New collection of short stories explores the dark side of love

The Geometry of Desire By Linda Niccol

David Ling Publishing Ltd RRP $24.99
In store early November

New collection of short stories explores the dark side of love

The Geometry of Desire By Linda Niccol

David Ling Publishing Ltd RRP $24.99
In store early November

'Nobody in New Zealand explores the sharp and dark side in the way that she does.' Fiona Kidman. Linda Niccol's collection of short stories The Geometry of Desire is a witty and powerful debut from a widely praised writer.
Niccol came to writing later in life but has quickly had her work published and broadcast on radio.
She has placed well in many competitions, both in this country and internationally, including the prestigious HQ magazine's annual short story competition.
The title story 'The Geometry of Desire' was a finalist in this and was included in the Oxford Book of New Zealand Love Stories.

Fiona Kidman says Niccol's writing has understated wit and moments of deep tenderness. These love stories are by turn humorous, poignant and insightful, and offer a view of love from a number of angles. She brings sensitivity and warmth to her writing and these thoughtful stories will attract and intrigue readers.
The colourful characters created by Niccol come from widely differing backgrounds but are all searching for something. A style-obsessed architect realises it's what's on the inside that counts; a man is so preoccupied with collecting that he lets the most precious thing of all slip through his fingers; a girl's first experience of falling in love changes her view of the world; a man tries to swim against the tide of middle-age.

Niccol trained as a journalist and now works in advertising. Her other writing projects include feature films - her brother is writer/director Andrew Niccol - and one of her scripts has just made its way on to the desk of an agent at CAA (Hollywood's largest talent agency).

She lives on the Kapiti Coast - Wellington's Bay of Islands, according to some - with her husband Eion and their young daughter Eve. Keen decorators and collectors, their houses have featured in Home and Entertaining and Your Home and Garden.