About the Author

Shay Kaleoʻoluhoʻiloliokawaipāhe Kauwe is a kanaka maoli (Native Hawaiian) author from the island of Oʻahu in Hawaiʻi. She grew up on the Homestead in Waimānalo but moved to Russia because she fell in love with a boy. Her and the boy now live in Honolulu with their poi dog, Iris.

Shay holds an M.Ed in Education and taught English, ESL, and Literacy for nearly a decade before moving to the corporate world. Her debut adult fantasy THE KILLING SPELL is forthcoming from Saga and Solaris Books.

Writer’s Corner

Aloha kākou! If you’re an author like me, then we both know exactly how confusing and complicated the world of writing and publishing can be. Moreover, I am a huge supporter of young writers who are trying to improve their craft which is why I decided to provide free graphic organizers and other useful links to help you start your journey!

Let’s Connect!

Shay is represented by Jon Cobb at HG Literary. All active social media accounts are linked below, but she can also be reached via email at zykovashay@gmail.com.