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A Little Seed of Faith
I go to a little Catholic church in a small town on Maui almost every Sunday. One Sunday during mass, I looked outside and noticed a sturdy tree standing beside the church. It is beautiful and strong, and I couldn’t help but wonder if hearing the good word every day had somehow contributed to its…
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Exploring the Hidden Realm of Chrysos
Beneath the surface of the Pacific Ocean lies a hidden world few humans will ever see. In my novel Sirena, the ocean hides an ancient kingdom known as Chrysos, located near the Mariana Trench. This realm is filled with coral forests, ancient ruins, shipwrecks, and deep ocean currents that guard its secrets. The legend of…
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Sirena is Now Available
Calling all mermaids: I’m really excited to finally share that Sirena has officially emerged from the Mariana Trench and made her way to the surface. This book has been a quiet, personal project for me—one that took its time, growing slowly through revision, practice, and a lot of care. It’s a story rooted in the…
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Building Once Upon a Moʻolelo: A Collection of Kaʻao
I wanted to share a small update on Once Upon a Moʻolelo: A Collection of Kaʻao, a project that has been growing slowly and intentionally over time. This work has never been about rushing, it’s been about listening, revisiting, and letting each story unfold the way it needs to. At the moment, three stories are…
Magic, Myths, and Me
Fantasy storytelling inspired by myth and imagination
Magic, Myths, and Me 