James Lee Burke talks to Craig Sisterson about artistry in crime writing, speaking for those with no voice and the central issue of modern times.

Superman star Christopher Reeve had a passionate affair with gay porn star Cal Culver, claims a new book.

Peta Mathias is a broadcaster, writer and cook whose new TV series Peta Unplugged In Marrakech starts on Prime on Tuesday.

Allison Pearson's teenage infatuation with 70s heart-throb David Cassidy proved to be great fodder for her second novel.

Brendon McCullum wants to bring his aggressive batting style to the top of the NZ order, saying "I wouldn't play conventionally".

Donna McIntyre delves into the world of fiction.

Woody Allen has recorded 4 books for release this year.

Singer Natalie Cole is to release a memoir later this year.

He insists on his own story being told as truth, but author Guy Gavriel Kay's own writing is more effective for its addition of fantasy, writes David Larsen.

Got a special occasion coming up? Try a New Zealand-themed cake to keep your guests happy.

At just 25, this serious writer has learned to follow her instincts and is writing her third girls' novel on ponies, hears Nicky Pellegrino.

Actress Natalie Medlock appears in Silo Theatre's new production of Stephen Sondheim's musical Assassins.

The man behind the Twitter feed 'Shit My Dad Says' is in talks with CBS about turning the 2.0 phenomenon into a TV pilot.