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.

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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

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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.

The Last Aloha gives us insight into a dark period in Hawaii’s history – one that travelers to the islands often know little about. By weaving a story around these historical events, Gaellen Quinn draws you in and makes you feel for the deposed royal family and its supporters. The book is by turns heartbreaking and uplifting, allowing us to admire the true Hawaiian spirit that survives even in the worst of circumstances.

Michael Tulipan, Editor, TheSavvyExplorer.com

I just finished your book The Last Aloha which I got at the Pacific Northwest Booksellers conference.  It was so beautifully written and inspiring.  I loved every page of it– and the ending was so powerful.  Truly masterful story telling thank you so much for getting it out into the world.

-Aimee

I worked at ‘Iolani Palace for 5 yrs and was a docent for 7 yrs before moving to the mainland, so was very familiar with the story of the monarchy and overthrow, and your rendering of the events brought it fresh to mind.  Descriptions of the land, the buildings, the people - Everything - brought it alive.  Plus I learned some interesting things I never knew before.  It’s good to remember where we came from and what the true meaning of Aloha is.

-Laurel