I had to speak at church about motherhood and what it means to 'have a mother heart'. Preparing for that got me thinking about this (often crazy) parenting journey that I'm on. I don't often do this on my blog - but today I'd like to share some things that are an essential foundation in… Continue reading A Mother Heart.
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.
TUSITALA FIAPOTO – WRITING CHILDREN’S STORIES
More than 15 million children's books are sold in Australasia each year. Worldwide, more than $2.5 billion worth of children's books are purchased annually, and more than 75% of publishers welcome children's material. Thats A LOT of books. A lot of stories. A lot of writers writing stories for children. You could be one of… Continue reading TUSITALA FIAPOTO – WRITING CHILDREN’S STORIES
"Make it Hurt so Good"
I'm not very good with pain. It hurts. Duh. When I was a teenager I had one ear pierced. I told people that it was because everybody has two ears pierced and I'm just rebellious like that. When the truth was, I only got one ear done because it hurt and I didn't want to deal with pain on… Continue reading "Make it Hurt so Good"
A Fiery Announcement
I'm really excited to present...The Official Book Trailer for - TELESA:The Covenant Keeper. Produced by Jordan Kwan, featuring models Ezra Taylor, Faith Wulf and Flora Rivers with photography from Jordan and also Tim Rasmussen in Samoa. … Continue reading A Fiery Announcement
My Body is a Wonderland.
WARNING - Do not read this if you are:a. A man. You wouldnt understand any of it.b. Barbie. Get your plastic fantastic self back to the assembly line.c. In a 'Embrace our inner beauty and love yourself' mood. I don't want to hear it. Go read Oprah's blog instead. Or hug a tree. Save an… Continue reading My Body is a Wonderland.
Calling all Pacific Writers. Even ones who haven’t written anything yet.
Let's Join Forces.Who am I? I'm confused. I'm a...Commissioned Author. A year ago, my first book was published. "Pacific Tsunami Galu Afi" was written on commission - which means that I was paid a weekly salary plus all expenses to research and write a book that would then belong to my employer. The Australian Govt… Continue reading Calling all Pacific Writers. Even ones who haven’t written anything yet.
The Skankiest Ho’ outside of Ho’Ville.
Little Daughter was looking at some old photo albums when she came across some pics of me going to Prom. With one boy. And then another pic of me going to Homecoming. With a different boy. And then another pic of me going to another Prom. With another boy. She turned confused eyes on me… Continue reading The Skankiest Ho’ outside of Ho’Ville.
Wickedly Funny and Delicious – Simone
"Life's like a box of chocolates - you never know what you're going to get." Forrest Gump's momma said it and like most one-liners from movies that I love, this quote has stuck with me. It's true you never know what you're going to get and its also true that you're never going to be… Continue reading Wickedly Funny and Delicious – Simone
MEMZY is a Winner
Thank you to everyone who entered the 'Share your Passion' Giveaway of one free print book of TELESA. The winner is MEMZY. (No links or full name was provided) Congratulations MEMZY, you have 48hrs to email me at LaniWendtYoung@hotmail.com so I can get your mailing details before we award the prize to the alternate winner.Thank… Continue reading MEMZY is a Winner
The Beauty and Grace of the Samoan Siva
Quick newsflash: Today Im over at Timena's Photo Website talking about why I love dancing the Samoan siva. And why it always makes me feel like...a 'real' Samoan woman! lol (as compared to the mixed up mongrel feeling that I have normally...) Oh, and there's a slightly embarassing pic of me and my first awkward… Continue reading The Beauty and Grace of the Samoan Siva
Lani Wendt Young 