Emily Perkins
Bookmarks with Emily Perkins
Emily Perkins is an award-winning novelist; these are her bookmarks. Audio
Emily Perkins with things to perk you up this public holiday
Wellington writer Emily Perkins is the country's latest literary darling, taking out the top prize at the recent Ockham Awards for her novel Lioness. Audio
Novelist Emily Perkins wins fiction prize at Ockham awards
The winner of the Jann Medlicott Acorn Prize for Fiction at the 2024 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards, held last night, is Emily Perkins - for her novel Lioness. Fiction winner Emily Perkins, along with… Audio
Author Emily Perkins releases new novel Lioness
Author Emily Perkins has been brewing the concept of her new novel for a long time. And after many, many drafts, Lioness finally hit the shelves last week. It's her first new release in a decade, and… Audio
Playing Favourites with Emily Perkins
Emily Perkins is acclaimed as a novelist and short story writer, but her career started as an actor graduating from Toi Whakaari New Zealand Drama School in 1989. In her playwriting debut In 2015… Audio
New Pacific writers' residency in Wellington for 2019
Applications open for new Pacific writer residency in Wellington for 2019. Audio
Emily Perkins on writing
Award-winning writer Emily Perkins chats about the process of writing, what makes good writing and the value of fiction. Audio
Emily Perkins - Ibsen and The Fuse Box
Emily Perkins holds a Master of Creative Writing from The University of Auckland and is a graduate of Toi Whakaari, the New Zealand Drama School. Her first book, Not Her Real Name and Other Stories… Audio
Emily Perkins on writing: Part 3
Not all writing has the necessary heat and a pulse that makes it come alive. Audio
Emily Perkins on writing: Part 1
Award-winning writer Emily Perkins chats about the process of writing, what makes good writing and the value of fiction. Audio
Emily Perkins on writing: Part 2
Emily Perkins talks about the moment of knowing that a particular idea might be the beginning of something worth pursuing. Audio
Emily Perkins on writing: Part 4
Some thoughts about teaching writing and especially about the process at IIML. Audio
Emily Perkins on writing: Part 7
In a world swamped with easily accessible information and social media, what place does fiction have? With award-winning writer Emily Perkins. Audio
Emily Perkins on writing: Part 5
Award-winning writer Emily Perkins talks about the day-to-day process of writing and the importance of some sort of routine and discipline. Audio
Emily Perkins on writing: Part 6
Award-winning writer Emily Perkins says most people can probably write something, but whether or not they go on to be a writer in the full sense is the question. Audio
How to adapt the novel The Rehearsal for the screen
The usual sign of a book's success is when the movie rights get sold. But often that's when the real hard work begins. Turning a novel into a film is difficult - as Steven Spielberg says, the two… Audio
Masterpieces - Emily Perkins
Author and playwright Emily Perkins tells us about her favourite New Zealand book. Audio
Emily Perkins' First Play
Novelist Emily Perkins has penned her first play. She's updated Henrik Ibsen's A Doll's House and set it in contemporary New Zealand. This new version will premiere at the end of the month in a… Audio
The Forrests - Part 12
Dorothy tries ringing Daniel in Spain and gets his ex wife who tells him he's in New Zealand. She and Daniel meet in a park and she's introduced to his 14 year old son Oscar. Dot is in hospital… Audio
The Forrests - Part 11
The Forrests watch an old home movie together. Daniel sends a letter telling Dorothy he's married. Dot tells Andrew they should get a divorce. She moves in with Grace, helping with her grandchildren… Audio
