Lillianhowan - Lillian Howan

Lagoon of Niau

photo: Francoise Holozet-Howan

Thankful to the Hawai’i Book and Music Festival where I’ll be speaking as part of the Ms.aligned 2 panel. Sunday May 6 at 11 am to 12 noon, Makai Authors, Frank F. Fasi Civic Grounds in Honolulu. Grateful to my fellow Ms.aligned poets and writers speaking on the panel: Pat Matsueda, Emily Benton, Adele NeJame, and Angela Nishimoto!

Happy Lunar New Year to all!

Pukarua

photo: Francoise Holozet-Howan

Motu, Mo'orea

photo: Daniel Montgomery

Pair of Apsaras

China (Yuan Dynasty)

The National Museum of Asian Art

TAHITI: THE IMAGE IN THE MIND

This beautiful lyrical essay about growing up in Tahiti and losing her father is by Lillian Howan, author of ‘The Charm Buyers’. Lillian’s writings have appeared in Asian American…

Lights From A Distance An essay I wrote about my father, ancient navigation, and Tahiti. Thank you author, activist, actor, and poet Leslie Stuart Tate for your beautiful presentation of my essay. Thank you Francoise Holozet-Howan for this wondrous photo.