Graham Reid | | <1 min read
Some months ago I spoke to a group of writers about travel writing (having done a lot myself, including two award-wining books) and it was not just enjoyable but obviously informative . . . because I have been invited to do something similar (not the same) at the Whangaparaoa Library this coming Saturday at 1.30pm.
I look forward to seeing you there if you can make it.
It's me . . . and it's free!
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