1. Wai-nani: A Voice from Old Hawaii Lisa Smith 50:02

On this episode of Big Blend Radio travel writer and author Linda Ballou discusses her novel “Wai-nani – A Voice from Old Hawaii.” Through Wai-nani’s eyes, experience the Hawaiian society as it existed when Captain James 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. More:https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/wai-nani-a-voice-from-old-hawaii/

Featured music is “Hi’ilawe” by Makana. http://makanamusic.com/

Based in Southern California, Linda Ballou is a Southern California-based travel writer, and author. You will find a host of travel articles on her site www.LostAngelAdventures.com. For more about her novels and travel books go to www.LindaBallouAuthor.com.


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Top Senior Adventures Blog Linda's mission is to experience as many beautiful places on our planet as she can before they are no more. Travel tales relating her experiences while kayaking, horseback riding, sailing, birding and hiking about the globe have appeared in numerous national magazines. She had great fun collecting travel stories, and profiles of people she met in “naturally high places” for her book, Lost Angel Walkabout-One Traveler’s Tales. Her latest book Lost Angel Unleashed is the third book in her Lost Angel Trilogy

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For more about Linda’s novels and media offerings go to. www.LindaBallouAuthor.com