Behind the scenes: author interview at the library

As an author, I have plenty of time to consider and edit my words before they’re ever made public. My typical day is so far from getting interviewed in person (in the middle of a busy library!) and being expected to give coherent responses on the spot. But when the Palmerston North City Library asked if I’d be open to appearing in an upcoming video of theirs, I couldn’t say no, could I?

We discussed the library as a space for everyone; the wonderful librarians; the events, talks...