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A routine visit by Armed Constabulary Sergeant Patrick Kelly to the rugged Great Barrier Island turns into investigating...
18/09/2026

A routine visit by Armed Constabulary Sergeant Patrick Kelly to the rugged Great Barrier Island turns into investigating a possible shipwreck. The shipwreck survivors include a prison escaper, and they murder a local and steal his boat. Later up in the Northern gumfields, Kelly recaptures the prison escaper, who is sent back to Auckland under police es**rt. Kelly finds himself alone closing in on a killer, who tries to turn the tables and make Kelly his next victim.

‘Sergeant Kelly’s Quest’, is a stand-alone sequel to the action packed ‘Sergeant Kelly’s Elephant’. The third book in this fast-paced series is well underway.

📘 Adult Fiction, Crime & Thrillers
➡️ Adventure, Crime, History, New Zealand

Terry Carson is a retired lawyer who has been writing for many years. He has written legal and historical articles for several publications. He is also a prize-winning short story writer. His nonfiction books include ‘Built for Justice’ – a look at old New Zealand courthouse buildings, and ‘The Axeman’s Accomplice’ – a true crime examination of the Snow Family murders of 1847. More recently, he has been writing a New Zealand based historical crime series set in the 1870s, featuring ageing, Armed Constabulary Sergeant Patrick Kelly. He is working on more crime fiction.

Read more about Terry’s book over on the Indie Books website – it’s featured on our homepage this month!

Proudly announcing the Indie Books NZ and First Applause partnership to help independent authors in New Zealand get di...
16/09/2026

Proudly announcing the Indie Books NZ and First Applause partnership to help independent authors in New Zealand get discovered! Read more about our exciting collaboration below:

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For independent authors, writing the book is only half the challenge. The hardest part can be helping the right readers discover it.

But now self-published authors in New Zealand have affordable marketing options to help get their books noticed.

A new partnership between Jodie Beach of First Applause and Lesley Webb of Indie Books has been developed, with the shared goal of increasing visibility for local independent authors and their books.

“Lesley and I noticed how difficult it is for indie authors to market their work,” Jodie said. “So we decided to join forces and help homegrown creatives get their books found in the most affordable, authentic and collaborative ways possible.”

Indie Books is an online directory featuring more than 200 self-published New Zealand authors. It provides a dedicated space to showcase new books from the diverse and talented community of Kiwi writers.

“I have been so impressed at the lengths independent authors go to to produce professional, marketable books,” Lesley said. “Indie Books brings these books together in one place, providing another marketing opportunity for authors doing it themselves.”

Meanwhile, First Applause offers professionally written feature articles about authors and their books. Every article begins with a short Q&A with the author via email, then the editorial is published on First Applause and Indie Books.

What sets First Applause apart is that authors also receive a copy of the article to republish on their website, newsletter and other platforms as they see fit.

“The aim is for New Zealand creatives to have professionally written content that showcases their hard work and talent,” Jodie said. “Self-published authors might have a small marketing budget or a small following, but I don’t think that should mean they have to miss out on great promotional content.”

Together, the team’s complementary services provide affordable marketing opportunities for self-published authors.

“I’m excited to bring more depth to the Indie Books website with Jodie’s editorial pieces,” Lesley said. “Sharing the story behind the book is a great way for authors to add context, authenticity, and build a connection with readers and buyers.”

Are you a Kiwi author who is self-publishing a book? Find out how Indie Books and First Applause can help you on your journey to finding your readers:

Indie Books: https://indiebooks.co.nz/advertise/
First Applause: https://firstapplause.co.nz/get-featured/

For 16 years she protected her mum. A home of secrets hidden behind a well crafted facade. In one night, her world explo...
15/09/2026

For 16 years she protected her mum. A home of secrets hidden behind a well crafted facade. In one night, her world explodes and everything changes.

But little does she know, where one secret life ends another begins. And this time the more she tries to hide it, the faster the masks slip.

As she's forced to face everything she thought she knew about herself her world is once again turned upside down, leaving her with the question… Just how much does a secret cost?

This novel contains themes of abuse, trauma, self-harm, and mental health struggles, as well as emotionally intense relationships and difficult family dynamics.

📘 Adult Fiction / YA Fiction
➡️ Contemporary

Jessica-Rose Weaver is an author and artist from Aotearoa New Zealand. She is one of seven siblings and despite a somewhat dysfunctional upbringing she credits her family, especially her siblings, as a key part of who she is today.
She writes fiction inspired by real life, exploring emotional truth and lived experiences. Her hope is that her stories allow readers to step into her characters shoes and feel something real in the process. She’s a solo mum who enjoys the simple things, a good laugh, a hot cuppa and the quiet moments in between life’s noise.

Her quote to live by is: “Perhaps the place where survival ends and life begins in found within a dream.”

Read more about Jessica’s book over on the Indie Books website – it’s featured on our homepage this month!

From New Zealand author Angela Day comes the start of the Jackson's Bridge Series—a heartwarming and emotionally rich, r...
11/09/2026

From New Zealand author Angela Day comes the start of the Jackson's Bridge Series—a heartwarming and emotionally rich, romantic small-town saga set in a remote mountain town located at the foot of the Colorado Rockies and the Far North of New Zealand, where breathtaking scenery and seasonal rhythms frame stories bound by love, friendship, family and community.

Together, this duet tells the story of Callie Winters (41) who finds the courage to face the past she’s buried for seventeen years, and accepts a second chance at the life and love she thought had passed her by.

The Jackson’s Bridge Series is perfect for readers who love:
💕 Heartwarming and emotional stories with emotional depth
💕 Clean and closed-door romantic women’s fiction set in small towns
💕 Character-driven series with themes of love, friendship, family, community, and second chances
💕 Romance that grows steadily over time

Both books stand alone but are best read in order, and are the first stories in an ongoing series—ideal for library patrons looking for a new author to follow.

📘 Romance
➡️ Contemporary • Small Town Romance • Women’s Fiction

Angela Day is the author of the romantic fiction series Jackson’s Bridge, a ro-mantic small-town saga set in a remote mountain town in the Colorado Rock-ies, where breathtaking scenery and seasonal rhythms frame stories bound by love, friendship, family and community.

She lives in the subtropical Bay of Islands in the Far North of New Zealand, but grew up in a small town on the agricultural plains of the South Island under the majestic Southern Alps—which may be why she spends her days writing in fic-tional Colorado mountain towns.

Read more about Angela’s books over on the Indie Books website – they’re featured on our homepage this month!

Author Angela Day

The Falling City, where humans have forgotten the past, have no concept of names and are only known by their occupations...
08/09/2026

The Falling City, where humans have forgotten the past, have no concept of names and are only known by their occupations, three residents are about to discover a truth that will change their lives forever.

All the resident pedestrian knows is getting up and walking the streets, being a customer, and then returning to be an occupant of the house lived in. It is a simple existence filled with enjoyable music that is streamed into headphones day and night. But when the resident's headphones break down and they are forced to deal with the noise battering their exposed ears, a search for answers leads to a descent into the darkest depths of the city they live in.

This new novel by W.F. Stubbs envisions a future that is all too relevant for the world we live in today.

📘 Science Fiction
➡️ Speculative Fiction, Humour, Satire

W.F. Stubbs is from Gisborne/Tūranganui-a-Kiwa, New Zealand/Aotearoa, and has completed four novels and self-published two books of poetry and prose. Along with articles in local papers, he began to gain recognition for his unique lifestyle as an author who quit renting to live in a car, and has continued to travel around New Zealand doing author talks and promoting his works.

Warwick uses manual labouring jobs to fund his poetry publishing and gain uniquely interesting stories to tell along the way.

Read more about Warwick’s latest book over on the Indie Books website – it’s featured on our homepage this month!

W.F. Stubbs

For countless women in faith communities, Sunday morning smiles can mask a different reality: drowning in endless servic...
04/09/2026

For countless women in faith communities, Sunday morning smiles can mask a different reality: drowning in endless service, overwhelmed by expectations and thinking their exhaustion is simply a spiritual problem requiring more prayer. We’re familiar with terms like gaslighting, people-pleasing and accommodating, but when these behaviours show up in our everyday lives – like in our church communities – they bring deep discomfort and internal conflict.

Rose Stanley has lived this story – blaming herself for not being able to juggle the demands of her life, including work, motherhood and service to her church community; unable to communicate her emotional needs, and wondering if this is really what God wants.

In the wake of New Zealand's recent faith controversies – from Arise Megachurch to Gloriavale – ‘Sacred and Sane’ asks a crucial question: why do women of faith give of their time, resources and energy to the degree that their mental, familial or relational health is compromised?

Rose provides six practical pillars in this honest guide and empowers the reader to build trust and confidence in themselves, to gauge what a healthy, safe community looks like and navigate their own faith journey; one which recognises their individuality, unique circumstances and seasons of life.

‘Sacred and Sane’ isn't about choosing between faith and sanity —it's about discovering you can have both.

📘 Biography & Memoir
➡️ Christian autobiography • Mental Health • Religion • Service • Spirituality • Volunteering • Women

Rose Stanley lives on the Hibiscus Coast in Tāmaki Makaurau. She has previously written children’s picture books focusing on emotional literacy and problem solving. Rose loves to unpack big ideas for both adults and children, with her special interest being emotional and mental health.

Read more about Rose’s book over on the Indie Books website – it’s featured on our homepage this month!

When a bold gang starts robbing everyone blind, can an adventurous young teen and her new band of friends end the shenan...
01/09/2026

When a bold gang starts robbing everyone blind, can an adventurous young teen and her new band of friends end the shenanigans?

Grace Williams hates the idea of moving again. But after her family hauls her off to another city, the dark-haired youngster is delighted when she hits it off with the boy next door. And when she learns his police-detective father has hit a dead end investigating a string of local robberies, the sharp-witted girl forms a team to work on the mystery.

Can Grace and the crew conquer her worries and help nab the crafty crooks?

📘 Middle Grade
➡️ Action, Mystery

Angus McLean is a private investigator, former Police officer, a writer, a family guy and a fan of crime and adventure fiction.

Read more about Angus’ book over on the Indie Books website – it’s featured on our homepage this month!

Angus McLean

Inspired by the real adventures of Turbo, this beautifully illustrated rhyming picture book follows one lively puppy as ...
28/08/2026

Inspired by the real adventures of Turbo, this beautifully illustrated rhyming picture book follows one lively puppy as he learns what it means to become part of a family.

Rocket is a 14 year old Jack Russell Terrier who’s calm, clever and a little bit grumpy about change. Turbo is a Schnauzer - Jack Russell mix puppy who bounced into Rocket’s life full of mischief and love. At first Rocket wasn’t so sure about Turbo… But now they’re best mates, nap buddies and co-captains of backyard adventures.

A warm, read-aloud story celebrating friendship, kindness and belonging for children aged 3–7.

📘 Children’s Picture Book
➡️ Dogs • Early Readers • Friendship • Rhyming

Kimba Allison is a New Zealand author and animal lover whose stories are inspired by the real-life adventures of her mischievous dog, Turbo, wise old Rocket and clever cat, Graham. Her beautifully illustrated rhyming picture books celebrate friendship, kindness and the special bonds between people and their pets. Kimba lives in rural Waikato, where new adventures are never far away.

Read more about Kimba’s book over on the Indie Books website – it’s featured on our homepage this month!

Turbo and Friends Books

Time has run out. The High Sorcerer has it all. There is no more hope. Witness the epic conclusion to the Song of the To...
25/08/2026

Time has run out. The High Sorcerer has it all. There is no more hope. Witness the epic conclusion to the Song of the Towers Trilogy!

How far has a lowly chicken farmer come? Erin has conquered Buttergate in the west and Horncastle in the south, but she still has one more challenge before she can set free the Princess and restore justice to her kingdom. There is one more tower: Sandsend by the sea. But this time the High Sorcerer knows she’s coming. He’s sent his second-in-command to stop her, and Erin has no idea she’s walking into a trap. What is worse is that time is not on her side: she only has five weeks to get to Princess Daphne before her ex*****on.

Can Erin do the impossible, and free her Princess, before it’s too late and the Sorcerer’s rule becomes the only rule?

📘 Young Adult Fantasy
➡️ Fantasy • Trilogy

Caro Geelen writes fantastical fiction for young adults and adults. When she isn’t on her laptop she carries around notebooks to scribble down characters, scenes and lists. She lives in New Zealand.

Read more about Caro’s book over on the Indie Books website – it’s featured on our homepage this month!

Caro Geelen Author

The Indie Writers Festival is on again next Saturday 29 August at Te Manawa, Westgate. Come and meet authors, browse boo...
21/08/2026

The Indie Writers Festival is on again next Saturday 29 August at Te Manawa, Westgate. Come and meet authors, browse books, and attend a workshop or talk!

Indie Books is looking forward to attending again and catching up with lots of authors and readers!

✨Also! If you want to attend a talk, book your place over at Humantix:
➡ events.humantix.com/indie-writers-festival-2006

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