David Hill

'Five of the Family' by David Hill, read by Tim Spite Alan is a writer returning to his rural roots for a family remembrance ceremony. How will he connect with these people? Will he remember their… Audio

'Five of the Family' by David Hill told by Nigel Collins. Jarred, isn't strictly speaking part of this family, and he knows it. Today he has vowed to himself too stay 'dry' for Joleen and the kids… Audio

'Five of the Family' by David Hill told by Lauren Gibson Becka doesn't want to be at the stone setting ceremony. . . thinks she'll be expected to baby sit and other boring stuff . . . But things look… Audio

'Five of the Family' by David Hill told by Peter Vere Jones Max, the patriarch of the family, last of his generation. What does he make of it all? This family of farmers and failures, writers and… Audio

'Five of the Family' by David Hill told by Alison Quigan Sheryll stayed on in Wharetapu, one of the few who did. She's the heart and soul of the family, knows all the secrets, and feels responsible… Audio

David Hill reviews Life as a Novel: A biography of Maurice Shadbolt Volume Two 1973-2004 by Philip Temple. Published by David Ling. Audio

He can't say those savage words he's thought of, but for half a second he pictures himself doing something equally appalling. Audio

All along the streets outside, little shrines are piled with flowers, food, wine in straw covers, plus photo's of the dead ... Audio

Nothing else matters - nothing outside in the great world can be as momentous as this Audio

Alan's first thought is that her grammar's all stuffed up. His second is that he's never believed a girl would say such words Audio

Tears move on her cheeks. This is what he wanted - to see her crying .... Audio

David Hill reviews Shifting Currents by Joanna Orwin, published by Joanna Orwin. Audio