Hawaii short stories in 2013
Short story anthologies are a great way to “Read Local” if you’re short on time (yay puns!). Short story collections can be a convenient way to experience a diverse array of writing styles and literary flavors. They are also a useful way to introduce readers to new and different authors. Here are two great anthologies […]
2013 Ka Palapala Poʻokela WINNERS!
Every year around this time the Hawaiʻi Book Publishers Association get together to celebrate the best in local publishing over the past year. It seemed fitting for Hawaiʻi’s biggest literary award night to be hosted at the Hawaii State Library which is celebrating a hundred years of serving the people of Hawaiʻi. Many deserving books won awards tonight, […]
Bamboo Ridge Issue 100- A Calendar of Celebratory Events
The 100th Issue of Bamboo Ridge Press is finally here! Featuring over one hundred pieces by local writers, this hallmark issue has been a labor of love for editors Eric Chock and Darrell Lum. It’s a landmark of how long Bamboo Ridge has been giving platform to local voices and an example of the creative […]
To Do: Spellbinders Writer’s Conference & Convention
This Labor Day weekend, Spellbinders Conferences & Retreats for Book, Television and Film Writers will be in Honolulu! It’s a three day conference, followed by an optional week long writer’s retreat, with over thirty authors, agents and editors visiting from across the nation. Plus, local authors like Kaui Hemmings and Bear Woznick. The conference features […]
Back to school: A Syllabus of Hawaiian Literature
Back to school? Sometimes I miss the structure of formal courses and the thrill of learning new things in a class setting. On days when my job is especially tedious, I wistfully dream about going to school for fun. Then I look for syllabuses (syllabi?) of classes I might be interested in on the Internet. I like […]
2012 Ka Palapala Poʻokela WINNERS!
Hawaii’s biggest literary award night came to a close this past Friday, and many excellent and deserving books won well deserved accolades. The Hawaiʻi Book Publishers Association and Bishop Museum definitely know how to throw an event. Misty said it best, “I love living in Hawaiʻi, where heavy pūpū means you’re eating an entire full course […]
A Little Book for Mother’s Day, or Any Day At All
Looking for a last minute gift for Mom’s Day? Or perhaps a little something to include with a present–something extra to make it that much more special? Try this little book of photos and poetic inspiration by local author Mary Ursetta. Reflections from the Heart is a thoughtful collection of words and Hawaii images that […]
Cookbook review & event info: “A Sweet Dash of Aloha”
Happy New Year! I’ll admit, it’s pretty easy for me to rationalize poor eating habits during the holidays. Really, it takes me no effort at all to come up with 101 reasons why I need to eat a different Christmas cookie everyday. But then the new year comes and weeks of carefree eating catch up […]
Book Blogger Holiday Swap 2011!
Each year the book blogging community gets together during the holidays and does a gift swap. It’s like a secret santa for book lovers and every year we try to send out local books according to what our secret book blogger likes to read. It’s a great way to meet other bloggers and helps us share Hawai‘i […]
Book Review + Launch: Bamboo Ridge Issue #98
I could go on and on about how much Eric Chock, Darrell Lum and Bamboo Ridge Press have done for Hawaii authors and the local literary arts community but it would only be redundant. One need only see the latest Bamboo Ridge Issue to know that they’ve been making an important contribution for a very long time, […]
2011 Ka Palapala Poʻokela WINNERS!
Hawaii’s biggest literary award night is coming to a close. There was ʻono food, scrumptious chocolates, nahenahe music, a few surprises and a lot of cheers. All of this in spite of the gloomy, watery weather. Mahalo and congratulations to the Hawaiʻi Book Publishers Association for another successful year. Here is the list of honorable […]
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