WHITI HEREAKA
OCKHAM NZ BOOK AWARDS FINALIST
Novelist Whiti Hereaka loves telling stories. In fact, she becomes so passionate when talking about her work that she starts using what she describes as “jazz hands” to express her opinions.
“I think it’s wonderful that so many people seem to connect with my books,” Whiti says, hands up, palms open. “When I’m writing away, by myself, in my little hobbit hole, I’m writing for me first and then hoping someone else will like it.
