What a night! A great crowd gathered at Unity Books in Wellington for the New Zealand launch of f2m: the boy within.
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After a brief introduction, Kevin Hague, Green MP and Rainbow spokesperson launched the book. Also speaking were Mani Mitchell, myself and Hazel Edwards, co-author.
A diverse crowd gathered in Unity Books on a wintry evening in July to celebrate the launch of our novel, ‘f2m: the boy within’.
The evening featured an appearance by Hazel Edwards appeared via Skype from Melbourne, which was reminiscent of the collaboration process we used to write the book itself.
Kevin Hague, Green MP launched the book and spoke about his experiences in bookselling and the health sector. He reminded us of the power of books, speaking of the support he found in the gay book section of his public library as a young gay man, and quoted Eleanor Roosevelt on universal human rights.
Mani Mitchell then brought her perspective as counsellor and intersex advisor.
Co-author Hazel Edwards joined us via Skype, in an amazing feat of technological mastery, possibly involving the wind blowing in the right direction.
Thanks to everyone who was involved and the great crew at Unity Books, Ford Street Publishing for all their support, and to everyone who reads ‘f2m: the boy within’.
A crowd gathers
Marion Castree from Unity Books
Kevin Hague MP speaks
Mani Mitchell speaks
Hazel Edwards on Skype from Melbourne, Australia
Ryan Kennedy speaking
An avid reader dives in!
I’m back in Wellington, New Zealand after our very successful book launch for 
Our publisher from Ford Street Paul Collins said a few words to start, then Hazel took the floor and explained some of the quirks of our writing process, namely being in different countries. At the point this photo below was taken, I am pointing out that the book is the ultimate in recycling, as I drew from my online journal to start the writing process.
My favourite photo from the day: myself and author/illustrator Felicity Marshall, gazing into each others’ eyes for effect (we’d met that day).
A fabulous day in all. Thanks to everyone who came! I’m very proud to be a part of this collaboration and the opportunities it will bring to readers.