news

Updates on my writing life, upcoming releases and events.

Anthology of Short Stories

I’m thrilled to share the news that I have signed with Bateman Books to publish a collection of my short stories in 2027. Watch this space!

Paris Book Festival

I’ve just returned from the Paris Book Festival where I got to meet the wonderful Méra team publishing the French Edition of my Bandara Stark Series.

Such an exciting experience to chat with prospective readers of La Femme du Médecin (The Doctor’s Wife) and meet fellow Méra authors: JP Pomare, Andrea Mara Imran Mahmood, Antonio Lanzetta, Vish Dhamija, Magda Stachula and Alicja Sinicka.

Hooked Up – RNZ Interview

Fiona Sussman speaks with Mihi Forbes about the twists of turns of life – and reality TV dating.
Listen

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