Tag: short-stories

• Once Upon a Mo’olelo: Hinahea’s Tale

  This Hawaiian fairytale is a spin-off of Rapunzel, reimagined in an island setting. I am only posting parts of my stories for now because I plan on publishing a collection of these. I am sprinkling in Hawaiian verbiage to enhance the setting. The mythical and magical aspects are based upon Hawaiian gods, cultural practices, and…

  Kathleen Saito

  May 27, 2025

  Uncategorized

  adaptations, books, culture, Fairytales, fantasy, fiction, hawaii, hinahea, inspiration, moolelo, rapunzel, short-stories, short-story, traditions, writing

• Once Upon a Mo’olelo – Mahina Lepo

  Aloha all, I apologize for my recent absence. I was focused on finishing up the semester, which included a lot of writing assignments. But all the hard work paid off  because I earned straight A’s and made the Dean’s List! I’m not entirely sure what being on the Dean’s List means for my future, but…

  Kathleen Saito

  May 20, 2025

  Dance, Fairytales, Mythology, Uncategorized

  Cinderella, Dance, fairytale, family, fantasy, fiction, hawaii, hula, inspiration, short-stories, storytelling, writing

• The Amber Mirror

  I wrote this screenplay in 2018 and would like some feedback about its flow, delivery, dialog. Should I continue? Make it a book instead? I would love to hear what you think. Cover LetterI was inspired to write The Amber Mirror after reading the screenplay for Indiana Jones. I loved the adventure scenes and the…

  Kathleen Saito

  January 6, 2025

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  adventure, amber, books, fantasy, fiction, inspiration, mirror, movie, screenplay, short-stories, short-story, theambermirror, writing