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The Judgement!
Here's a screen grab from the 2024 Ngaio Marsh Awards with some comments from the judges about Nikolais Quest

Diane Robinson
Sep 14, 20241 min read
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Book review from James
Book Review of Nikolai's Quest by James L Â I love the book Your intro great could double the pages. Love how she writes it, descriptive,...

Diane Robinson
Sep 7, 20241 min read
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Had a blast at the Ngaios
Here's me on stage at the Ngaio Marsh Book Awards 28 Aug 2024. My novel "Nikolai's Quest" was one of 5 finalists for the Best Kids/YA...

Diane Robinson
Sep 5, 20241 min read
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Whodunnit? Will won it?
2024 Ngaio Marsh Awards Whodunnit and Whowunnit? – 2024 Ngaio Marsh Awards From a house in the Cashmere Hills, a storyteller and artist...

Diane Robinson
Aug 23, 20241 min read
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Finalist in Ngaio Marsh Book Awards
Wow!. So excited. My Novel, ' Nikolais Quest ' is a finalist in this years Ngaio Marsh Award for Best Kids/YA Novel. The winner will be...

Diane Robinson
Aug 17, 20241 min read
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At Normanton Common Primary Academy April 2024
During my April 2024 trip to UK, I had the pleasure of doing an author talk to 2 classes at Normanton Common

Diane Robinson
May 13, 20241 min read
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Christmas gift from reader
An early Christmas gift. After the Christmas Eve service an 11 year old came up to me and asked. 'Are you going to release a new book...

Diane Robinson
Dec 26, 20231 min read
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Two writers , one book stall
With fellow author Stephen Johnson at the Orakei School end of year picnic. We didn't sell many books, but I did win a raffle!

Diane Robinson
Dec 26, 20231 min read
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With best selling non fiction author
Thrilled to be a presenter at the same event as Mary Holm https://maryholm.com/ I wrote a novel with an accountant as the main character....

Diane Robinson
Dec 21, 20231 min read
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What's cooking?
I'm delighted to be a sponsor of this cook book fundraiser for a local school. They've done a brilliant job on putting it together. Great...

Diane Robinson
Nov 21, 20231 min read
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Mention in the SAV newsletter
Thanks ST Andrews Village

Diane Robinson
Nov 20, 20231 min read
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Hospice Fundraiser
It was nice to take part in the Franklin Hospice fundraiser

Diane Robinson
Nov 16, 20231 min read
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Women Accountants Christmas Do
I'm really chuffed to be one of the speakers at the 7 December meeting of the Auckland Women Accountants Special Interest Group. Mary...

Diane Robinson
Nov 16, 20231 min read
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St Andrews was fun
I had a nice time doing an author talk at St. Andrews retirement village this morning

Diane Robinson
Oct 19, 20231 min read
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SAV here I come!
Looking forwar d to this

Diane Robinson
Oct 3, 20231 min read
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Praise from a Teacher for "Nikolai's Quest"
It was great to get this review from a teacher who has read the novel. I have xxx'd out the plot spoilers and the name of the school...

Diane Robinson
Aug 9, 20231 min read
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When a child likes your novel
This email made my day. "One of the bee club members has asked me to tell you about his 12 year old granddaughter. She loved your book so...

Diane Robinson
Jul 14, 20231 min read
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Bzzy with beekeeping club
I had a lovely visit today at Franklin Beekeeping Club-such a welcoming colony

Diane Robinson
Jun 11, 20231 min read
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Loved this article about NZ writing scene
https://www.anzliterature.com/feature/second-best-sellers/?fbclid=IwAR32_HOB-l2kJFu_MIIz3mAaSmiI_NVFmKJ-eOLlsWXjRT1BiZFQt4eVhmo Favourite...

Diane Robinson
Jun 3, 20231 min read
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Misdeeds in the Mangroves-Pt Chev. Library
Great to be part of the Ngaio Marsh event at Point Chevalier library last night Pictured with fellow writers Simon Lendrum, Angelique...

Diane Robinson
May 27, 20231 min read
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