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with their vision unobscured.

Only when one emerges from the metaphorical wood, can they see clearly

Begin at the End

into the trees

Showcasing the creative works of Angus Heays,
bringing together writing, video, poetry, drama and philosophy, foresights and tragedy. Join us to explore, inspire and support the gift of life and legacy and to help anyone struggling to see the woods for the trees.

To honour the wealth of material Angus produced, we update this site regularly with new, previously unseen material. Register for updates here > Or pop back around 24th of each month to see Angus's updates.
 

Angus Heays, the eyes have it.

UPDATED
24 JULY 2026

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into the trees the book

"The first rough draft of Into The Trees came about when I was seventeen years old, not as an attempt at creating a novel that would sell, but as a means of cleansing the wounds of my troubled adolescent psyche by way of the written word.
I wrote to satiate my mind’s desperate cravings to escape by crafting a fictional world of characters that I could find refuge in. Each sentence was a secret release of all the syllables stuck on every slight of tongue I could never quite form.
The title ‘Into The Trees’ derives from the cautionary idiom of ‘not seeing the forest for the trees’ which has always struck me as a profoundly astute way of describing what it feels like to experience mental illness in
real time".  
 
Angus's design for into the trees book cover.
The book is a psychological thriller similar in genre to The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath, Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn or Catcher In The Rye by JD Salinger. 
The manuscript was shortlisted for the NZSA Laura Solomon Cuba Press Prize (2025) and is currently under review with publishers. Once available,  it will be linked here.

Creative Works

Poetry. Short Films. Lyrics & Music. Drama. Short Stories. Plays.

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Poetry

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Short Stories

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Lyrics & Music

Short Films

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Drama

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Into the Trees

The Clock Never Stops Angus
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Howl of LazarusAngus
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MonopolyAngus
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The Cherry OrchardAnton Chekhov
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Shine on

Angus Heays left this world tragically far too soon. He was a bright, talented young man who was kind and caring, quick with good advice for anyone who asked for it.

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He loved the arts and won accolades as an actor, poet and writer. He was our wise, old soul who was also suffering with his own mental challenges and well being. Our promise to Angus was to publish his novel entitled "Into the Trees" and donate profits to mental health.

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Angus's legacy will continue by helping those who are struggling with mental health issues. Visit the donations page

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