Watch out - Little Son might come after YOUR tent next.There's a lot of debate about "excessive" airport security and to what lengths governments should be allowed to go to "spy" on their citizens in the name of safey and terrorist crackdowns. In my humble housewife opinion, if you aint got nuthin bad to hide - then… Continue reading The BackYard Dealer of Stolen Merchandise
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.
Why Authors Require Assistants on Book Tours.
I went to Samoa for a four day whirlwind book tour that included school and library visits, a book signing, writing workshop, and more. I took Big Daughter with me. She was my designated "tour assistant." My helper. My photographer and video documenter. My right hand. My bestest buddy. That friendly, smiley, personable young woman who helps… Continue reading Why Authors Require Assistants on Book Tours.
How Much Attention Should Writers pay to Bad Reviews?
"Do me a favor and don't waste your time reading this book...the story line is awful." "I wish someone else had written this book because I think it could have been great if written by a better storyteller.""The writing and dialogue were VERY bad.""The main character completely ruined the book for me. She's bipolar, jumping… Continue reading How Much Attention Should Writers pay to Bad Reviews?
You Made Me Cry
What a week it has been. It's Saturday night and I'm sitting here, exhausted and just a little bit stunned.1. The electronic book version of 'When Water Burns' was released on Amazon on Thursday. I asked for your help with getting this book into the rankings and you responded. You bought 380 books in a… Continue reading You Made Me Cry
Google Loves me More than My Mum Does.
What Big Son is wearing this week. You know what I hate? The law of the universe which dictates that your child* will only ever have a volcanic raging fever - in the middle of the night. Play all day, run wild outdoors then clock strikes twelve? Pumpkin coach explodes. Fever, crash and burn.* will only… Continue reading Google Loves me More than My Mum Does.
You are Not Famous. You are not Cool.
I was answering some questions for an interview with a new Pacific women's magazine that's coming out soon and got stuck on one of them. "How does it feel to be successful?"Umm...I don't know.… Continue reading You are Not Famous. You are not Cool.
Brown People Don’t Read. Much.
We interrupt this program to let you know that Amazon.com has jumped the gun and the second book in my Telesa Trilogy, 'When Water Burns' is now available in a print edition. Right this minute. For $14.65. 'When Water Burns' - the second book in the Telesa Trilogy.It’s not easy for a book written by a… Continue reading Brown People Don’t Read. Much.
Does your child know how to pee in the bushes?
Warning - this post contains bodily fluids. Do not read if pee makes you uncomfortable. Don't say I didnt warn you either...We SOOO need to move these children back to Samoa. Like, now.There's only one bathroom in our house here in Auckland. Shared between seven people, that means, sometimes, people have to hop around, squabble,… Continue reading Does your child know how to pee in the bushes?
Fifty Memories of Samoa for Fifty Years of Independence
Flags flying in Samoa for Independence. Photo by Leone Samu.Today Samoa marks the 50th anniversary of achieving Independence. For me, the story of Samoa's last fifty years is also my family's story because my parents were married in 1962 and they celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary this year as well. My parents chose to stay… Continue reading Fifty Memories of Samoa for Fifty Years of Independence
Who’s the Favoritest of them All?
I called up my Dad in Samoa the other day. I said, "Hi!"He said, "Who's this?"I said, "It's your favorite, most amazing, most splendidly talented daughter."He said, "Oh, Rebecca!"He may as well have taken a butter knife and stabbed me in the heart with it. Thanks Dad. Thanks a lot.(And you just know, that right… Continue reading Who’s the Favoritest of them All?
Lani Wendt Young 