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Aloha and e komo mai. I'm an author of prose and poetry born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi. I publish a daily rough draft here on my author site. Please read with me, comment, and please share your own writing. Mahalo for reading, and a hui ho.

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Month: July 2020

Blind Spots (A David Chan Mystery, Part Thirteen)

The first thing Chan noticed when he entered the room was Yamamoto’s huge bandage. “Vic,” he said, “if I were … More

#CrimeFiction, #Hawaii, #Mystery, #WriterFriday, #WritingPrompt

Seeing Nearer

I see when I have finally walked almost to the endof this said old oak forest, and I am going, … More

#HawaiiSonnets, #Love, #Poetry, #WriterThursday, #WritingPrompt, Aging

Maybe Love (A David Chan Mystery, Part Twelve)

“Hubby told me,” Nina said, “that Daddy didn’t like wife number-one.  Too grabby, he said.  A person who’s too grabby, as far … More

#CrimeFiction, #Hawaii, #WriterWednesday, #WritingPrompt

Future No Future

I’m no spring chicken, as my dad used to say.What if this is what life will be like until the … More

#Hawaii, #HawaiiSonnets, #Poetry, #WriterTuesday, #WritingPrompt, Aging

The Wife (A David Chan Mystery, Part Eleven)

“I wonder if I say his name whether he’ll walk through that door,” Nina said.  “Sometimes I think it’s a kind … More

#CrimeFiction, #Hawaii, #WriterMonday, #WritingPrompt

Secret Friends

I picked up the phone and pretended to haveconversations with you, imitating my parentsthe way kids do.  But you never seemed … More

#HawaiiSonnets, #Poetry, #WriterSunday, #WritingPrompt, Aging

No Justice (A David Chan Mystery, Part Ten)

Chan sat stunned.  “You told me yesterday you’re single.” “I am single,” said Nina. It had started as a bad day.  Could … More

#CrimeFiction, #Hawaii, #WriterSaturday, #WritingPrompt

out like a light

the bulb flickers dark to light to dark to lightlike a strobing spotlight making everything go slow-motion it’s twelve feet … More

#HawaiiSonnets, #Poetry, #WriterFriday, #WritingPrompt

Sneak Attack (A David Chan Mystery, Part Nine)

The Chow Yoo Chu restaurant was indeed a magnificent building, elaborate in its classical Chinese style.  A pink palace complete with … More

#CrimeFiction, #Hawaii, #WriterThursday, #WritingPrompt

Scene: Not To Be Heard

A big shout out to all those with shuttered dreamswho were in the plays, maybe breaking records,I mean broke, broke … More

#HawaiiSonnets, #Poetry, #WriterWednesday, #WritingPrompt

The Stolen Cars (A David Chan Mystery, Part Eight)

Having had all but two or three minutes of sleep, Lieutenant Chan stumbled to his desk.  Sergeant Yamamoto could tell with … More

#CrimeFiction, #Hawaii, #WriterTuesday, #WritingPrompt

Wait Until Dark

I can taste the salt on my lips I lick with my tongueconstantly my lips chapping and peeling a littlefor … More

#HawaiiSonnets, #Poetry, #WriterMonday, #WritingPrompt

Careful (A David Chan Mystery, Part Seven)

“Dave?” Chan called, walking into the house.  He checked his watch.  9:30.  The kid was only 16.  Where was he?  But Chan still had enough … More

#CrimeFiction, #Hawaii, #WriterSunday, #WritingPrompt

Drinking Glasses Down

You roseand do not hide from memy ancient observationhow you grow I seea healing once more for memy constant patient … More

#Poetry, #WriterSaturday, #WritingPrompt, Aging

Love Matters (A David Chan Mystery, Part Six)

Chan wasn’t tired, despite the multiple homicides.  All afternoon, the prospect of meeting Nina for dinner had shared space in his … More

#CrimeFiction, #Hawaii, #WriterFriday, #WritingPrompt

Still Learning at 65

What’s meant by the “side” of the bed, since you wake up on it,obviously is the half you lie on, … More

#HawaiiSonnets, #Poetry, #WriterThursday, #WritingPrompt, Aging

Blood Brothers (A David Chan mystery, Part Five)

The final count was seven bodies including Mr. and Mrs. Goo and their oldest son Alfred. Two concerns topped David … More

#CrimeFiction, #Hawaii, #WriterWednesday, #WritingPrompt

Volume to Zero

We don’t have to play this station anymorethe one with the sick twisted DJ of broken recordsthe shiny vinyl player … More

#HawaiiSonnets, #Poetry, #WriterTuesday, #WritingPrompt

Those Binding Ties (A David Chan mystery, Part Four)

David Chan asked the officer to let Nina Goo into the parking lot. “David, David,” she said, “what’s happened?” Chan … More

#CrimeFiction, #Hawaii, #WriterMonday, #WritingPrompt

World of War

Here’s a peace of Hawai‘ithat’s in a part of Honoluluwhere I breathe hanging bymy knees so Pauoa Valley’s a mountainand … More

#Hawaii, #HawaiiSonnets, #Poetry, #WriterSunday, #WritingPrompt

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