Ed Amon

Tēnā koutou e te whānau. At the time of writing this it is one day to go before the start of Te Wiki o Te...

At the time of writing this, it has been a tough couple of days. My little eight-month-old daughter has a cold which has resulted in...

In the academic world of my doctoral studies, where theoretical frameworks breed like tribbles and deadlines loom like dementors, the fantasy literature genre is my...

On the busy streets of Karachi, Pakistan, as a young teen, I was burdened with a responsibility I didn’t choose: being the eldest sibling in...

When this paper’s editor, Terry, asked me to write about Mother’s Day, I immediately agreed. I thought it was an easy task. As I set...

My fig tree is shedding its leaves and my guava trees are starting to bear fruit. My tomatoes are at their wits end and I...

If you do not eat spicy food, you are missing out on life. Spices infuse our dishes with both flavour and a fiery kick. Beyond...

Teachers have shaped the person I am today. Of course, my parents and grandparents played a huge role in developing the moral grounding and the...

Kia ora e te whānau. Kei te pēhea koutou? How are you all holding up? It has been a difficult year for many of us....

Rosco and Kane turned two-years-old last month. They are sitting on either side of me as I think about what to write for my fortnightly...