Tip One Do not stalk your book in bookshops. Don't loiter in store aisles pretending to ponder the mysteries of the Oxford Dictionary because you're really waiting to see a customer pick up a copy of your book, read the back blurb. And then (o wonder of wonders!) open the cover and begin to read!… Continue reading Etiquette Tip for Newly Published First Time Authors.
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.
How to be the Bestest Amateur Blogger you Can Be. 8 Tips
There are professional bloggers. They have a cast of thousands following them, hanging on their every word. They feature in TIME magazine, get interviewed on Oprah and earn golden dollars from their blogging. At the other end of the spectrum, is me. And bloggers like me. We start a blog because we have a few… Continue reading How to be the Bestest Amateur Blogger you Can Be. 8 Tips
Why do Women Love Edward Cullen?
Why do so many women love Edward Cullen so much? I have spent many hours a couple of fleeting minutes musing upon this question and come up with one undeniable conclusion. Because Edward Cullen is really - a WOMAN in disguise. Consider the evidence...1. He always wants to know what you're thinking. And it drives… Continue reading Why do Women Love Edward Cullen?
How to Teach your Children about Profanity.
What words are in YOUR rubbish bin?My little sister has noticed that I'm swearing alot on my blog. The BEEP BEEP words have been steadily increasing and she's a little concerned...I didnt know this, so i went right away and did a quick scan. Ouch. She's right. A lot more nasty language has been creeping… Continue reading How to Teach your Children about Profanity.
How to Raise a Multi-Lingual Child. (Yeah right)
I am raising a multi-lingual child. The 3yr old Beast is speaking English. (Thank you me.) Spanish. (Thank you Dora.) And now Maori - thanks to her preschool. Today she asked me (with an annoyed expression on her face) "Mama, why you speaking English?""Umm because that's the language that we speak.""No, we have to talk… Continue reading How to Raise a Multi-Lingual Child. (Yeah right)
When Vegetables Sing.
Perspective. It changes everything. I have a daughter who...dances to a different song than the rest of us. Or as her Big Brother JB often exclaims with exasperation, "What's wrong with her! She's soooooo ditzy! Sooooo DUH!" Case in point. JB is listening to his iPod while he does the dishes. The Princess Little Sister… Continue reading When Vegetables Sing.
Why Women should watch Porn. And other useful relationship advice.
Plastic Fantastic Forever LoveOnce upon a time, in a coconut tree island far away, a handsome prince fell in love with a super hot, super intelligent girl. Before they got married the Prince's mother gave the super hot, super intelligent girl TWO pieces of marriage advice.1. If you want to make your husband happy, then… Continue reading Why Women should watch Porn. And other useful relationship advice.
What makes a book culturally offensive? And other offensive questions on Telesa Tuesday.
Is she a true tamaitai Samoa? A true Samoan woman?TELESA Tuesday. I am preparing myself for outrage,hissing and spitting when TELESA hits the real world. Why? Because I have taken a Samoan legend/myth and completely twisted it beyond all recognizable belief. In doing so, I have probably offended any number of traditional beliefs and customs.… Continue reading What makes a book culturally offensive? And other offensive questions on Telesa Tuesday.
I’m Seeing Red.
Sometimes I feel like the (fat) Little Red Hen doing all the work to make bread while lazy bums do nuthin but gather around when the food is ready. Which is SUCH an unexciting, uncool fairytale character to feel like. I wish I could say I felt like the sexy version of Little Red Riding… Continue reading I’m Seeing Red.
That’s Delicious
The theme for this week's selection of blogs that I stalk...is FOOD, GLORIOUS FOOD. Hmmm... If you read my blog then you know that I love to bake stuff. I suck at regular cooking of regular food but I'm kinda kickass when it comes to baking. Especially desserts. This is of course, because that's what… Continue reading That’s Delicious
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