UK crime writing sensation R.J. Ellory will be touring New Zealand in September to promote his new book, Saints of New York (9781409104759). See him at the following public events...

Wednesday September 8 – AUCKLAND

Takapuna Paper Plus presents RJ Ellory at Takapuna Library

Time: 6pm for light refreshments, 6.30pm start

Location: Takapuna Public Library, The Strand, Takapuna

Cost: $5.00 (Friends of the Library $2)

RSVP: email helenw@shorelibraries.govt.nz or phone Helen Woodhouse  486-8469

Thursday September 9 – NELSON & WELLINGTON

Page & Blackmore Booksellers present RJ Ellory at Nelson Library

Time: 12pm – 1pm

Location: Activity Room, Elma Turner Library

Cost: Free

For more information:  email info@pageandblcokmore.co.nz or phone 03 548 9992

Meet the Author Event at Marsden Books

Time: 5.30pm

Location: Marsden Books, 159 Karori Rd, Wellington

Cost: Free

RSVP: by September 2, marsdenbooks@kauri.co.nz or 04 476 8066

Friday September 10 – DUNEDIN

RJ Ellory at Mosgiel Library

Time: 3.30pm – 4.30pm

Location: Mosgiel Library, 7 Harstonge St

Cost: Free

Bookings: email library@dcc.govt.nz or phone 03 474 3690 (ticket collection Mosgiel Library)

RJ Ellory at Dunedin City Library

Time: 5.30pm

Location: Lvl 4, Dunedin City Library, 230 Moray Place

Cost: Free

Bookings: email library@dcc.govt.nz or phone 03 474 3690 (ticket collection City Library)

For more information contact Orion Publicist Gemma Finlay – gemmaf@hachette.co.nz / 09 478 1033

Michael Robotham, international bestselling thriller writer, will be at the Christchurch Writer’s Festival talking about his latest book, Bleed for Me (9781847442192).

Friday September 10 – CHRISTCHURCH

Setting the Stage for Murder, a panel discussion.

Time: 7.00pm

Location: Limes Room, Christchurch Town Hall.

Tickets: $25

Saturday September 11 – CHRISTCHURCH

Coffee and Crime session

Time: 2.00 – 3.00pm

Location: Mezzanine Floor, Christchurch Town Hall.

Free admission.

For more information contact Little, Brown Publicist Karen McMillan – karenm@hachette.co.nz / 09 478 1061

Charlaine Harris, author of the bestselling Sookie Stackhouse series, which the hit TV show True Blood is based on, will be touring New Zealand October 4 – 6. Don’t miss your chance to hear her speak and meet her during the book signing at one of our special events. See you there fellow Truebies!

Monday October 4 – WELLINGTON

Dominion Post Write Stuff Event in conjunction with Borders Lambton Quay

Time: 6.30pm (doors open 6pm)

Location: The Ballroom, Duxton Wellington

Tickets: $20, includes drink on arrival

To book tickets phone 0800 50 50 90 or visit  The Dominion Post, 40 Boulcott St, Wellington

See www.dompost.co.nz/writestuff for more information.

Tuesday October 5 – AUCKLAND

Book Signing, Whitcoulls Botany Downs

Time: 1pm – 1.20pm

Location: Whitcoulls Botany Downs, phone: 09 984 5408

Your opportunity to meet Charlaine and get a book (or books) signed. If you can’t make the session, please phone the store to find out about pre-ordering a copy.

Wednesday October 6 – AUCKLAND

The North Shore Libraries Foundation presents Charlaine Harris in conjunction with Paper Plus Takapuna

Time: 7pm (doors open 6pm)

Location: Westlake Boys High School Auditorium

Tickets: $15

Tickets on sale at Event Finder (click here) or from Auckland Paper Plus stores. Email NSLFevents@gmail.com with any questions.

**Please note there is no longer a Christchurch event as was previously advertised.

For more information contact Orion Publicist Gemma Finlay – gemmaf@hachette.co.nz / 09 478 1033