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.
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…
Ancestral Wisdom and Engineer Daughters
Discover the powerful connection between ancestral wisdom and modern engineering as daughters inherit resilience, culture
Why Working With Young Triathletes Is About More Than Winning Medals
Working with young triathletes is about more than medals. Discover how confidence, resilience, and community support transform young lives.
When writers actually write again
After three years away from fiction, a writer sits down to tell one story only to be swept into a world of magic, fantasy, and unexpected creation.
Light switch moments
A heartfelt reflection on Alzheimer’s, dementia, and the precious moments when a loved one’s awareness returns, even if only briefly.
Red Beyonce Boots
Red Beyoncé boots spark a bold story about confidence, fun, and showing up in your own way with fearless style and personality.
Spin with me
A tribute to durability. We bought this spin bike from New Zealand way back before Zion was born – so its more than 22 years old. Darren got it so he could do low impact cardio back when he was training for marathons, but he never quite got in to being a person that is…
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