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Updates on my writing life, upcoming releases and events.

Hooked Up – RNZ Interview

Fiona Sussman speaks with Mihi Forbes about the twists of turns of life – and reality TV dating.
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Hooked Up Makes Auckland Libraries’ Top 100 Reads

I’m stoked that HOOKED UP has made the
Auckland Libraries Top 100 Reads and Top 10 Beach Reads for 2025/26
Top 100 Reads

Hooked Up Makes Top 100

I’m delighted that HOOKED UP made the
NZ Listener Best 100 Books of 2025

book signing Matakana

On Saturday 22nd November at 10am I’ll be signing copies of my new thriller – HOOKED UP – at Matakana Bookshop.
Free cupcake with every book, while stocks last.
Make a morning of it, and factor in the Farmers’ Market too.

Hope to see you there!

free library talk Remuera

I’ll be talking about my writing life and my latest thriller – HOOKED UP – at Remuera Library – 6.30 pm on 19th November. Come along if you’re in the area. It would be great to see you!
RSVP Hilary.Arrowsmith@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

crime in context

So looking forward to participating in this event in Motueka as part of the Nelson Arts Festival Pukapuka talks. I’ll be sharing the stage with awesome crime writers Michael Bennettt and Rachel Paris. For more information about this event and to book tickets, click on the link

Nelson Arts Festival 2025

I’m delighted to be participating in two pukapuka book events at the Nelson Arts Festival this year, sharing the stage with fellow crime writers Michael Bennett and Rachel Paris to talk about all things suspenseful. And chairing a session with Michelle Duff and Airana Ngarewa talking about their powerful new short-story collections.For the full programme read here