

"First Book" Author Forum at Basically Books
Thanks to the folks who turned out for the "First Book" Author Forum today! We had a lively discussion and lots of laughs talking about...

First Authors Tell All at Basically Books, November 22!
Join a group of local authors who will introduce their first books! Justina Taft has penned After Dawn, a contemporary novel set on...
A New Star is Born
I just came across a site promoting an event that will be happening at 7:00 p.m. on November 1st in Madison Square Park, lighting up the...


Local Writers Panel at HawaiiCon Science Fiction & Fantasy Convention
The HawaiiCon Science Fiction & Fantasy Convention will be held this weekend at Hawaiʻi Island's beautiful Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel. I...


Words & Wine at Kona Stories September 2nd
I have my very first book signing coming up on Tuesday, September 2nd in Keauhou, Kona. If you happen to be on that side of the island,...


Kaʻena Point
A short exerpt from Chapter 21: Ke Kau Wela - The Hot Season The ocean sparkled like diamonds under the sun, and the air was hot and dry....
Local Stores Supporting Local Writers
In this world of controlled distribution and mega-sized corporations, it's not always easy for independent businesses (or artists or...
BOOK REVIEW in Big Island Weekly
Mahalo to Bren Chance of Big Island Weekly for this book review! Local Author Debuts Romantic Novel A BOOK THAT WILL KEEP YOU UP READING...
surfin' on Oʻahu
Mahalo to Douglas Sodetani for this video highlighting the fun and beauty of some of the surf spots on Oʻahu. He even gave us a sunset...
Hawaiian Rain Forest
As you imagine Aurora in her dream during chapter 3 (Night on the Town) and chapter 27 (Evening Sky), picture her in a forest like this -...