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Watermark Publishing Watermark is committed to sharing the unique culture of the Islands with the world through our award-winning books.

We are proud to have been a part of the Hawai‘i book publishing community for 25 years. We have examined the lives of President Barack Obama, U.S. Senators Spark Matsunaga and Dan Akaka, legendary entertainer Don Ho and Governor Ben Cayetano. We have shared secrets from the kitchens of Chef Alan Wong, Chef Chai Chaowasaree, Chef Elmer Guzman, Kapi‘olani Community College and the Hawai‘i Farm Burea

u Federation. We have delved into the rich and complex histories of Kamehameha Schools and Kalaupapa; explored the old Honolulu Stadium and the small plantation towns of Maui and the Hamakua Coast; and reinvented the myths of old Hawai‘i. We listen with delight to children reading aloud stories of a poetry-loving mouse, a clever mosquito and bullying gecko, and the courageous waterman Eddie Aikau. We invite you to pick up one of our books and help us celebrate the Aloha State — its people and places, its past and future, its unique, mixed-plate culture.

Now serving time in federal prison, Louis Kealoha speaks publicly for the first time to journalist Mary Zanakis about hi...
09/28/2023

Now serving time in federal prison, Louis Kealoha speaks publicly for the first time to journalist Mary Zanakis about his once-promising career and his fall from grace through the biggest public corruption case in Hawai‘i history. Join us this Saturday, Sept. 30 at Barnes & Noble Ala Moana starting at 2 p.m. for the book signing of Watermark Publishing’s newest title “Louis Looks Back: The Rise and Fall of Honolulu’s Top Cop.”

Like so many, our hearts are broken by the devastation on Maui. In 2019 we published Exploring Historic Maui by George E...
09/01/2023

Like so many, our hearts are broken by the devastation on Maui. In 2019 we published Exploring Historic Maui by George Engebretson, Jill Engledow and Summer Kupau, a hardcover book offering a unique historical tour of the island. With its rare archival photos and locator maps, the book is a one-of-a-kind retrospective on Maui’s vibrant small towns, with a special focus on Lahaina’s family businesses and historic sites. Watermark Publishing is donating proceeds from book sales to the Hawaii Community Foundation’s Maui Strong Fund. Visit our website to purchase your copy and help support Maui’s relief and rebuilding efforts.

https://bookshawaii.net/products/exploring-historic-maui

Ten years later, the ramifications of the Kealoha mailbox trial are still reverberating. Can't remember all the crazy de...
06/21/2023

Ten years later, the ramifications of the Kealoha mailbox trial are still reverberating. Can't remember all the crazy details? Former public defender Alexander Silvert's revealing and insightful "The Mailbox Conspiracy" will have you exclaiming all over again: This can't be real.(?!?!) See what Silvert thinks of where the case has left us today in his Honolulu Civil Beat op-ed piece.

Real reform has been stymied by politicians who continue to believe that Hawaii corruption is just a few bad apples.

Mahalo to the Honolulu Star-Advertiser team for picking "Voices of Hawaii - Vol. 2" and "Wordsworth the Haiku Teacher" t...
06/06/2023

Mahalo to the Honolulu Star-Advertiser team for picking "Voices of Hawaii - Vol. 2" and "Wordsworth the Haiku Teacher" to include on this weekend's Summer Reading list!

There's nothing like cozying up in bed with a good book! We're excited to partner up with Tea Chest Hawaii for this Moe ...
03/03/2023

There's nothing like cozying up in bed with a good book! We're excited to partner up with Tea Chest Hawaii for this Moe Moe Better Sleep Giveaway! You could win three of our reader favorites, plus a bunch of other awesome prizes!

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Bonus Entry: Comment on the IG and share what keeps you up at night.

*** Complete ALL STEPS to be entered to win. ***

This US-based giveaway ends March 19th at 11:59 HST. The winner will be contacted via the Instagram account only. No purchase necessary. This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, or administered by or associated with Instagram or Facebook.

One (1) winner will receive:

Tea Chest Hawaii - Hawaiian Natural Tea For a Year (value $200)

● MAHINA | For Sleep - nine (9) 20 count boxes

● NANEA | For Anxiety - nine (9) 20 count boxes

● One (1) Aloha in a Cup Tea-Shirt

● One (1) Hawaiian Natural Tea Stainless Steel Thermal Tumble

Noho Home - 'Upena Huli Luxury Sheet Set (value $170 - $270)

● One (1) 'Upena Huli Luxury Sheet Set includes pillowcase, fitted sheet and flat sheet in winner's choice of size.

Watermark Publishing - Book Bundle (value $60)

● One (1) Voices of Hawaii by author Jane Marshall Goodsill

● One (1) Voices of Hawaii - Vol 2 by author Jane Marshall Goodsill

● One (1) Fascinating Facts About Hawaii by author Jim Loomis

dōTERRA Essential Oils provided by Lauren Goo (value $80)

● One (1) Pebble Diffuser

● One (1) 15ml bottle of Serenity Essential Oil

Kimié Miner and Haku Collective (value $40)

● One (1) Na Hoku Hanaohano winning Hawaiian Lullaby album

● One (1) You Are My Sunshine swaddle with English and Hawaiian lyrics

A few photos from Ali Silvert's "The Mailbox Conspiracy" book signing at Talk Story Bookstore this past weekend. Mahalo ...
02/15/2023

A few photos from Ali Silvert's "The Mailbox Conspiracy" book signing at Talk Story Bookstore this past weekend. Mahalo to store owner, Ed Justus (pictured with Ali), for hosting!

A great interview with Alexander Silvert ("The Mailbox Conspiracy") by The Garden Island Newspaper!
02/15/2023

A great interview with Alexander Silvert ("The Mailbox Conspiracy") by The Garden Island Newspaper!

KALAHEO — Nearly a decade ago, federal Public Defender Alexander Silvert was assigned to represent a man accused of stealing a mailbox, setting into motion an investigation that blew the lid off what would become known as “the greatest corruption case in Hawai‘i history.”

Author Alexander Silvert will be on Kauai at the Talk Story Bookstore to -- what else? -- talk story about the infamous ...
02/03/2023

Author Alexander Silvert will be on Kauai at the Talk Story Bookstore to -- what else? -- talk story about the infamous Kealoha Mailbox Trial and sign copies of his book, THE MAILBOX CONSPIRACY.

Join author Jane Marshall Goodsill at author events this Saturday (1/21) at Barnes & Noble, next Saturday (1/28) at Na M...
01/20/2023

Join author Jane Marshall Goodsill at author events this Saturday (1/21) at Barnes & Noble, next Saturday (1/28) at Na Mea Hawaii and the following Saturday (2/4) at BookEnds. Barnes & Noble event to benefit the Liljestrand House Foundation, and special guests in attendance at Na Mea Hawaii!

Meet author Alexander Silvert (THE MAILBOX CONSPIRACY) at the Kailua Town Farmers' Market this Sunday, October 2, from 8...
09/30/2022

Meet author Alexander Silvert (THE MAILBOX CONSPIRACY) at the Kailua Town Farmers' Market this Sunday, October 2, from 8am to noon!

Legacy Isle Publishing author Joyce Iwash*ta and student illustrator Kelson Gallano featured on Hawaiʻi Public Radio to ...
09/15/2022

Legacy Isle Publishing author Joyce Iwash*ta and student illustrator Kelson Gallano featured on Hawaiʻi Public Radio to talk about their book, WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS NOW: A Guide for Helping Kids Make Good Choices.

A book written by an educator and illustrated by a Kaʻū High School student explores the power of choice and helps guide kids to make good choices. HPR’s Jason Ubay has more.

Author Frances H. Kakugawa talked with Hawaiʻi Public Radio about her dream of having Wordsworth the Poet turned into a ...
09/08/2022

Author Frances H. Kakugawa talked with Hawaiʻi Public Radio about her dream of having Wordsworth the Poet turned into a musical.

The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo is producing a "Wordsworth the Poet" musical. It will debut in November. HPR's Jayna Omaye spoke with author Frances Kakugawa.

Author Frances H. Kakugawa's Wordsworth the Poet was featured in a read-aloud session with First Lady of Hawaii Dawn Ama...
08/04/2022

Author Frances H. Kakugawa's Wordsworth the Poet was featured in a read-aloud session with First Lady of Hawaii Dawn Amano-Ige. Enjoy Wordsworth's first adventure as Mrs. Ige reads from this captivating and creative children's book!

Congratulations to author John Madinger for his Honorable Mention win from the Public Safety Writers Association (Publis...
07/27/2022

Congratulations to author John Madinger for his Honorable Mention win from the Public Safety Writers Association (Published Fiction category) for PIPE DREAMS! This captivating novel from retired Treasury investigator Madinger takes readers back to Prohibition-era Hawaii for a new look at the infamous Massie case.

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Authors David Louie and Alexander Silvert enjoyed their joint book signing this Father's Day weekend! Didn't get a chance to stop by? Barnes & Noble Ala Moana still has autographed copies of FROM THE DESK OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL and THE MAILBOX CONSPIRACY. Get yours today!

Flashback to the launch of Coach Tomey's RISE OF THE RAINBOW WARRIORS! Coach celebrated with his friends at SKY Waikiki last month to kick off his book tour. Come down this Saturday to Town Center of Mililani (11am - 1pm) or Aloha Stadium for the UH Football vs. Fresno State game (4:30pm - 6pm at the C-Gear Shop, North Plaza) to meet Coach Tomey yourself and get an autographed copy of his new book!

The Blue Tomato by Alan Wong - BOOK TRAILER
The Blue Tomato by Alan Wong - BOOK TRAILER

With his East-West blend of ethnic cooking styles and fresh Island ingredients, Alan Wong is a tireless ambassador for Hawai‘i Regional Cuisine and a leader in America’s farm-to-table movement. Now this James Beard Award winner celebrates the art of the possible in "The Blue Tomato: The Inspirations Behind the Cuisine of Alan Wong"—a bold, beautiful look at what’s next in contemporary Island cuisine. More than just a cookbook, "The Blue Tomato" is a testament to Alan Wong’s conviction that anything is possible in today’s culinary arena—with the right mix of creativity, persistence and innovative thinking. Featuring more than 200 recipes in 70 elegant dishes, from Sunomono Salad to Crab "Tofu" to Wagyu-Wrapped ‘Ahi, this 284-page hardcover book shares the stories behind the recipes, revealing the fun and philosophy of creative cooking. The Blue Tomato on Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheBlueTomato Official website: www.thebluetomato.net

Eddie Wen' Go: The Story of the Upside-Down Canoe BOOK TRAILER
Eddie Wen' Go: The Story of the Upside-Down Canoe BOOK TRAILER

"Eddie Wen' Go: The Story of the Upside-Down Canoe" by Marion Lyman-Mersereau, illustrated by Melissa DeSica. An imaginative re-telling of what transpired on the fateful voyage of Hokule'a when Eddie Aikau was lost at sea. The book's companion read-along CD includes a colorful cast of sea creatures voiced by: Marion Lyman-Mersereau, Hattie Phillips, Paris Priore-Kim, Lauren Medeiros, Danny Lyman, Steve Wagenseller, Traci Young and Kimo Lyman. Music composed and performed by Danny Carvalho.

Clear Englebert/Feng Shui for Hawaii; Accessories & Offices Pt. 2
Clear Englebert/Feng Shui for Hawaii; Accessories & Offices Pt. 2

Feng shui consultant and "Feng Shui for Hawaii" author Clear Englebert gives feng shui tips for selecting home accessories and office furnishings. (THIS IS PART 2 of 2.) An excerpt from his March 26, 2010, "walk & talk" seminar at HomeWorld Honolulu.

Clear Englebert/Feng Shui for Hawaii; Accessories & Offices Pt. 1
Clear Englebert/Feng Shui for Hawaii; Accessories & Offices Pt. 1

Feng shui consultant and "Feng Shui for Hawaii" author Clear Englebert gives feng shui tips for selecting home accessories and office furnishings. (THIS IS PART 1 of 2.) An excerpt from his March 26, 2010, "walk & talk" seminar at HomeWorld Honolulu.

Clear Englebert/Feng Shui for Hawaii; Tables & Chairs
Clear Englebert/Feng Shui for Hawaii; Tables & Chairs

Feng shui consultant and "Feng Shui for Hawaii" author Clear Englebert gives tips on selecting "feng shui-friendly" tables and chairs and how to correct potential feng shui problems. An excerpt from his March 26, 2010, "walk & talk" seminar at HomeWorld Honolulu.

Clear Englebert/Feng Shui for Hawaii; Bedroom Furniture Feng Shui
Clear Englebert/Feng Shui for Hawaii; Bedroom Furniture Feng Shui

Feng shui consultant and "Feng Shui for Hawaii" author Clear Englebert gives tips on selecting "feng shui-friendly" bedroom furniture and how to correct potential feng shui problems. An excerpt from his March 26, 2010, "walk & talk" seminar at HomeWorld Honolulu.

Clear Englebert - Feng Shui for Hawaii; feng shui for the bedroom
Clear Englebert - Feng Shui for Hawaii; feng shui for the bedroom

Feng shui consultant and "Feng Shui for Hawaii" author Clear Englebert walks through an example of a "feng shui friendly" bedroom setup.

Clear Englebert - Feng Shui for Hawaii; form school & chi energy
Clear Englebert - Feng Shui for Hawaii; form school & chi energy

Feng shui consultant and "Feng Shui for Hawaii" author Clear Englebert explains the difference between form school and compass school and the basics of chi (energy) flow.

Chef Chai - Garlic & Pepper Prawns Demo
Chef Chai - Garlic & Pepper Prawns Demo

Chef Chai Chaowasaree demonstrates his Spicy Garlic & Pepper Prawns recipe from "The Island Bistro Cookbook." Demonstration at Macy's Ala Moana. "The Island Bistro Cookbook" is available in bookstores, at online retailers, or direct from the publisher at www.bookshawaii.net or 866-900-BOOK (toll-free). Use coupon code FACEBK at www.bookshawaii.net and receive 25% off your entire purchase.

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