LANI
WENDT YOUNG
Author of
the ‘Telesa Trilogy’ is signing her new book
‘WHEN
WATER BURNS’
Fans
of the novel ‘Telesa’ will have a chance to meet the lauded author at a book
signing event this Saturday June 30.
‘When Water Burns’ is the second book in the Telesa Trilogy by Samoan
author Lani Wendt Young and she will be on site at the Otara Market in Auckland
The
first book Telesa: The Covenant Keeper, the first of its kind to come out of
the Pacific, debuted on Amazon.com in October 2011 and by December it was
number one on the Top Rated Fantasy Romance List. Since then it has featured on
the bestseller lists for Mythology and Fantasy Romance. It is available as both
an electronic book and a print book.
The
young adult fantasy series follows the story of Leila – a young woman who
returns to Samoa in search of family and
wanting to learn more about her mother’s heritage. Instead she discovers that local mythology
about ‘teine Sa’ is more than just scary stories and she is in fact heir to a
fiery ancestry. The author has reinterpreted Samoan legends of ‘spirit women’
so they are contemporary elementals that wield the powers of nature. The love
interest, a rugby-playing tattooed ‘Chunk-Hunk’ called Daniel – has stolen the
show (and the hearts) for most readers who are flooding social media network sites
with avid discussion about why they are “Team Daniel”.
The
response from readers globally has been phenomenal. Pacific communities
worldwide have embraced this story and its characters and Western readers are
falling in love with
"What
started out as a cult interest fan base has spread," says Lani (right). "It's
one of those things that seems to be having a massive crossover appeal. Young
people are falling in love with the characters and it's a guilty pleasure for the
not-so-young as well."
Lani
published the Trilogy herself after her manuscript was rejected by more than
thirty book agents and publishers. Since the release of the first book there
have been launch events held throughout New
Zealand , Samoa and also in Brisbane , Australia
Lani
now balances work on the next book in the trilogy with guest appearances at
schools and libraries where she talks to young people about the importance of
education, nurturing a passion for reading and having the courage and
determination to pursue one’s dreams.
“Maybe you’re not meant to manipulate fire
the way I do. Maybe sparks are all you’re ever going to make.” He snarled, “Or
maybe you just need to be a better teacher and give me more.” Before I could
reply, he grabbed my hand, twisted and pulled me into a restraining lock. Body
pressed against my back, he held me in a chokehold. I struggled. Kicked.Fought.
Pain knifed me as I tried to free myself. He spoke and his breath was hot in my
ear. “Now, fire goddess let’s see if I can make more than sparks.” Rising panic
choked me, with it came rage. And with rage, came fire.
Keahi felt it. He laughed as I strained against him. As together we both burst
into flame...
With
Nafanua and the Covenant Sisterhood dead, Leila and Daniel are finally able to
love without fear of retribution. Or are they? As a malicious telesa plots her
revenge, a mysterious stranger arrives on the island. Fuelled by hate and
running from a fiery past, he looks to Leila for answers and she must fight to
contain the fury of fanua-afi while trying to protect all those she loves. It
seems that this is a battle she must wage alone, for Daniel’s ocean birthright
cannot be denied and he refuses to walk beside her. Are Leila and Daniel
destined to be forever divided by the elements? When it comes to Water and
Fire, daughter of earth and son of the ocean – who will endure? When water
burns?
Book
signing will be held at Otara Flea Market (Shop Samoa
Stall - outside the recreation centre) on Saturday June 30 2012 from 10am-12pm. There will be live
entertainment provided by the Keila Records crew, DJ Meex, Te Ariki Vaine dance
group, Tatau dance group, Miss Samoa NZ and our MC Yolande Ah Chong. Fans will
have the opportunity to also meet the Telesa cover models, Ezra Taylor and
Faith Wulf who will be assisting with the book event.
Buy
a copy of When Water Burns & Telesa: The Covenant Keeper at a special price
of $30.00 each
or both for $49.00 at the book signing only.
FREE
shipping NZ Wide.
Contact:
Rasmus
Pereira
+64275161125
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