Writers on Writing - Writing Suspense
2025-04-27 14:00 - 16:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Greerton Library, 139 Greerton Road, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, 3112, New Zealand
Writing Suspense

Heather Reyburn’s books have it all: suspense, memorable characters, nature, history, and happy endings. The author started publishing in her mid-60s and has already created a niche following for her work – 13 books over three series, with a fourth series setting sail in June. Whatever your genre, Heather will share her tips and tricks to help participants create plot tension using twists, foreshadowing, cliffhangers, red herrings, character jeopardy, and more. Heather grew up in rural NZ but now lives in Queensland. She will be sharing her knowledge with us after returning to Aotearoa for the Ages of Pages Book Fair in Hamilton.

Sunday 27th April, 2:00-4:00 pm
Greerton Library, Chadwick Road

$15 ($10 for Tauranga Writers members)
CASH only please, as EFTPOS is not available at these meetings.

Contact taurangawritersnz@gmail.com for information about our website or to join our Facebook page. Work in Progress meetings are held the first Thursday of every month at the Wesley Methodist Church on 13th Avenue from 7 to 9 pm. Writers on Writing is held every third Sunday in the Heremanuhiri Room, Greerton Library, 2 to 4 pm.

Writers on Writing - The Personal Essay
2026-06-14 14:00 - 16:00
Personal Essay

“Start where you are. Use what you have.Do what you can.” – Arthur AsheModern writers are increasingly using the essayformat to share personal experiences andreflections on specific themes, the insights gainedand lessons learned. In this practical workshop,international award-winning essayist Lee Murraydiscusses learnings from her personal journeythrough memoir and essay, offering tips andstrategies for writing compelling essays.
Lee Murray ONZM is also a multi-award-winning writer,editor, poet, and screenwriter. A USA Today Bestsellingauthor, Lee has been awarded a Shirley Jackson Award, fiveBram Stoker Awards®, and a NZ Prime Minister’s Awardfor Literary Achievement in Fiction.For more information visit http://www.leemurray.info
Sunday 14th June, 2:00-4:00 pm
Greerton Library, Chadwick Road

$15 ($10 for Tauranga Writers members)
CASH only please, as EFTPOS is not available at these meetings.

Contact taurangawritersnz@gmail.com for information about our website or to join our Facebook page. Work in Progress meetings are held the first Thursday of every month at the Wesley Methodist Church on 13th Avenue from 7 to 9 pm. Writers on Writing is held every third Sunday in the Heremanuhiri Room, Greerton Library, 2 to 4 pm.
