You write a book. You send it out to agents with a hopeful heart. It gets rejected. Your hopeful heart gets a little bruised. You publish the book yourself. You send it out to the world with a terrified but hopeful heart. Some people read it. Some people like it. Some people hate it. You… Continue reading Fierce Awesomeness. "Preserving Samoan-ness through Popular Fiction. A Researched Analysis of Hybridity in Telesa The Covenant Keeper"
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Does your child know how to pee in the bushes?
Warning - this post contains bodily fluids. Do not read if pee makes you uncomfortable. Don't say I didnt warn you either...We SOOO need to move these children back to Samoa. Like, now.There's only one bathroom in our house here in Auckland. Shared between seven people, that means, sometimes, people have to hop around, squabble,… Continue reading Does your child know how to pee in the bushes?
Random Lies and Truths
Me and the super fabulous and funny Gagaumalo Irene Nautu in Brisbane. I was at church and someone said, "You haven't blogged since April 19th. When are you going to blog again? I'm suffering from Sleepless in Samoa withdrawal symptoms." It's very nice to be missed, thank you Clint! So here I am… Continue reading Random Lies and Truths
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
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
Thinking of you too Nyds.
I wont say lots of hugs - since I dont like to hug ( and Im really bad at it.) But will say - lots of love, prayers and thoughts with chocolate chip cookies and sticky date pudding to go with them. See you soon.
Centipedes and Freddy Kruger are all out to get me
This is WAAY more scarier than Freddy Kruger.I've only been in Samoa 14 hours and already I've had further confirmation that I am pathetic. Im staying in my little sister's apartment which is beautiful. I'm very grateful to have it because otherwise my mother would make me sleep in a Harry Potter closet at her… Continue reading Centipedes and Freddy Kruger are all out to get me
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.
Shut Up.
I've been muzzled. Gagged by technology. And its really ticking me off! For the past few weeks, every time I try to comment on someone else's Blogger blog - the stupid Blogger site wont let me. I spend ages composing my deep and meaningful thoughts only to press submit and BAAM! It deletes it all… Continue reading Shut Up.
Hello world!
Welcome to WordPress.com. After you read this, you should delete and write your own post, with a new title above. Or hit Add New on the left (of the admin dashboard) to start a fresh post. Here are some suggestions for your first post. You can find new ideas for what to blog about by… Continue reading Hello world!
Lani Wendt Young 