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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.

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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.