Over the course of the year, it has been noticeable that Covid is becoming less of a problem in New Zealand as well, and more events are being offered.
In the second half of the year I participated in two events.
Like last year, I took my latest book to Hamilton Book Month and introduced myself and my book at the local authors event.
Just a few weeks later, the Everything Books book fair was held in Tauranga.
Every year I feel more and more like I belong to the New Zealand writing community. At each event I meet familiar faces and I get to know new people who show up at the next event. It’s nice to belong to a group and be recognized as a writer by other writers.