I share personal stories from Oceania, reflections on writing and family, memories of love and loss, and the everyday moments that shape who I am.
Warrior Dog
Bella said that my dog Red is overweight. Actually her specific words were – “Red is so fat. SO SO FAT. He needs to go on a diet.” I shushed her because hello, my dog was sitting right here next to me as I shared my donut with him. “Dont say that. Youre hurting his…
A Teletubby Grandmother?!
Whats in a name? – Okay so now that I have a grandson, I’ve been told that I need to have a new name. The parents ask – What is Baby Felix gonna call you?I say – LANI. That’s my name and that’s what he can call me.They say – dont be ridiculous. Only palagi’s…
WHO WROTE THIS MONSTROUSLY MASSIVE BOOK DAMMIT?!
I finally got to do an author #thing that I’ve wanted to do since forever. Okay, maybe not forever, but certainly since I first wrote my Telesa Series which was kazillions of years ago – so maybe yes, it IS since forever! Anyway I digress… Im making audiobooks! And Im starting with my childrens book……
Mentorship for Moana Writers
When I started there were only two of us Samoan women novelists in the world and I love that today there’s so many many more of us writing “stories by us, about us and for us”. Something I’ve enjoyed doing over the last 15 years since I published my first novel – is help other……
Autism, Samoa and the Seawall Run Club.
We went to the #RunForAutism Awareness event this morning, organised by the Saturday Seawall Run Club. Great to see the turnout and to hear from some parents of young children with autism, sharing about their experiences. One asked for people to have more kindness, understanding and compassion. 💛 I’m glad to see initiatives here in…
15 years of fiapoto?!
2026 is the 15 years anniversary of publishing my first novel TELESA. I can’t quite believe its been fifteen years since?! Which has me reflecting on my writer road, how did it begin and where I am now. (And yes its making me feel super old too.) Born and raised in Samoa, I’m number three…
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