So Im doing this NaNoWriMo thing where hundreds of thousands of people the world over sign up to write a 50,000 word novel in 30 days. It's so massively huge that probably even Martians are doing NaNo. It's my first time doing it. In theory, its a fabulous concept. You commit to sitting down and… Continue reading Skinny (NaNoWriMo) is for Fools
Author: Lani Young
Lani Young is an international bestselling author of YA fantasy, contemporary romance and literary fiction. The 2018 Pacific Laureate, her work is inspired by the diverse mythology of Oceania and the richness of her cultural heritage as a Samoan / Maori woman.
106 Minutes of Sexual Intimacy
I always suspected I was a bad mother/wife/woman. And now I just had it confirmed. Some scientists ( with nothing better to do with their time than find ways to make me feel bad), did a study on "What a Woman's Perfect Day Would Consist Of." And the results? Went a little something like this - 106… Continue reading 106 Minutes of Sexual Intimacy
I am Sad
Something incredibly sad happened the other day. Like soul-shredding sad. Like eat two lamingtons in a row sad.The Bella Beast turned five. And started at Big Girl School. In a uniform with a matching hat and shoes and everything.I hate it when the Fab5 reach certain milestones. Big Son's first dance. Big Daughter's first Sunday… Continue reading I am Sad
There are Some Skank Ho’s in West Auckland
There are some skanky ho’s living in West Auckland. And they aint got no shame. At all. But what makes it worse? Little Son thinks they are wonderful, delightsome creatures…The Hot Man was being kind and thoughtful. He took all the children off my hands so I could write. (Yay for the Hot Man.) He… Continue reading There are Some Skank Ho’s in West Auckland
Snakes, Cakes and Cars
Quick update from Sydney... I've been doing book stuff in Australia for the past week. Started in Brisbane last week and am just finishing up here in the beautiful Sydney. You can read about it here: Samoa NewsLots of new experiences for this Hermit as she gets out and about...like -1. Telesa Book Cakes in… Continue reading Snakes, Cakes and Cars
Let’s Talk About Sex
Little Daughter is not so little anymore. She's ten years old and wanted to know, "When is puberty going to happen to me?...Why does it have to happen?...Do I have to use tampons cos they look nasty..." And other such curious questions.I answered her the bestest way I could. Because I'm all about openness and honesty… Continue reading Let’s Talk About Sex
The Bone Bearer: A Piece.
A piece of the third book in the Telesa Trilogy: The Bone Bearer. Coming in 2013.When I turned twelve years old, my mother took me to the edge of the ocean cliffs and told me the story of the shark and the turtle. How long ago, a woman and her child were driven from their… Continue reading The Bone Bearer: A Piece.
The Hermit Leaves the Cave to go on Television
We all know I'm a social recluse. With rather pitiful social skills. Which are sorely tested whenever I have to leave my cave and do stuff like an interview on the TVNZ Good Morning Show. So how did it all come about?Blogging is a miraculous thing. And social networks can be far-reaching and super connecting… Continue reading The Hermit Leaves the Cave to go on Television
A Night of Illicit Abandon – Walking on the Wild Side
A fit of fizzy flightiness overwhelmed me this weekend. I was consumed by this insane desire to be like those people who bungy jump, sky dive and buy clothes that are NOT on sale. I felt like living dangerously and walking on the wild side. Where did this strange feeling come from? Maybe it was because the week had been crazy busy - I… Continue reading A Night of Illicit Abandon – Walking on the Wild Side
How Many Books have You Sold?
It's coming up on a year since I started this publishing journey and I figured it was time to take stock. I have been immensely grateful for many other authors who have generously shared their publishing experiences online, including their sales numbers and tips about what worked for them...and what didn't. Without their transparency, I… Continue reading How Many Books have You Sold?
Lani Wendt Young 