Books published by BigWords-books authors

BigWords-books division is proud to have supported New Zealand authors on their self-publishing journey. Below are links to some of the titles currently in publication. We take no commission on book sales!

The links take you to their own websites so that you can order them directly from the authors. 

Frozen in a Flash by Jeannette Keukelaar. Book cover image. ISBN 978-1-9911966-3-7

Different Worlds

By Jeannette Keukelaar

ISBN 978-0-9941162-0-8

RRP: $29.99

Paperback

Order directly from the author:

Go to Jeannette Keukelaar’s website

Synopsis

What if, arriving at one of life’s crossroads, we had chosen a different path?

In a single moment, Nellie Mes is diverted from one path to end her unhappiness. This opens a doorway for the spiritual intervention of seven generations of grandmothers. Supported by their stories and teachings, Nellie finds the resolve to accept responsibility for her future and that of her family. 

Set primarily in 1950s New Zealand.

Book cover image. Voyage of the Ika Roa by Heather Whelan ISBN: 9780994116239

Voyage of the Ika Roa

By Heather Whelan

ISBN: 978-0-9941162-3-9

RRP: $29.99

Paperback

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Go to Heather Whelan’s website

Synopsis

 Author Heather Whelan relates the true story of how she and then husband Tim built a a Wharram-designed catamaran and sailed it from England to New Zealand. The couple had no boat-building or sailing experience.

Book cover image: Lost by Heather Whelan

Lost

By Heather Whelan

ISBN 978-0-9941162-8-4

RRP: $22.99

Paperback

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Go to Heather Whelan’s website

Synopsis

It’s the 1860s and orphaned brothers Tom and Jim, together with their young sister Kate, are leaving England bound for Australia. Their plan is to join the gold rush and make their fortune. When Kate accidentally ends up on a ship bound for New Zealand the boys have to set off without her–and Kate has to fend for herself in a strange new country.

Children’s story.

Self-publishing services for authors

BigWords books division provides support for New Zealand writers looking to self-publish their books.

Concerned with the lack of available resources and information for self-publishing, BigWords owner Fiona Cole decided to undertake the business of turning manuscripts into professional print-ready books that meet bookstore standards.

Because books are a passion project, only a limited number of author clients are only accepted each year.

Services range from editing and proofreading, design and formatting, and assistance with National Archives requirements through to full project management to printing your bookstore-quality book.

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