Guest Writer for 2023 Laurence Fearnley

This year we're delighted to welcome Laurence Fearnley as our writer for the weekend. To book email jfestrust@gmail.com The writers talk will take place on Friday 13 October. NB: The workshop is strictly limited to 16 people. Places do sell out quickly and are offered on a first come, first served basis. (Cost is $50 … Continue reading Guest Writer for 2023 Laurence Fearnley

Help us build Janet Frame visitor centre!

Today we are excited to launch our fundraising campaign to transform the humble garage of Janet Frame’s childhood home into a visitor centre.  Our Givealittle campaign launches today Build the Janet Frame visitor centre - Givealittle. Please donate generously and share the page far and wide on your channels. Frame grew up in a modest … Continue reading Help us build Janet Frame visitor centre!

2020’s Janet Frame House Author – Shortlisted for Ockham’s

Shayne Carter's memoir is shortlisted for our most prestigious book awards -  New Zealand Ockham Book Awards 2020. Shayne is also our writer in situ for our annual Janet Frame House Writers and Readers weekend. That means, you have a chance to hear him speak this Saturday, right here in Oamaru at the Janet Frame … Continue reading 2020’s Janet Frame House Author – Shortlisted for Ockham’s

JFEST 2020 Writers and Readers Weekend

The Janet Frame House is delighted to announce our Readers and Writers weekend for 7-8 March 2020. The weekend includes our public picnic, author's talk and open mic session for local writers on Saturday afternoon and a writing workshop on Sunday. Special Guests Our literary guests this year are Shayne Carter and Kate Camp. Saturday … Continue reading JFEST 2020 Writers and Readers Weekend