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Cosy mysteries in overlooked places, and the art of growing older.



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On my website I talk about my books, review books I love and journal my travels. I’d love to hear from you if you would like to tell me what you think of my books and posts.

  • Jun 2026

    Robert Smith: Wizard of the 80s

    I feel lucky  to live in a country that broadcasted a live show of The Cure on national television last night. From 10 to midnight, I sat in awe of this band who headlined Pinkpop for the fourth time in 40 years. My protagonist Jill Needlemore is the same age as lead singer Robert Smith,…

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    Robert Smith: Wizard of the 80s
  • Apr 2026

    Take the screening!

    I might be talking to the converted but if my blog post persuades only one reluctant person to do the bowel screening, I am happy!

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  • Mar 2026

    Masala Chai Mystery Club tastes like more

    Spend some quality time with retired librarian Neeti and her colourful neighbours.

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    Masala Chai Mystery Club tastes like more
  • Jan 2026

    Get inspired by Bronagh and  Sadie

    Looking for a laugh-out-loud comfort read, Judy Leigh’s Golden Girls on the Run hits the spot.

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    Get inspired by Bronagh and  Sadie
  • Oct 2025

    Jane Marple and Jill Needelemore: Different birds of a feather

    While I am editing The Luxembourg Saga, I often wonder how Jill measures up against her hero (and mine) of all time: Miss Jane Marple.

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    Jane Marple and Jill Needelemore: Different birds of a feather
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Kirsten Bett

© Kirsten Bett — 2025
kirsten@kirstenbett.com

  • My books
  • My blogs
    • Writing and Publishing
    • Book reviews
    • Cats
    • My travels
    • Life in New Zealand
    • Poetry
  • About
    • Facebook
    • Instagram

Kirsten Bett (1 July 1962, Auckland, New-Zealand) started writing as soon as she could read, before she was taken to the Netherlands as a 10-year old and lost herself in a language full of throaty sounds and unfamiliar articles.

“As a solution I just put ‘het’ before every word instead of the other article ‘de’ but I got told off for that as well.”

Back in New Zealand, after many years, Kirsten gained a Diploma in Creative writing from Whitireia Polytechnic. She wrote her first book My name is Wilma in 2021, after they’d moved back to the Netherlands. She also translated and edited this book for Dutch readers.

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