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After a successful 10 year career in radio Bridget moved to Wellington and gained an MA in Creative Writing. During her studies she began work on her debut novel Misconduct, published in April 2008.
It was shortlisted for the 2009 Commonwealth Writers’ Best First Book Prize, South East Asia and the Pacific region. Misconduct was named a Finalist in the Montana New Zealand Book Awards 2009 best first book of fiction category.
While completing Misconduct she also worked as a publicist/marketer in Wellington. Her projects included Douglas Wright’s tour of Black Milk, Cuba St Carnival, and past Wellington International Jazz Festivals. Last December she was appointed to the board of Arts Wellington, the Wellington Regional Arts and Cultural Development Board.
Misconduct is set in a beach town, and while the setting is not specified Bridget says a childhood spent on Northland beaches like Glinks Gully, Waipu Cove, Bayleys Beach and Mangawhai Heads was highly influential.