Catherine Chidgey’s nine novels have been published to international acclaim, and her latest The Book of Guilt was just longlisted for the 2026 Ockham Book Award.
Next month, Catherine will be talking about her development as a writer as part of HamLit26, as part of the Hamilton Arts Festival Toi Ora ki Kirikiriroa.
She’s with Jim to discuss which of her novels is her favourite, the teachers who inspired her, her ideas boxes, and to pick her Best Song Eva.
Photo: Helen Mayall/supplied
