Interviews and More
This is a small selection of interviews, presentations and featured articles with and about Maya
THE CREATIVE SOLUTIONS Podcast
We recorded this podcast so long ago; it feels like a lifetime! So much has changed in the world since. But, with all the man-made localised disasters and tragedies, a climate catastrophe still hovers above us all. Here, discussing harnessing creativity to fight against climate change, with the lovely host, Izolda Trakhtenberg.
Published 4 March 2024
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Speaker at the Animal Rights Forum, Melbourne, Australia
A great experience to be presenting at the Animal Rights Forum, in Melbourne Australia.
Speech topic:
"Animal Rights Activism: How I use my passion for writing to create a better future for the animals, and what you can learn from it".
24 February, 2024
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'DEAR TUI, a Warning' A Climate Crisis Novel
BOOK LAUNCH
DEAR TUI, a Warning was launched at a local library, Wellington Region, where Maya's books are in high demand and frequently reserved. A great event, where Maya talked about her writing, her inspirations, the book 'DEAR TUI, a Warning' and what was the main incentive to write it. The event ended with Maya reading a few excerpts out of the book.
29 September 2023
UnchainedTV and Voice America Radio: 'Meet Two Extraordinary Vegan Authors!'
Two years after her first interview with the legendary Jane Velez-Mitchell, Maya was interviewed again by the compassionate media powerhouse, on UnchainedTV and Voice America Radio. With two more guests, authors Sam Machado and Cynthia Sousa Machado, the discussion touched many interesting subjects. With Maya, Jane discussed 'DEAR TUI, a Warning', her writing inspirations, the planet, climate change, animals and so much more! A fantastic, supportive and positive interview.
26 July 2023
World Women's Day Interview on World Vegan Market
A fabulous interview for World Women's Day, with Shabari Monica Das, founder of World Vegan Market. Here, Maya went very deep and personal, touching some very painful moments in her life, that somehow managed to strengthen and push her forward. Hopefully, you'd find it inspiring
5 March 2023
Vegan, Women, Fiction Authors Round Table
The first of its kind, all-vegan, all-women, all-FICTION-authors, round table live event, on WORLD BOOK DAY, 2 March 2023.
Five fiction authors: M. C Ronen, Suli Autagavaia, Ray Star, Whitney Metz and Ondine Sherman, hosted by non-fiction author and journalist Jackie Norman.
A display of talent, sisterhood, collaboration, creativity and deep compassion for all earthlings.
