This month Beverly chats with UBS Emerging Writer in Residence, and poet-activist, Dr April-Rose Geers about the complex creative nonfiction memoir she will be working on while in Dunedin. Then, later in the show, Beverly chats with out-going 2023 Burns' Fellow Kathryn Van Beek who reflects on the highs, lows, challenges (and pressures) of this unique year-long creative opportunity. Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz

Interviewing Local Writers - This month Beverly talks with regional historian and journalist Ian Dougherty, who has written over 30 books about local figures, families and organisations, including his latest updated book: The Steepest Street in the World... Baldwin Street here in Dunedin. This is followed by a chat with UBS's Retail Manager, Anna Hoek-Sims, and her recommendations of the perfect novels and memoirs to enjoy at the bach or the beach over the Summer Break. Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz

Dr Chris Brickell and Kitty Brown with Jen Stokes Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz

Dr Susan Wardell and Vanda Symon Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz

Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz

Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz

Barbara Else and Michelle Elvy - Vanda chats to Barbara Else about her book Laughing in The Dark and Michelle Elvy about A Kind of Shelter Whakaruru-taha. Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz

Rachel Stedman and Kathryn van Beek. Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz

Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz

David Eggleton and David Elliot. Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz