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David Farrell

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David Farrell, the author of The Wilde Collection fictional memoir series, lives in a rural village on the banks of the Mighty Waikato River.

While planning his next book, he walks through the magnificent landscapes of Aotearoa, New Zealand with his new muse, Zelda, by his side. A Kiwi Heading Dog rescued from the pound.

With his partner Jeanne and daughter Amy, they now live a harmonious life after a challenging journey from Southern Africa

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David Farrell December is my Aotearoa New Zealand author month.
Shifting Colours by Fiona Sussman
Remote Sympathy by Catherine Chidgey
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December is my Aotearoa New Zealand author month.
Shifting Colours by Fiona Sussman
Remote Sympathy by Catherine Chidgey
Purgatory by Rosetta Allan
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I sit down every day and write at least a paragraph.
If the creativity flows, I continue to write.
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I sit down every day and write at least a paragraph.
If the creativity flows, I continue to write.
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Where the Birds Don't Fly - Aotearoa

“My home is here, where the birds don’t fly. Like them, I live without trepidation—not just for myself, but for my family. Rose and I did all that was possible. We did very well, if I may say so.
I sleep at night, contented, always thankful for this gracious nation. A whānau (family) like no other. I hope our kindred never take their freedom for granted and are always thankful for how New Zealand Read more of this blog post »
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"Humbled What We Keep Silent is recommended in The Globe and Mail this weekend. It’s a slow-burning character-driven thriller, where Bri Watters gets caught up in a hospital data breach that threatens to expose long-held family secrets. I’m gratefu..." Read more of this blog post »
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Beneath the Shadows by Tanya Nellestein
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I absolutely loved the first book and with a strong desire to know more, dove straight into the prequel novella which is intense and while feeding the reader a bit more information, you’re not wholly satisfied and left hanging - book two is now " Read more of this review »
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