Prose Readings

Sometimes there are writers who we hugely admire with works that inspire us but they can’t make to the festival in person… so we embrace technology! Michelle Elvy’s The Everrumble is an intoxicating book that revels in language, in rhythm and the possibilities of poetic prose. There is a deep interrogation of nature, climate and our relationship to the Earth. Enjoy this reading from the book by the author herself. Close your eyes… listen! If you enjoyed a Lie Down & Listen event in Verb you might like to treat this as your own, private version. Read more about The Everrumble here, and about Michelle here.

We are excited about this thrilling novella from writer Andi. C Buchanan. Get comfortable and listen to Andi read an extract to you… 

This is no ordinary ghost story.

Wellington, 1931. Seventeen-year-old Phyllis Symons’ body is discovered in the Mt Victoria tunnel construction site. Eighty years later, Aroha Brooke is determined to save her life. Urban legend meets urban fantasy in this compelling alternate history by award-winning author Andi C. Buchanan.

“Haunting in every sense of the word, Buchanan balances historical and personal traumas with magic, resilience, and hope. A beautiful read!” —Charles Payseur, Quick Sip Reviews

Read more about Andi here and about From A Shadow Grave here.