RENEE

Renée was a New Zealand feminist writer, playwright, novelist and short story writer. She started writing plays in her 50s. Renée described herself as a "lesbian feminist with socialist working-class ideals", and her plays feature strong female characters who are often working class.

Renée wrote into her 90s. She received a number of notable awards during her career, including the Prime Minister's Award for Literary Achievement in Fiction in 2018. Renée passed away in 2023.

BOOKS BY RENEE:

• THE WILD CARD

• BLOOD MATTERS