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Auckland Event on Monday

I have one public event in Auckland on Monday. It’s at Takapuna Library from 6:30 – 8:00. The library is at 1 The Strand, Takapauna. I’ll talk for a bit, take questions for even longer, and then sign books. Hope to see you there! Bring sheep! (But not really)

EDIT: Bumpy landing in a massive rainstorm last night. Woke up looking over the harbour here in Auckland. A bevy of interviews today before the event tonight. So excited to be here. It’s been on my wish-list for so long; hard to believe I’m really on the other side of the globe from my home.

21 responses to “Auckland Event on Monday”

  1. Charla.Arabie Avatar
    Charla.Arabie

    Bring sheep. :D

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    1. Wendy Strand Avatar
      Wendy Strand

      I brought a sheep when i met him in Berkeley

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  2. John in Hollywood Avatar
    John in Hollywood

    Yay for you! New Zealand is breathtaking! It’s also filled with arguably the nicest people on the planet.

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  3. Wendy Strand Avatar
    Wendy Strand

    Think of me when you are at The Strand. If someone brings sheep, be sure to take pictures. If someone brings a fleece bring it home for you mother or sister to spin.

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  4. Harry L Avatar
    Harry L

    Thanks for the praise ‘John in Hollywood’ – not entirely sure it is correct, but what the hell, we’ll take it.

    The library in question is less than 100 metres (er, yards?) from the beautiful Takapuna Beach, so get there early for a swim (bit cold for that actually now, especially at 6.30pm) or a pleasant walk on the sand.

    Also, I think there is a $5 cover charge – read that somewhere today (or $3 if you are a ‘friend’ of the library). So be warned. I’m told copies of both ‘Wool’ and ‘Shift’ will be on hand to purchase.

    See you there.

    Harry L in Auckland.

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  5. Wendy Strand Avatar
    Wendy Strand

    Think of me when you are at The Strand

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  6. John in Hollywood Avatar
    John in Hollywood

    Harry – My pleasure, and absolutely correct. :-)

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  7. Don Crawford Avatar
    Don Crawford

    check out Hobbiton while you’re there!

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  8. Tanya Avatar
    Tanya

    I’d love to come – but if I did I’d nag you about when Dust will be available. Is there a release date? Have I missed it? I’m keeping my eye on Amazon for a Kindle version :)

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    1. Ruth Avatar
      Ruth

      I read Oct 24th on GoodReads

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  9. Michelle Avatar
    Michelle

    Christchurch (and I) will miss seeing you, but the weather is truly horrible at the moment so you are quite possibly better off missing us.. =D

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    1. Jane Keenan Avatar
      Jane Keenan

      Michelle, I get to have a short interview with Hugh tomorrow – from Christchurch – but sadly not in person. Check out the Christchurch City Library blog for the results! We will just have to make sure we get him down this way next time when hopefully there will be a few more buildings that can accommodate the crowds!

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      1. Michelle Avatar
        Michelle

        I’ll do that Jane, thanks for letting me know!

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  10. Ruth Avatar
    Ruth

    Damn, just read this and I am IN Auckland, sadly lacking a sheep. My brother does own 10,000 though, will that suffice. Shame we’ve had 4 months of sun (and drought…) and now it rains when you arrive :-(
    Loving Wool and Shift, looking forward to Dust.

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  11. Lindsey Dawson Avatar
    Lindsey Dawson

    Hi Hugh, Look forward to interviewing you tomorrow at Face TV in Auckland. Hope they’ve been good to you at Takapuna. Such a lot to discuss – from dystopian plots to your remarkable success online and in conventional publishing… not something every author gets the hang of.

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  12. Ali McTear Avatar
    Ali McTear

    OH DAMN!!! I had the weeks muddled up & took NEXT Monday off work!!! Stupid, stupid STUPID woman!!!!
    *wanders off to clean* …………

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  13. Corinne Avatar
    Corinne

    Good to hear you last night. Now, I can’t wait to read your books. I have just blogged on The King’s College Library Blog see kingzone.wordpress.com, thanks for the photo. Have a great trip home.
    Corinne

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  14. Pete Lund Avatar
    Pete Lund

    http://kingzone.wordpress.com/ – here is text from recent NZ appearance

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  15. John in Hollywood Avatar
    John in Hollywood

    I hope you got to see some of the city! And wasn’t I right? Aren’t Kiwi’s the best?

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    1. Hugh C. Howey Avatar
      Hugh C. Howey

      Kiwis are the best.

      But Australians are also the best.

      They both told me so.

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  16. Lisa Salter Avatar
    Lisa Salter

    Hi Hugh
    Thanks for coming all the way down to New Zealand. I really enjoyed meeting you and hearing your talk. I’ve just finished Shift, and can’t wait for Dust. Hope you’ll get back to NZ one day on your boat. Keep writing!
    Lisa

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