Tracy Farr
@hissingswan.bsky.social
she/her pākehā writer
in Aotearoa NZ; of Australia
novels THE HOPE FAULT (family/anxiety/geology), THE LIFE+LOVES OF LENA GAUNT (love/loss/theremin)
May 2025: 3rd novel, WONDERLAND
Bad Diaries Salon + Podcast
tracyfarrauthor.com
baddiariessalon.com
in Aotearoa NZ; of Australia
novels THE HOPE FAULT (family/anxiety/geology), THE LIFE+LOVES OF LENA GAUNT (love/loss/theremin)
May 2025: 3rd novel, WONDERLAND
Bad Diaries Salon + Podcast
tracyfarrauthor.com
baddiariessalon.com
Bad Diaries Podcast is back … talking about good diaries, writing, and the creative process
🎧Bad Diaries Podcast is back!🎧
Tracy talks with Chris Brickell about ferreting in the Hocken, editing writers’ diaries for publication & the joy of collaboration – with big bouquets to co-editors & Otago University Press & to Ōtepoti Dunedin as a great place to write, research & create
#pukapuka
Tracy talks with Chris Brickell about ferreting in the Hocken, editing writers’ diaries for publication & the joy of collaboration – with big bouquets to co-editors & Otago University Press & to Ōtepoti Dunedin as a great place to write, research & create
#pukapuka
S3E1: Chris Brickell — Bad Diaries Salon
In this episode of Bad Diaries Podcast, Tracy talks with writer and academic Chris Brickell about ferreting in the Hocken, the joy of collaboration, and editing writers’ diaries for publication.
www.baddiariessalon.com
June 16, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Bad Diaries Podcast is back … talking about good diaries, writing, and the creative process
Mōrena
Beautiful morning at Careys Bay, Ōtākou
Beautiful morning at Careys Bay, Ōtākou
May 3, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Mōrena
Beautiful morning at Careys Bay, Ōtākou
Beautiful morning at Careys Bay, Ōtākou
The eve of publication for this beauty, WONDERLAND
Turns out the text on the cover matches my 1st + last notebooks for this novel 📕 📒
From 1st notebook:
“1.1.16 Where to start?…It may be that there are *3* sisters…3 is a good fairytale number, a prime”
Been a long ride getting here
#pukapuka
Turns out the text on the cover matches my 1st + last notebooks for this novel 📕 📒
From 1st notebook:
“1.1.16 Where to start?…It may be that there are *3* sisters…3 is a good fairytale number, a prime”
Been a long ride getting here
#pukapuka
April 30, 2025 at 7:40 AM
The eve of publication for this beauty, WONDERLAND
Turns out the text on the cover matches my 1st + last notebooks for this novel 📕 📒
From 1st notebook:
“1.1.16 Where to start?…It may be that there are *3* sisters…3 is a good fairytale number, a prime”
Been a long ride getting here
#pukapuka
Turns out the text on the cover matches my 1st + last notebooks for this novel 📕 📒
From 1st notebook:
“1.1.16 Where to start?…It may be that there are *3* sisters…3 is a good fairytale number, a prime”
Been a long ride getting here
#pukapuka
Beginning week 2 (of 6!) of my residency at Robert Lord Writers Cottage in Ōtepoti Dunedin. What a treat to have such a chunk of writing time in this house, this city. In my down-time I’m immersed in Robert Lord Diaries – delighting in reading it here, in his place.
Now, back to work…
#pukapuka
Now, back to work…
#pukapuka
April 13, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Beginning week 2 (of 6!) of my residency at Robert Lord Writers Cottage in Ōtepoti Dunedin. What a treat to have such a chunk of writing time in this house, this city. In my down-time I’m immersed in Robert Lord Diaries – delighting in reading it here, in his place.
Now, back to work…
#pukapuka
Now, back to work…
#pukapuka
Today is a Wonderland day
Here’s the beautiful cover of my new novel, WONDERLAND, published next month by The Cuba Press
I’ve spent a fab summer editing with @drsian.bsky.social, working with TCP to bring it to the page. Can’t wait for it to be released into the wild
@nzsa.bsky.social
#pukapuka
Here’s the beautiful cover of my new novel, WONDERLAND, published next month by The Cuba Press
I’ve spent a fab summer editing with @drsian.bsky.social, working with TCP to bring it to the page. Can’t wait for it to be released into the wild
@nzsa.bsky.social
#pukapuka
April 11, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Today is a Wonderland day
Here’s the beautiful cover of my new novel, WONDERLAND, published next month by The Cuba Press
I’ve spent a fab summer editing with @drsian.bsky.social, working with TCP to bring it to the page. Can’t wait for it to be released into the wild
@nzsa.bsky.social
#pukapuka
Here’s the beautiful cover of my new novel, WONDERLAND, published next month by The Cuba Press
I’ve spent a fab summer editing with @drsian.bsky.social, working with TCP to bring it to the page. Can’t wait for it to be released into the wild
@nzsa.bsky.social
#pukapuka
“The only weapons I have to use against the disturbing things I see happening in the world at the moment are my words; my stories.”
#pukapuka
#pukapuka
Here's my speech. I do not apologise for being political and I guess I'll invite the wrath of those who think we creatives should just shut-up and be grateful
www.thesapling.co.nz/book-launch-...
www.thesapling.co.nz/book-launch-...
Book Launch: Charlie Tangaroa and the God of War - The Sapling
Tania Roxborogh held launch events for the sequel to Charlie Tangaroa and the Creature from the Sea at Te Kura Toi Tangata in Hamilton on Thursday evening and Scorpio in Christchurch last night. In he...
www.thesapling.co.nz
December 4, 2024 at 10:14 PM
“The only weapons I have to use against the disturbing things I see happening in the world at the moment are my words; my stories.”
#pukapuka
#pukapuka
Reposted by Tracy Farr
Something I think isn’t really obvious to non-researchers is that the vast, vast majority of NZ government science spending already goes to funds which are targeted at direct economic outcomes. The Marsden Fund was the last, inadequate bastion of fundamental research funding. 🧪
December 4, 2024 at 9:35 PM
Something I think isn’t really obvious to non-researchers is that the vast, vast majority of NZ government science spending already goes to funds which are targeted at direct economic outcomes. The Marsden Fund was the last, inadequate bastion of fundamental research funding. 🧪
Huzzah!
Exciting news! Kate Camp’s new poetry collection, Makeshift Seasons, will be published in March 2025.
A book of extraordinarily sharp sensing and knowing, from a writer described as both fearless and sensitive. We look forward to sharing it with you 🌟
teherengawakapress.co.nz/makeshift-se...
A book of extraordinarily sharp sensing and knowing, from a writer described as both fearless and sensitive. We look forward to sharing it with you 🌟
teherengawakapress.co.nz/makeshift-se...
December 4, 2024 at 6:56 AM
Huzzah!
Reposted by Tracy Farr
Some Marsdens announced last month, 🧵
1. Whiria te tangata: Understanding the importance of traditional clothing making as a vital contributor to mental, spiritual & cultural wellbeing eg by transmitting knowledge, preserving traditions & fostering connection. Focussed on women. Hinekura Smith.
1. Whiria te tangata: Understanding the importance of traditional clothing making as a vital contributor to mental, spiritual & cultural wellbeing eg by transmitting knowledge, preserving traditions & fostering connection. Focussed on women. Hinekura Smith.
Whiria te tangata: Understanding the importance of traditional clothing making
In this innovative project, Associate Professor Hinekura Smith (Te Rarawa, Ngā Puhi) of Pūrangakura Māori Research Centre will work alongside communities to explore the considered practice of traditio...
www.royalsociety.org.nz
December 4, 2024 at 6:27 AM
Some Marsdens announced last month, 🧵
1. Whiria te tangata: Understanding the importance of traditional clothing making as a vital contributor to mental, spiritual & cultural wellbeing eg by transmitting knowledge, preserving traditions & fostering connection. Focussed on women. Hinekura Smith.
1. Whiria te tangata: Understanding the importance of traditional clothing making as a vital contributor to mental, spiritual & cultural wellbeing eg by transmitting knowledge, preserving traditions & fostering connection. Focussed on women. Hinekura Smith.
“In some ways it's complex, in other ways it's simple: art and creativity are a public good”
Here's a new comic I've been working on with CreativeNZ, trying to explain the state of arts funding in NZ. It's a been a big project, hope it helps. In some ways it's complex, in other ways it's simple: art and creativity are a public good thespinoff.co.nz/partner/29-1...
Behind the scenes of New Zealand arts funding
We all appreciate the arts – but how well do we know how they’re funded, or what’s needed to support the creative ecosystem?
thespinoff.co.nz
December 1, 2024 at 4:02 AM
“In some ways it's complex, in other ways it's simple: art and creativity are a public good”
It’s @baddiariessalon.bsky.social time! Our last live salon for 2024 – be there, people of Pōneke (though there is so much good stuff on at LitCrawl you will, like me, want to be everywhere all at once)
#pukapuka
#pukapuka
Bad Diaries Salon 💚 LitCrawl
Join us this weekend at Verb Festival
Four fabulous writers – Kate Camp, Becky Manawatu, Emma Hislop, Talia Marshall – read from their unpublished diaries, with salon host @hissingswan.bsky.social
6pm Sat 9 Nov at Meow
#pukapuka
Join us this weekend at Verb Festival
Four fabulous writers – Kate Camp, Becky Manawatu, Emma Hislop, Talia Marshall – read from their unpublished diaries, with salon host @hissingswan.bsky.social
6pm Sat 9 Nov at Meow
#pukapuka
Bad Diaries Salon — Verb Wellington
Join four courageous writers as they read from their unpublished diaries. What happens in salon stays in salon, so don’t miss out!
www.verbwellington.nz
November 8, 2024 at 5:19 AM
It’s @baddiariessalon.bsky.social time! Our last live salon for 2024 – be there, people of Pōneke (though there is so much good stuff on at LitCrawl you will, like me, want to be everywhere all at once)
#pukapuka
#pukapuka
Looking forward to a wild, wild time next week, talking with Janis Freegard about her brilliant new short story collection Wild, Wild Women, published by AT THE BAY | I TE KOKORU
12.30pm Tue 1 Oct at Unity Wellington
#kikorangi #pukapuka #booksky
12.30pm Tue 1 Oct at Unity Wellington
#kikorangi #pukapuka #booksky
Join us in the shop to hear from Janis Freegard chat about her recent collection of short stories, Wild, Wild Women, published by At The Bay | Te Kokoru.
www.unitybooks.co.nz
September 24, 2024 at 11:01 PM
Looking forward to a wild, wild time next week, talking with Janis Freegard about her brilliant new short story collection Wild, Wild Women, published by AT THE BAY | I TE KOKORU
12.30pm Tue 1 Oct at Unity Wellington
#kikorangi #pukapuka #booksky
12.30pm Tue 1 Oct at Unity Wellington
#kikorangi #pukapuka #booksky
Such a delight to chat with @clairemabey.bsky.social this month for the poddie – we talked about her fab book, diaries and writing, and making a life work in the arts
Loved talking to @hissingswan.bsky.social for the Bad Diaries Salon pod! www.baddiariessalon.com/podcast/s2e6...
S2E6: Claire Mabey — Bad Diaries Salon
In this episode of Bad Diaries Podcast, Tracy talks with arts events maven,
books editor, writer Claire Mabey about a life in the arts, the wisdom of
teachers, the transportive power of reading – an...
www.baddiariessalon.com
September 24, 2024 at 10:51 PM
Such a delight to chat with @clairemabey.bsky.social this month for the poddie – we talked about her fab book, diaries and writing, and making a life work in the arts
La di dah, I’m going to try to ease gently back in to social media. My gleanings from the beach yesterday make a face that shows you how this makes me feel 🙀
September 24, 2024 at 10:45 PM
La di dah, I’m going to try to ease gently back in to social media. My gleanings from the beach yesterday make a face that shows you how this makes me feel 🙀
Reposted by Tracy Farr
Happy 100th Birthday to Janet Frame 🎂
Join us & Katherine Mansfield House at Wellington Writers Studio for an informal gathering with snacks & readings of her work. There will be readers but bring along your favourite Frame poem to read and share.
Wed 28th Aug 5.30 - 6.30 Info in the images.
Join us & Katherine Mansfield House at Wellington Writers Studio for an informal gathering with snacks & readings of her work. There will be readers but bring along your favourite Frame poem to read and share.
Wed 28th Aug 5.30 - 6.30 Info in the images.
August 20, 2024 at 6:58 AM
Happy 100th Birthday to Janet Frame 🎂
Join us & Katherine Mansfield House at Wellington Writers Studio for an informal gathering with snacks & readings of her work. There will be readers but bring along your favourite Frame poem to read and share.
Wed 28th Aug 5.30 - 6.30 Info in the images.
Join us & Katherine Mansfield House at Wellington Writers Studio for an informal gathering with snacks & readings of her work. There will be readers but bring along your favourite Frame poem to read and share.
Wed 28th Aug 5.30 - 6.30 Info in the images.
Reposted by Tracy Farr
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A Clerihew
Christopher Luxon
Hardly ever mucks in.
He looks a bit sinister
But he’s actually the New Zealand Prime Minister.
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A Clerihew
Christopher Luxon
Hardly ever mucks in.
He looks a bit sinister
But he’s actually the New Zealand Prime Minister.
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June 22, 2024 at 5:49 AM
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A Clerihew
Christopher Luxon
Hardly ever mucks in.
He looks a bit sinister
But he’s actually the New Zealand Prime Minister.
.
A Clerihew
Christopher Luxon
Hardly ever mucks in.
He looks a bit sinister
But he’s actually the New Zealand Prime Minister.
.
Reposted by Tracy Farr
I am honestly so grateful that nobody died, and that we can actually joke all day about this
"I never thought our fucking around would result in *us* finding out," sobs Finance Minister of Fucking Around and Finding Out Party
June 22, 2024 at 1:00 AM
I am honestly so grateful that nobody died, and that we can actually joke all day about this
Reposted by Tracy Farr
"Brown said the Government was committed to a resilient Cook Strait service"
you don't get to have it both ways Simeon, both you and Nicola have tots fucked up for no discernable reason other than arrogance
#nzpol
you don't get to have it both ways Simeon, both you and Nicola have tots fucked up for no discernable reason other than arrogance
#nzpol
June 21, 2024 at 9:51 PM
"Brown said the Government was committed to a resilient Cook Strait service"
you don't get to have it both ways Simeon, both you and Nicola have tots fucked up for no discernable reason other than arrogance
#nzpol
you don't get to have it both ways Simeon, both you and Nicola have tots fucked up for no discernable reason other than arrogance
#nzpol
Reposted by Tracy Farr
Yay, @eloquentsonia.bsky.social
Writing the story of Taeko Braid: ‘My mum was a five-foot-nothing pocket rocket’
www.nzherald.co.nz/hawkes-bay-t...
Writing the story of Taeko Braid: ‘My mum was a five-foot-nothing pocket rocket’
www.nzherald.co.nz/hawkes-bay-t...
‘My mum was a five-foot-nothing pocket rocket and I want to tell her story’
Winner of inaugural Rush Cottage Writers’ Residency wants to tell her mother's story.
www.nzherald.co.nz
June 21, 2024 at 9:12 PM
Yay, @eloquentsonia.bsky.social
Writing the story of Taeko Braid: ‘My mum was a five-foot-nothing pocket rocket’
www.nzherald.co.nz/hawkes-bay-t...
Writing the story of Taeko Braid: ‘My mum was a five-foot-nothing pocket rocket’
www.nzherald.co.nz/hawkes-bay-t...
Reposted by Tracy Farr
Well, some of them are built so they don't run aground at all
June 21, 2024 at 9:45 PM
Well, some of them are built so they don't run aground at all
June 16, 2024 at 7:52 PM