Released on: May 13, 2008, 2:28 am

Press Release Author: Linda Ballou

Industry: Entertainment

Press Release Summary: Wai-nani, the reader will experience the Hawai'ian society as
it existed when Captain Cook arrived at Kealakekua Bay in 1779


Press Release Body: CA, USA, May 13, 2008 -- Linda Ballou, well known for her
adverturous travel articles and breathtaking photography, will soon release her
first novel. This marks just the beginning of her career as an author of books as
she currently has another in progress.

Through the eyes of high chiefess, Wai-nani, the reader will experience the
Hawai'ian society as it existed when Captain Cook arrived at Kealakekua Bay in 1779;
ride the billowing seas with Eku, the wild dolphin she befriends; learn why she
loved the savage, conflicted ruler, Makaha; walk with her as she defies ancient laws
and harsh taboos of the Island people; share the love she received from all who knew
her and learn how she rose to become the most powerful woman in old Hawai'i.

Wai-nani: High Chiefess of Hawai'I - Her Epic Journey, an historical novel will be
released in May of 2008 through Star Publish LLC.

A love triangle of extremes has proven to be a solid base for Ballou's writing. From
her roots in Alaska she received strength, solitude, centeredness and respect for
the awful power of nature. Her short story Raindrop People and numerous adventure
articles including Raven Brings the Sun about my float down the Tatshenshini River
take place in her homeland. In Hawaii she found nurturing, a spiritual awakening,
sensuality, peace and her heroine for her historical novel, Wai-nani: High Chiefess
of Hawai'I - Her Epic Journey.

In proud California, she obtained a degree in English Literature from Northridge
University and a doctorate in urban savvy. She continues to enjoy opportunities
there for intellectual stimulation, exciting contacts and friends. It makes a great
base for exploits that she will share in her up coming travel collection Lost Angel
Walkabout. Visit her website www.LindaBallouAuthor.com to read an excerpt of
Wai-nani and/or to purchaser the book. You can view numerous travel articles and
photos published in a variety of venues over the last ten years there as well.
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Contact Information:

Linda Ballou
LindaBallouAuthor.com
CA, USA
Direct Line 818-506-0093
Fax 818-506-1726
lballou6@sbcglobal.net
http://www.LindaBallouAuthor.com

Web Site: http://www.LindaBallouAuthor.com

Contact Details: Linda Ballou
LindaBallouAuthor.com
CA, USA
Direct Line 818-506-0093
Fax 818-506-1726
lballou6@sbcglobal.net
http://www.LindaBallouAuthor.com