My publisher just sent a HUGE ORDER to Kohala Books so the book should be available this week or early next. Another COOL bookstore to place an order is BORDERS HILO and they should have PUNAHOU BLUES on their shelves soon too--go to Makaala Street and tell Kris I sent you. If schools on the Big Island want a copy for their library, have the head librarian contact my publisher at lemonsharkpress@yahoo.com and he may send a complimentary copy!
Bobby Wright, Jr., my cousin, used to manage the Volcano House back in the 70s. One night he fell over that low lava retaining wall surrounding the restauarant and ended up 500 feet down in the crater. LifeFlight rescued him and, after spending 2 years in rehab, he was able to walk again and that's when he opened the Civic Restaurant in Honolulu. More later! :-)
Posted by Kirby at June 30, 2005 08:15 AM