in America, United Kingdom and Australia. The first of my manuscripts, written in 2005, and offered for publication, was ‘Magic in the Air’. Two children’s story are now contracted to, and handled by, the American Children’s Literary Agency. Five short stories entered into competitions in England in 2006 were selected in the top twenty works and published in compilations of works by Secret Attic. Literary Road contracted my adult novel, ‘Consequences.’ It is available on the Literary Road Website. 'Code of Silence', a young boys struggle to free himself from malicious bullying has just been released by L&R Hartley, PUBLISHERS . Learning Media have contracted, Sponge Cake,' for publication in New Zealand’s Part 4 School Journal. Bockheim have offeree a contract for 'In Arthur's Footsteps' a yong adult novel. Read less...

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Code of Silence
Footprints
Four Dragons

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I am a primary school teacher who enjoys art, photography, composing music and writing. I have 3 published titles, including an illustrated picture book. Some art, photography and music can Read more...be accessed through my website. Read less...

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Billy Of The Flies
The Darkness Before Sunset
The Seventh Wonder of the Galaxy

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Well, I'm Canadian but been living in NZ or 6 years now. I've tried writing 2 books but haven't managed to get past writing more than a few dozen pages Read more...for both. Hopefully the new one I have in mind will actually be realized! I'm currently studying English and History at Massey University, and have a few writing courses under my belt from Victoria Uni, which have come in handy. I also teach swimming and am an avid swimmer. Read less...

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From the age of 13.., Boys Homes, Prison, Gang culture, Drugs and criminal activity here and overseas, to now a positive contributor to society hoping to complete my first book Read more...about the realities of that lifestyle and the phlosophy of change. This is not an academic exploration or data driven assumption, but the real deal, both life in the dark and now in the light....I look forward to meeting new friends and helping where I can. Read less...

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Niki comes from a background in education and now runs her own business as a personal development coach and professional speaker. Niki has 5 children ranging from 28-13 and is passionate Read more...about developing people. Making the world a better place one person at a time. Read less...

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Monday Musings

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Dominic has a horticultural background, but was interested in the big questions of life. So he completed a degree at Waikato University majoring in Philosophy.

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Is There Anybody OUT There?
The Ravings of a Philosophical Madman

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