HWG-Hawaii Writers Guild

09/01/2026

Hmmm, interesting:
Look through the words scattered around this page. Every one of them is among the most commonly used words in the English language.

They come from a 2023 list of about 2,800 words, shown to cover over 90% of general English use, intended for people learning the language.

Differences between “essential vocabulary” lists, 1953 vs. 2023

08/02/2026

Any poetry lovers out there?

07/28/2026

It's that time of the month again (1st Tuesday) Join us next week for 4 fabulous local authors talking about their books.

07/14/2026

How does one go from Pilgrim to Author?
Join Kevin Donahue as he interviews HWG member Angela Leslee.
She is the second speaker, starting at around 11:30, for those of you that would like to hear a little more about her creative process creating the Camino Curious series.
www.angelaleslee.com
https://www.sacredstepspodcast.com/

Walking virtually alongside pilgrims and authors, the Sacred Steps Podcast explores the world's most revered footpaths, connecting a community of pilgrims from acro…

07/08/2026

A dear friend and HWG member, Lucy Lee Jones, presenting her latest book: Risky, to a full house last night at Kona Stories.

07/08/2026

Good job Linda! HWG member

07/07/2026

Tomorrow, Tuesday, July 6, 6pm at Keauhou Shopping Plaza, Kona Stories.

07/01/2026

NEW BOOK ALERT: The Pilgrim's Table debuts today for anyone that follows the Camino or seeks connection in a more disconnected world.

Written by Kevin Donahue, the novel explores the journeys of five pilgrims and the challenges we carry, the questions we haven’t answered, and the strangers who sometimes see us best. The Pilgrim’s Table is Book One in the new Camino Chronicles series.

Order the book or download book club resources at www.ThePilgrimsTable.com

06/28/2026

Let's turn out and support Lucy, a long-time member and supporter of Hawaii Writers Guild. She will be reading from her latest publication, a memoir near and dear to her heart, of the years she spent on a live-a-board yacht with her youngest son. I have read it, and it's exciting, vulnerable, and occasionally nail-biting.
Tuesday, July 7th at 6pm (pupus and wine as a bonus)
Kona Stories in Keauhou shopping plaza.

06/10/2026

Congratulations Darlene Javar on the publication of your new book: Dust and Diesel.
Offering a pre-order price for the early birds.
https://finishinglinepress.com/product/dust-and-diesel-poetry-of-perseverance-in-rural-hawai%ca%bbi-by-darlene-m-javar/