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MEDIA  KIT - GENERAL INFORMATION - RADIO INTERVIEWS AND INTERVIEWS






Linda is available for interviews and speaking events.

Contact Linda by email

Linda Ballou has been interviewed by radio, television, and print media around the world regarding her enchanting work of art: 
Wai-nani:  High Chiefess of Hawai'i - Her Epic Journey.

Book her for an appearance or interview and find out about one of the most interesting books of historical fiction ever written on the lore and legends of Hawai'i.

Downloadable images and links for her press release, interviews, and facts surrounding this charming book follow:


Nancy Sharp Interview
Roseanne Dowell Interview
Book Review-Paul Wagner
Book Review Book Club Classics
Numerous reviews and blog posts of readers of  Wai-nani, High Chiefess of Hawaii

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What dolphin lovers are saying about Wai-nani pdf
Order information for book sellers - PDF download
Media kit with synopsis, bio, endorsements and order information-
PDF download
First Chapter of book - PDF download
Five Topics Linda may elaborate on in speaking engagements - PDF download
Press Release for book release May 2008- PDF download
Interview with Long Story Short
List of Linda Ballou's Writing Credits - PDF download
Find out what the islanders are saying about Wai-nani - PDF
What women are saying about Wai-nani - PDF
If you'd like a copy of the book and a complete press kit,
contact Linda.

Linda signing at L.A. Book Fest 2009
Linda reading an excerpt from Wai-nani at Barnes and Noble Encino, CA.
Linda selected as Feature Member of California Writer's Club Sharing her piece. "How to Have a Nervous Breakdown Without Anyone Noticing" which was published in Long Story Short in Oct. 2008.




October 6, Linda Ballou discusses Wai-nani with host Lillian Cauldwell of Passionalt Internet Voices Radio

Linda and Wai-nani at the Ventura Book
Festival Summer 2008

October 6, Linda Ballou discusses Divine Dolphins and Whales with host Anna Maria Prezio

Linda hosted by Woodbridge Estates during the Christmas Season 2008.
Travel writer, Linda Ballou, talks about her ultimate destination piece
Wai-nani, High Chiefess of Hawai'i-Her Epic Journey - Above.
Wai-nani Finalist in 2008 Literary Awards Finalists
Linda shared the Secret Side of Paradise with guests at Distant Lands -The Best Travel Book Store in Los Angeles area.
Linda share Wai-nani at the Author Co-op booth on a glorious Southern California Spring day at the L.A. Times Book Fest 2009

Great Review of  Wai-nani, High Chiefess of Hawai'i by Leslie Forbes Owens of the Sherman Oaks*Studio City News, Headquarted in Studio City, California ---The entertainment captial of the world! Click here.
Speaking Appearances and Radio Interviews
(May 2008- May 2009)

(1) Barnes and Noble, Encino- Reading of an excerpt of Wai-nani, with discussion and Q & A

(2) A dramatic reading at Spark Theater in Venice California of my personal essay, "In the Name of Fawn with Great Aloha."

(3) Guest speaker at luncheon for Nahulaowahine, Hula Group led by Judy Kaleinani Higa, Covenant Pres. Church, Culver City, California- Subject: “How Traditional Hawaiian Values are being applied in today’s world”.

(4) Distant Lands Travel Store, Pasadena California.- Speaking Engagement -  “How to Make Travel Writing Work for You.”

(5) Best Selling Author Television Interview with Ray Ybarra regarding Wai-nani and what brought me to this story. Video on YouTube and Veogh

(6) California Writer’s Club, San Fernando Valley Branch - Reading “How to Have a Nervous Breakdown without Anyone Noticing.”

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RADIO INTERVIEWS

LISTEN TO RADIO INTERVIEW on Media Room page

Heal Yourself Talk Radio NOW on WBNW 1120 AM Boston Radio - Host: Rebbekah Lynn White -The heroine in Linda's novel, Wai-nani, High Chiefess of Hawaii is brave, strong, athletic,  independent, sensual, clever and kind embodies the attributes of the modern woman. She rose to become the most powerful woman in old Hawaii.

Passionate Internet Radio - Host: Lillian Caldwell - "Hawaiian mythology and pantheon of gods".

Renee’s Book Talk Blog Talk Radio - Host: Yolanda Renee - "What brought me to Wai-nani and the history of the Islands".

Passionate Internet Radio-Spiritual Animals segment - Host: Anna Maria Prezio - "Dolphin behavior and how they are viewed as spiritual beings".

Interview with Rebbekah White about Wai-nani as a model of female empowerment

Writers in the Sky-Yvonne Perry - Host: Barbara Milbourn - "What brought me to Wai-nani and the Writer’s journey."

Webmistress Radio - Host: Newoka Rochelle
"Travel articles and photo essays from LindaBallouAuthor.com

Listen to Linda read an exciting excerpt from Wai-nani on Lillian Brummert's Author Reads Radio show
Linda Ballou
Adventure travel writer and Author of
Wai-nani-High Chiefess of Hawai`i
North American Travel Journalist Association www.LindaBallouAuthor.com
P.O. Box 6061-233 Sherman Oaks, CA 91413
Publicity photos for your use.
Listen to a great interview with Yvonne Perry
Adventure Travel Writer Linda Ballou shares the Secret of Youth and what she learned on her Healing Hawaiian Holiday on the Big Island on Conversations with Renée
Note: Please forgive 1-minute slow-mo opening-only
Linda's message about “How to Make Travel Writing Work for You “was well-received at Distant Lands—The best travel store in Los Angeles .

If you missed Her talk go to her home page, and click on Sign Up For Free Report (right top) for the free download with a roadmap of what you need to do if you are serious about becoming a travel writer.