Michael
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Alan Brennert:
The way you captured Hawaii-based characters was so real. Did you spend much time on O'ahu and Moloka'i? Do you have family connections to any of the residents of Kalaupapa? Will we see any other Hawaii-based books in the near future?
Alan Brennert
No family connection, but I fell in love with Hawai'i on my first visit in 1980 and developed a passionate interest in its history, its people, its culture and mythology. I've spent considerable time on O'ahu doing research at the State Archives, the Public Library, the Bishop Museum, et al, and have also made several trips to Moloka'i, a lovely island that's unique even for Hawai'i. And yes, I do have another novel I'm researching that will be set (at least partially) in the islands. Thanks for the question.
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Rebecca
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Alan Brennert:
More of a comment than a question: Moloka'i is my all-time favorite book and I have read, and listened to it, more than once. I lived on the island of Kauai for several years before returning to the mainland. Have you considered writing a novel about the people and history and myths related to Kauai?
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