Southern Lights Books
are publishers and a book distribution company specialising
in novels by Donald Offwood about the Otago region
of New Zealand.
Southern Light Books works in conjunction
with The Caxton Press
of Christchurch New Zealand to publish novels
that have a wide appeal and a truly New Zealand flavour.
It is the aim of Southern Lights Books to bring the
charm of this corner of the world to the reach of
everyone.
About the
author:
Donald Offwood is a direct descendant
of the first settlers in Otago, and was born in
Invercargill and lived for some years in Dunedin.
His great grandfather was a gold miner. The novels
he produces are from factual material gleaned
from the descendants and the history of the local area. With
a passion for a the Otago region, Donald produces
books that appeal to readers who enjoy the
stories of the courage and achievement of our
pioneers.
Donald is a retired Air New
Zealand International captain who's love of
writing and history has been combined to produce
historical novels that
appeal to everyone. Esplin is his seventh book.