I’m a New Zealand speculative fiction writer with a Masters in biology, a PhD in science communication, and a particular interest in ecology and science history.
I’ve won seven Sir Julius Vogel Awards, was the 2023 Ursula Bethel writer in residence at Canterbury University, and recently I was the lucky recipient of a Creative New Zealand Arts Grant.
Robert Burns Fellow at the University of Otago in 2025.
Email: dr.octavia.cade@gmail.com. Bluesky: @octavia-cade.bsky.social
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Hello Octavia – I have sent you an email. Please let me know if you are interested in taking part in the 2021 Wai Word program
Hello Mrs Cade,
I sent you an email at
octaviacade@hotmail.com
Is this adress valid?
Please tell me if you’re interested in my proposition.
Michelle Charrier
I just read “The Barrens” in 3LBE and it absolutely blew me away. Such a cool story and told so skillfully. What a joy to stumble upon your work. I can’t wait to read more!