Somebody asked me the other day, "how come you don't blog/write about being Mormon? Are you trying to hide it?" It never occurred to me that anyone would construe my NOT blogging about being Mormon as an attempt to 'hide it.' Just like, it never occurred to me to blog about my Mormon-ness purely for… Continue reading Mormons are Satan Worshippers
Category: Samoa
Things my Mother Said
That I say now to my kids. With emphatic emphasis. "Get down from there. You're going to fall down, crack your head and DIE."
Things my Mother Said…
That IÂ did listen to. But shouldn't have. "Dessert makes everything better. Always have 'something sweet' at the end of every meal."
Strange Stuff Samoans Say (and Do)
We love to tell people we havent seen for awhile -                           "Oka! Ua e lapoa!"... "Ohmiheck you're so fat!" We especially love to say this to our relatives who are skinnier than we are. Shut your eyes and visualize it. A really REALLY large Samoan woman, several times larger than you, hugging you, suffocating you with her… Continue reading Strange Stuff Samoans Say (and Do)
She’s Sunshine on Crack
You know what irks me? When Big Daughter wants to buy a new book for her Kindle she is sunshine on crack. 'Hi Mum, guess what?!' (gleeful. Like she has news that will transport ME into throes of ecstasy.) Me. Suspicious. 'What?' Her. 'The latest Rick Riordan book is out! The one we've been waiting… Continue reading She’s Sunshine on Crack
So You Want to Publish a Book?
An exciting part of this writing journey that I particularly treasure - is the opportunity it gives me to connect with lots of different Pacific writers and poets from all over the place. This blog post is for YOU, the writer and poet who has dallied with the thought of seeing your work in print… Continue reading So You Want to Publish a Book?
Somebody was Killed in my House Last Night
Somebody was butchered in my bathroom. Hacked to pieces in gruesome fashion. Or at least that's what it looks like. Red-stained gloves, red spatters all over the floor, the basin, the unlucky bathtub - even the mirror has got slaughter evidence on it. It's not pretty. And it's not coming off.This is what happens when… Continue reading Somebody was Killed in my House Last Night
NZ Telesa Readers Only – Get in Quick
NZ readers can pre-order a limited number of SIGNED copies of Daniel's Novella here. They will be available in New Zealand on January 30th and posted out to you. The novella is in paperback format and 146 pages. Please indicate on the order form what name you would like your book signed to. Cost - $20.00 NZD (This… Continue reading NZ Telesa Readers Only – Get in Quick
The Next Book Out Soon
I'm working to finish the Daniel novella in time for a Christmas release. One thing I love about writing Daniel? He's got a sense of humor that Leila lacks and he can be WAY more fun to write... Here's his take on the Jason's hospital confesion scene from the first Telesa book. ******************************************* Daniel Tahi… Continue reading The Next Book Out Soon
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