Heather McQuillan
writer and teacher
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Writer and Teacher
BOOKS and STORIES FOR ADULTS
I am thrilled to have a story selected for this beautiful collection
Where Oceans Meet
and other stories
BIO
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For a long time I was a teacher who wrote- now I am a writer who teaches- the two roles keep getting tangled.
I write for young people as well as short fiction and poetry.
I have a Master in Creative Writing with distinction from Massey University.
In 2021 I was the Otago University College of Education/ Creative New Zealand Writer in Residence. INTERVIEW
When I'm not writing in my studio at the top of a spiral staircase I can be found as the Director and a tutor with Write On School for Young Writers in Christchurch, New Zealand.
CONTACT
I am available to speak to school groups, teachers, writers and also run writing workshops.
For writing workshops or PD in schools please contact: schoolforyoungwriters@gmail.com
For any other queries please contact: heathermcq112@gmail.com
Profile Pages
New Zealand Society of Authors website.
Read NZ website. Bookings can be made for school visits and teacher workshop here.
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