Kauai Writer's Retreat

A Mystery in the Making

Kauai Writer's Retreat

Emerald Napali Coast cliffs of Kauai plunging into the turquoise Pacific at golden hour

Nine days on Kauai — south shore to north shore, jungle to sea cliffs — chasing the trade winds, the rain, and the secrets that hide in paradise as I draft my next thriller. Dispatches and videos from the island, and a guestbook where you can leave your mark.

The Story Shape of the Trip

Lihuearrival
Poipusettling in
Waimea Canyonwonder
Mahaulepumystery
Hanaleideepening
Napali Coastrevelation
Homereturn & reflection

About the Author

Who's Writing

I write atmospheric mysteries set where the land keeps its secrets. This November I'm trading rain-dark coastlines for Kauai's red canyons and green cliffs, letting an island that swallows footprints in a single afternoon shape a new thriller — and sharing the journey with the readers who make the work worthwhile.

From the Road

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Reader's Guestbook

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Share a thought, a memory of the coast, or a word of encouragement for the book taking shape on this trip.

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