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Write On with Beverly Martens
Episodes
11-02-2026 - Being Present (While Acknowleging the Past)
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this final show, you'll hear an in-depth, insightful, joyous conversation with 2026 Burns Fellow, Rachel O'Neill, a filmmaker/poet/writer/artist ...
14-01-2026 - Books on Writing plus new NZPS Anthology
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Beverly shares the highs (and lows) of her Summer reading, particularly two fantastic tomes written by, and for, writers: 'Writers on Writing' (ed. b...
10-12-2025 - Backing Yourself Over the Holiday Break - John Russell-Hodge and Vanda Symon
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
First up Beverly talks to 'emerging' poet John Russell-Hodge about goal-setting, and how he'll be spending his summer at the Robert Lord cottage, and ...
Two (Astonishing) Tales from Two Different Centuries
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
First up, Professor Wendy Parkins talks about researching and writing her award-winning novel 'The Defiance of Frances Dickinson' - based on the true ...
Write On with Beverly Martens - 08-10-2025 - Book Tober
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's "BOOK-TOBER" in DUNEDIN! - Dunedin is bursting with book-related events this month. We've got NZ Book Day (on October 11th), The all-day Landfall...
Write On with Beverly Martens - 10-09-2025 - Deep Dive with Dr Lynley Edmeades and YWF with Kate Schrader
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Deep Dive with Dr Lynley Edmeades and YWF with Kate Schrader - Lynley Edmeades is a swan. Gliding on the surface, constant motion below as a poet, ess...
Write On with Beverly Martens - 13-08-2025 - Writing for Children. Reading for All - Jackie McMillan and Samantha Montgomerie
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Writing for Children. Reading for All - This month Beverly focuses on the important role NZ children's writers play in shaping our cultural world-vie...
Write On with Beverly Martens - 09-07-2025 - Writing What You Know - Dr Mira Harrison and Ina Kinski
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Writing What You Know - Dr Mira Harrison and Ina Kinski - This month Beverly interviews (Dr) Mira Harrison, a medical specialist based here in Dunedin...
Write On with Beverly Martens - 11-06-2025 - Short Fiction and Sharp Books - Dominic Hoey and Michelle Elvy
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Short Fiction and Sharp Books - Dominic Hoey and Michelle Elvy - This month Beverly chats with Auckland-based author, rapper and poet Dominic Hoey abo...
Write On with Beverly Martens - 14-05-2025 - Women's Creative and Life Challenges - Mikaela Nyman
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Women's Creative and Life Challenges - This month Beverly discusses the juggling act all creative women perform while trying to to stay focused and p...
Write On with Beverly Martens - 09-04-2025 - The Hard Graft Behind Getting Published - Martinette Williams and Chris Else
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Hard Graft Behind Getting Published - This month Beverly chats to Dunedin debut novelist Martinette Williams, about her newly published first book...
Write On with Beverly Martens - 12-03-2025 - Fellowship (The Burns & the OPC) - Dr Octavia Cade and Nicola Thorstensen
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fellowship (The Burns & the OPC) - First up Beverly chats with 2025 Burns' Fellow, Dr Octavia Cade, about her intriguing 'speculative' and 'cli-fi' (c...
Write On with Beverly Martens - 12-02-2025 - Romance Writing
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As Valentine's Day is coming up, this show is all about 'LOVE' i.e. writing Romance Novels, set right here in Aotearoa New Zealand. First up, Bever...
Write On with Beverly Martens - 08-01-2025 - Indepth Interviews with talented creatives
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This month Beverly chats with UBS's Emerging Writer in Residence recipient, STACEY TEAGUE, about her poetry, her whakapapa, and what she'll be working...
Write On with Beverly Martens - 11-12-2024- Summer Reading Recommendations - Barbara Else and Ina Kinski
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summer Reading Recommendations - First up, I talk with multi-genre, multi-award-winning writer Barbara Else about both her new collection of short fic...
Write On with Beverly Martens - 13-11-2024 - What Sort of Man - Dunedin Writer Breton Dukes
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What Sort of Man - Dunedin Writer Breton Dukes - This month I interview Dunedin writer Breton Dukes, about his published short-story collections (inc....
Write On with Beverly Martens - 09-10-2024 - Tracey Slaughter - Indepth interview
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tracey Slaughter - Indepth interview with Tracey Slaughter - This month Beverly talks frankly with multi award winning short story writer, poet and e...
Write On with Beverly Martens - 11-09-2024 - Writers and Writing - Cristina Sanders
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Writers and Writing - This month Beverly interviews visiting writer Cristina Sanders (author of 'Jerningham' and 'Mrs Jewell and the Wreck of the Gene...
Write On with Beverly Martens - 14-08-2024 - Exciting Upcoming Dunedin Literary Events - Michelle Elvy and Vanda Symon
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Exciting Upcoming Dunedin Literary Events - This month, Beverly shares details on the plethora of literary events happening in Dunedin in the next few...
Write On with Beverly Martens - 10-07-2024 - Talking about Books and Writing - Feana Tu'akoi and Ina Kinski
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Talking about Books and Writing - This month Beverly chats to the 2024 University of Otago College of Education Creative NZ Children's Writer in Resid...
Write On with Beverly Martens - 12-06-2024 - Interesting interview with local authors - Penelope Todd and Majella Cullinane
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Interesting interview with local authors - Beverly chats with two acclaimed writers: Penelope Todd and Majella Cullinane about their new books: a nove...
Write On with Beverly Martens - 08-05-2024 - Interviewing Southern writers - Kathryn Van Beek, Carolijn Guytonbeck and Kyle Mewburn
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Interviewing Southern writers - This month I chat with Kathryn Van Beek (one of the editors) and Carolijn Guytonbeck (one of the contributors) to "OTH...
Write On with Beverly Martens - 10-04-2024 - In-depth interviews with NZ writers and their work - Karen McMillan and Mikaela Nyman
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In-depth interviews with NZ writers and their work - This month Beverly chats with prolific author Karen McMillan, about her new historical romance ('...
Write On with Beverly Martens - 13-03-2024 - Creatives involved in the Dunedin Fringe Festival - Cindy Diver and Dr Chris Brickell
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Creatives involved in the Dunedin Fringe Festival - My first guest is Professional Theatre Maker Cindy Diver, who is directing 'LAVVIES2' in this year...
Write On with Beverly Martens - 14-02-2024 - News and views about local writers - Jan McEwen and Liz Breslin
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
News and views about local writers - This month Beverly chats with the exec director of the Michel King Writers' Centre, Jan McEwen, about the beautif...
Write On with Beverly Martens - 10-01-2024 - For and about local writers - Dr April-Rose Geers and Kathryn Van Beek
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This month Beverly chats with UBS Emerging Writer in Residence, and poet-activist, Dr April-Rose Geers about the complex creative nonfiction memoir sh...
Write On with Beverly Martens - 13-12-2023 - Interviewing Local Writers - Ian Dougherty and Anna Hoek-Sims
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Interviewing Local Writers - This month Beverly talks with regional historian and journalist Ian Dougherty, who has written over 30 books about local ...
Write On with Beverly Martens - 11-10-2023 - Dr Chris Brickell and Kitty Brown with Jen Stokes
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Chris Brickell and Kitty Brown with Jen Stokes Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz
Write On with Beverly Martens - 13-09-2023 - Dr Susan Wardell and Vanda Symon
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Susan Wardell and Vanda Symon Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz
Write On with Vanda Symon - 10-05-2023 - Rachel Stedman and Kathryn van Beek
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rachel Stedman and Kathryn van Beek. Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz