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It’s been a while since Gulf Harbour author Michael Green last wrote about the exploits of skipper Blanco White – a character he invented for his first book, Big Aggie Sails the Gulf, first published in 1986.
The success of that book took the retired IT specialist by surprise.
He went on to write the Blood Line trilogy (HM December 2011), which was about the aftermath of a pandemic, which Michael says definitely resonates now.
So far, Michael has donated book proceeds of more than $10,000 to Lifeline. He has lost several people in his life, including his son, to suicide, which is why mental health is an issue he feels strongly about.
All the money from his latest book, Big Aggie Sails Again – a follow up to Big Aggie Sails the Gulf – goes to Lifeline.
It features the further adventures of Blanco White – and has more than a few connections with the author. Michael once owned a Davidson M20 trailer sailor called Big Aggie, and he says there are things about Blanco that bear no small resemblance to Michael himself, as he was 20-30 years ago.
“A lot of the sailing stories are informed by first hand experience, or things that happened to sailing friends,” Michael says.
Locals will also recognise the setting of the latest book, as Blanco moves to Gulf Harbour and apartments on the canal and the yacht club feature.
Big Aggie Sails Again will be launched at Gulf Harbour Yacht Club on Sunday, November 15, at 3pm.
Michael’s books are available from www.mgc.co.nz
WIN this book
Hibiscus Matters and Michael Green have two copies of Big Aggie Sails Again to give away. To go in the draw, ‘like’ Hibiscus Matters’ Facebook page and message us your name and phone number, mentioning Big Aggie Giveaway. Or drop/post an entry that includes your name and phone number and mentions Big Aggie Giveaway into our office at 21 Florence Ave, Orewa. Entries close on November 20.
