WHO AM I?

I'm Marisa King, a writer of fiction and non-fiction, based in the lovely town of Masterton in the Wairarapa.

I've written short stories; personal essays; and arts, history and gardening journalism. I have several unfinished book drafts on my laptop, and the occasional piece of poetry.

When time and inspiration allows, I blog on this page.

Klutzville

“I’m going to write a blog about all the times I’ve been a klutz,” I told Barnard one Saturday, as we were cleaning up the aftermath of...

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Jun 233 min read

Immobilized

“Your vehicle is fitted with an anti-theft engine immobilizer system,” reads the small white card tucked inside the folder containing my...

marisaking

Feb 95 min read

Awake, my soul, and sing

“I dreamed a dream,” writes composer Joseph Martin in his dramatic choral work The Awakening , “of a land where no bird sang, no steeples...

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Dec 9, 20245 min read

"Sorry, I'm booked."

Twilight. A month after the shortest day of the year. I leave Masterton and drive south. The dusky blue sky hints at the thick fog that...

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Jul 28, 20244 min read

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Immobilized

Awake, my soul, and sing

"Sorry, I'm booked."

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