Damien Wilkins
Damien Wilkins is a notable New Zealand author and playwright, recognized for his insightful narratives and character-driven storytelling. He has received several prestigious literary awards, reflecting his significant contribution to New Zealand literature.
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Damien Wilkins is an author and director of a leading writing school who led a masterclass on writing about grief.
The bestselling authors who draw on the strength of others
New Zealand· 2025-07-12
Damien Wilkins' book, Delirious, has been judged the best book of fiction at this year’s Ockhams.
Top 10 bestselling books: June 7New Zealand· 2025-06-07
Damien Wilkins arrived just in time to accept the top fiction prize at the Ockham NZ Book Awards.
Ockham NZ Book Awards: Author Damien Wilkins arrives just in time to accept top fiction prizeNew Zealand· 2025-05-18
Damien Wilkins’ Delirious won the fiction prize at the Ockham New Zealand Book Awards.
Ockham New Zealand Book Awards: Damien Wilkins’ Delirious wins fiction prizeNew Zealand· 2025-05-14
Damien Wilkins is nominated for his book 'Delirious'.
What to know before the Ockham Book Awards are announced next weekNew Zealand· 2025-05-11
Damien Wilkins confronts the realities of retirement in his novel Delirious.
Top 10 bestselling NZ books: April 5New Zealand· 2025-04-05
Damien Wilkins confronts the realities of retirement in his novel 'Delirious'.
Top 10 bestselling NZ books: March 29New Zealand· 2025-03-28
Damien Wilkins confronts the realities of retirement in his novel Delirious.
Top 10 bestselling NZ books: March 8New Zealand· 2025-03-07
Damien Wilkins is a finalist in the Jann Medlicott Acorn Prize for Fiction at this year's Ockham NZ Book Awards.
Bold picks for Ockham NZ Book Awards’ short listNew Zealand· 2025-03-05
