SAS officer-turned-writer Chris Ryan tells Stephen Jewell about keeping one step ahead of the enemy, outwitting the Americans and how working with TV crews taught him to relax.

A wilderness journey of self-discovery makes a compelling read, finds Nicky Pellegrino.

Kiwi author Nicky Pellegrino imparts some tricks of the trade.

In his 30 years or so as a travel photographer, Richard L'Anson has been everywhere, seen it all and got the shot to prove it.

Barry Maitland’s Brock and Kolla books showcase the best kind of thriller — smart writing and inventive plots. He talks to Linda Herrick.

A doctor's study on natural therapies could help patients, writes Raewyn Court.

Writer Deborah Harkness tells Stephen Jewell how her tales of witchery and blood-sucking evolved from her role as a university historian.

Disturbing but compelling, writes Nicky Pellegrino.

Television star Charlotte Dawson has penned a new book in which she reveals why she no longer calls herself a New Zealander.

It has took seven years for two nature lovers to produce a book capturing the uniqueness of our native trees.

After seven years spent writing it, John Dawson's book 'New Zealand Native Trees' won the NZ Post Book of the Year. Photos by Rob Lucas, published by Craig Potton Publishing.

Gen X author is now investigating the way the world is wired, writes Chris Barton.