Angela Armstrong's Blog

Well, I've been at a new job for a year and a half, and it's definitely cutting into my writing and appearance time. It's nice to see libraries still ordering my books and to hear from readers now and then!

I still hope to return to finish my open series', but I am sorry that changes in my circumstances meant I ended up pivoting into a salary job.

I will be taking down my books for international sites over the next week or so, but you can still order from my website from anywhere in the world.

Than...

I'll be selling and signing and LOVING tabletop games this weekend, at the Cancer Society Games Fair | 9am-5pm Sat + Sun 

 

I will be selling and signing at Ages of Pages --
A Free Book Event
​Where Readers and Authors Connect
 ​Sat 27 Apr 2024 
9:30am - 4:00pm ​Claudelands Event Centre, Hamilton
 FREE ENTRY

I ducked down to Auckland to sign and sell at the Armageddon Expo again this Spring. Here I am, displaying some of my snacks of choice for fellow alleycat, CC Davie, who caught me shoveling in cereal in my booth and snapped this shot.

This year, we had our own, bannered Authors Alley, and I enjoyed the company of 14 other writers for Labour Weekend. Check out our class photo!

Left to Right, Back Row: Gareth Ward, Darian Smith, SJ Pratt, CC Davie, Angela Armstrong (me), Nikky Lee, Madeline Te WhiuM...

 

I'll be attending Armageddon Winter (Auckland) 

King's Birthday Weekend (3-5 June) 

with new titles to sign and sell. 

Looking forward to meeting with readers, writers, and con-attendees. I always love this event.

 I have a new book!

When my editor finished her read-through of this one, she said, "You know I love Ash. I really love it. But I think this might be your best work."

Available for purchase now, if you'd like to find out if you agree.

Shadow Chaser “Before I tell you a story most adults won’t, there’s something I must confess:
I’m homeless…”

Faye Delaney and her parents stay in other people’s houses all over the South Island of New Zealand while they save money for their own home. Faye doesn’t mi...

 

I'll be selling and signing books at the Cancer Society Games Fair this weekend, at The Cloud, Auckland (89 Quay St). It's such a great event -- every purchase is helping raise money for the Cancer Society, and there are so many cool creatives and retailers to see, along with a great chance to try board games before you buy (let alone if you're into playing in tabletop competitions). I hope to meet some of you there!

 

Book 1 in a new series featuring a home-schooler heroine, for home-schoolers and schoolers alike. A magical realism mystery.
A rabbit disappears on Holly's street. Naturally,
she launches an investigation.
Her prime suspect:
Bad boy Beno.
But is Holly ready for all she'll discover?
Paperback | eBook

Commencing Term 2, 2023, Angela will be offering weekly writing classes for young writers. 

These classes are for aspiring writers aged 10-16 years of age, at Ollie's Café and Grocer, 141 Hurndall Street East, Maungaturoto. There are two class options -- an 11:00am class for home-schoolers, and a 3:30pm after-school class. 

The class is an extension opportunity for young people to connect with other writers, get support crafting their writing, and learn about traditional and independent publishing...

 

I'll be at Wellington Armageddon December 3rd and 4th in Artist Alley -- I'd love to see you there!