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    Lawrence Patchett

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    Lawrence Patchett
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    Canterbury, New Zealand
    Alma mater
    • University of Canterbury
    • Victoria University of Wellington
    Occupation
    • Novelist
    • Writer
    • Editor

    Lawrence Patchett is a New Zealand novelist, short story writer[1] and editor[2]. His work has been widely published and he has been the recipient of writing residencies in New Zealand[3][4], including the Michael King Emerging Writer's Residency[5]. His book of short stories, I Got His Blood on Me, won the Best First Book award at the 2013 NZ Post Book Awards[6], and his debut novel, The Burning River, was published in 2019[7].

    Biography[edit]

    Lawrence Patchett was born in Canterbury, New Zealand. He studied English at the University of Canterbury and completed a Masters, and then a PhD, in Creative Writing at Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington, finishing in 2012[8]. He is a member of the Institute of Professional Editors Limited|Institute of Professional Editors[2] and the New Zealand Society of Authors. He lives in Ōtautahi Christchurch with his partner, Tina Makereti.

    Awards and prizes[edit]

    • 2013 NZSA Hubert Church Best First Book of Fiction at the New Zealand Book Awards[9]
    • 2018 Michael King Emerging Writer's Residency[10]
    • 2019 University of Canterbury Ursula Bethell Residency[11]
    • NZ Pacific Studio Artist's Residency[12]

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    References[edit]

    1. ↑ "Lawrence Patchett Products - Te Herenga Waka University Press". teherengawakapress.co.nz. Retrieved 2023-08-31.
    2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Find an Editor". Institute of Professional Editors Limited. Retrieved 2023-08-31.
    3. ↑ "Q&A with UC 'Writer in Residence' Lawrence Patchett". The University of Canterbury. Retrieved 2023-08-31.
    4. ↑ "Lawrence Patchett - Writer New Zealand". NZ Pacific Studio. Retrieved 2023-08-31.
    5. ↑ Centre, Michael King Writers (2018-07-11). "Lawrence Patchett: 2018 Emerging Writers Residency". Michael King Writers Centre. Retrieved 2023-08-31.
    6. ↑ "Past Winners | New Zealand Book Awards Trust". www.nzbookawards.nz. Retrieved 2023-08-31.
    7. ↑ "The Burning River". Te Herenga Waka University Press. Retrieved 2023-08-31.
    8. ↑ "LAWRENCE PATCHETT". LAWRENCE PATCHETT. Retrieved 2023-09-14.
    9. ↑ "Past Winners | New Zealand Book Awards Trust". www.nzbookawards.nz. Retrieved 2023-09-14.
    10. ↑ Centre, Michael King Writers (2018-07-11). "Lawrence Patchett: 2018 Emerging Writers Residency". Michael King Writers Centre. Retrieved 2023-09-14.
    11. ↑ "Q&A with UC 'Writer in Residence' Lawrence Patchett". The University of Canterbury. Retrieved 2023-09-14.
    12. ↑ "Lawrence Patchett - Writer New Zealand". NZ Pacific Studio. Retrieved 2023-09-14.

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