I've been away from the Young and Restless family for 9 days. In that time, they have magically become these strange people who:*wake up early every morning*are always on time to school*get to church EARLYNot only that, but apparently, while I was away, Big Son cooked dinner every night -without complaining. Bella Beast allowed herself… Continue reading Doing it HIS way.
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.
Support Four Debut Authors and Win $125.
You all know that I love to read - anything and everything. So I was thrilled when a group of debut authors approached me about featuring their new books and giving Sleepless in Samoa readers a chance to win $125 USD shopping spree on Amazon. (And if you love buying e-books for anything from .99c… Continue reading Support Four Debut Authors and Win $125.
Screaming Mothers. And Humming Daughters.
Me and my Beautiful Mum.Dear Big Daughter Sade,This morning I was helping your grandmother prepare for a night of literature and dessert at her design store cafe - Plantation House. She had invited forty guests and was getting rather stressed about the upcoming event. She'd asked me to drive her to the grocery store early… Continue reading Screaming Mothers. And Humming Daughters.
Why we Write in the First Place. (No, not to get wasted.)
Signing books with Jen Meredith, aka super Hawaii blogger 'Kuaback'.So I'm back. And I'm a little wasted - no not with alcohol -with an overabundance of adrenaline and by an excessive amount of physical and mental exertion. There was a week of different activities planned for the Samoa launch of TELESA and so my trip home was… Continue reading Why we Write in the First Place. (No, not to get wasted.)
The Samoa Launch of TELESA:The Covenant Keeper.
Every book is borne from the creative fire of the writer who dared to envision it but it represents the love, sweat and tears of many people. Tonight I pay tribute to those who helped spark the fire of my writing dreams, and who’s encouragement gave fuel to their intensity. As my first fiction novel… Continue reading The Samoa Launch of TELESA:The Covenant Keeper.
From Me to You.
In a few hours I will fly out to Samoa where I will spend a week in various TELESA book launch activities. I will do things like - chat to media at a press conference, visit a school or two, bake furiously for a Literary Evening at Plantation House, sign books at some local bookshops,… Continue reading From Me to You.
"Sell me Your Bed"
Big Son: "Hi Bella, can I have a hug?"4yr old Bella: "No."Big Son: "Pleease?"Bella: "Give me fifty cents and I hug you."Big Son ( aghast): "What!?"I am somewhat troubled by my 4yr old's willingness to exchange affection for cash...BUT I am impressed with her entrepeneurial spirit. It got me thinking about a similar little girl… Continue reading "Sell me Your Bed"
More Ways to Embarrass Your Children
No event is complete without lots of these... Big Son is getting a prize at his Senior Prizegiving this week. He thinks it's either the History Prize. Or the award for First in his class. Or both. I said it might be for 'The Boy… Continue reading More Ways to Embarrass Your Children
TUSITALA FIAPOTO – A POET’S JOURNEY
This week's feature is a form of writing artistry which has always eluded me - poetry. I've always loved reading poetry but never been able to write any so I'm thrilled to have Pacific Poet, James Toma, share his writing journey with us and also give other aspiring poets other some tips for writing and publishing… Continue reading TUSITALA FIAPOTO – A POET’S JOURNEY
Let’s Throw Stones at the Bad Lazy Mother
Once a year our church has the children give the program. The children practise for weeks, reciting scriptures, singing songs and going thru little skits. (Except for my children.) It's the one Sunday you are guaranteed not to be able to find a parking spot when you come to late to church. (Like we did.)… Continue reading Let’s Throw Stones at the Bad Lazy Mother
Lani Wendt Young 