Here’s a picture of me with all my hula friends, the Kumu Hula (teacher) is at the right in front and the musicians that play for us at the left.
It’s been really interesting to be involved. I learn a lot about the culture, history and language through the dance.
Right now we’re learning a dance about the whales that come here to the Moloka’i channel every winter.
Gaellen with Hula Class
Some exciting news!
My book, “The Last Aloha,” won an award at the 2010 Ka Palapala Po’okela awards held April 30th at Bishop Museum in Honolulu. I hope to have pictures from the event up soon!
“The Last Aloha” ALSO recently won the Bay Area Independent Publishers Association “Best Book” award in historical fiction!
And, as I mentioned in a previous post, the book is a finalist in ForeWord Review’s national “Book of the Year” award. Winners will be announced this month at Book Expo in New York City.
I am thrilled to be acknowledged!
Our island’s local paper, the Molokai Dispatch made mention of the above and I was pleased to share the page with Auntie Snookie, who was also honored in Honolulu for her book “Ho`okupu: An Offering of Literature by Native Hawaiian Women”.
Here we are:
You can get more details and read the original story here.
Great news!
The Last Aloha is a finalist in ForeWord Review’s “Book of the Year” Awards!
ForWord Review is a prestigious trade journal directed towards books published by independent publishers. Their Book of the Year Awards were established to bring increased attention to librarians and booksellers of the literary and graphic achievements of independent publishers and their authors. ForeWord is the only review trade journal devoted exclusively to books from independent houses.
You can see all the details about the awards here.
I’ve been meaning to get this little segment up on the site for a while now. Last time I was in Austin I was invited to come on the morning news!
aloha….just wanted to let you know i lent the book to a hawaiian lady whose son is in the nursing home where i work……she loves the book…..had tears in her eyes when talking about it…..another hawaiian lady who is a patient at the home wants to read it next……hope all is well…….
-Michelle
I’ve been keeping very busy spreading the word about The Last Aloha! I’ve been on the air everywhere from Austin to Los Angeles to Cincinnati, Seattle, Tacoma, Salt Lake City, San Diego, and more!
Radio Host, Cliff Roles
Most recently I spoke with Cliff Roles in Sarasota, FL.
Click here to have a listen!
I finished your book The Last Aloha earlier this week and enjoyed it very much! The story is a sad cliffhanger, yet uplifting in its portrayal of the queen faithful to the spirit of Aloha and her faith. I enjoyed the “right thinking” characters, wanting more of RLStevenson. Now I have to learn more about him as well as the queen. You motivated so much additional reading that I wish you had included a list of references to hunt them down. Again, thank you for a truly memorable read that captures Hawaii and the spirit of its people.
-Thomas
Click here and scroll down the page to see The Last Aloha!
I’m excited to be featured among all these great books!
Iolani Palace 1882
Few would consider travel to Europe without getting to know the history. But every year, millions go to Hawaii and never see past the sun, surf and natural beauty. Yet, the traveler who seeks a richer experience, through knowledge of the history of the first Polynesian discoverers of Hawaii and the charming kingdom they created, will not be disappointed.
Click the link to check out a recent article for www.TheSavvyExplorer.com about the rich history of Hawaii.
