Hawai‘i Literature & Art
— Since 1978 —
"A collection that goes beyond science-fiction and fantasy into a new realm of speculative work.."
Thoughtfully curated and arranged to amplify each piece within a larger reading experience, SNARING NEW SUNS is a special anthology that experiments with form and mixes genres to include stories and poetry of the supernatural, alternate reality, climate fiction, and more. Plus, art, graphic stories, nonfiction, and even a stage play.
"...theatre is a collaborative art. Many artists contribute to giving it life; a play is much more than words on a page."
FLOWERS OF HAWAI‘I (Bamboo Ridge: Journal of Hawai‘i Literature and Arts, Issue #121) features scripts and photos from four plays written and produced in the last dozen years that capture various aspects of Hawai‘i life and culture infused with Cataluna’s unique brand of humor and style.
"A compelling new mystery with a breathtaking ending!"
Sheik must solve a murder case that begins with the discovery of a burned and dismembered body found in a sugarcane field. Investigating the victim’s life to see who wouldhave wanted him dead leads to a local communist study group that’s being hunted down by the federal government.
RED DIRT is the second book in Scott Kikkawa's historical mystery noir series.
For this contest, go try play write a 5-page monologue or 10-page scene based on a given prompt; the due date for submissions will always be the last day of the month. All entries must be written in traditional play format (instructions on this format can be found online here).
Click here for this month's prompt and more info!
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We are currently seeking submissions for Bamboo Ridge, Journal of Hawaiʻi Literature & Arts, Issue #126.
Scheduled for release in Fall 2024, this issue will be guest edited by award-winning playwright and author, Victoria Nalani Kneubuhl.
We are so grateful to be able to share the work of these talented writers and artists and we are continually amazed by the impact that Hawaiʻi and Pacific literature can have.
This year’s releases have taken us from the stage to the page and beyond with literature that reflects and relates, and inspires us to imagine otherwise.
