Celebrate National Book Month and National Arts & Humanities Month with this episode of Big Blend Radio’s “Lost Angel Travel Adventures” podcast featuring author and travel writer Linda Ballou.

In this conversation, Linda discusses the similarities and contrasts between her novel “Wai-Nani: A Voice from Old Hawai‘i” and the Apple TV series “Chief of War” created by Jason Momoa. She explores Hawaiian history, the significance of oral traditions, and the portrayal of key historical figures like Kamehameha. Linda also shares insights on Isabella Bird’s travels in Hawai'i and reflects on the importance of preserving Hawaiian language and cultural heritage. The episode includes a short reading from “Wai-Nani.”

📚 Keep up with Linda and her writing: 🔗 https://www.LindaBallouAuthor.com 🔗 https://www.LostAngelAdventures.com

🌺 Linda’s Q&A on Wai-Nani: https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=wI4BONZhbjY&list=PLUfBG36FykHmTACmY8E5PpTBW0XDP5Po2

🎧 New episodes air every 3rd Wednesday at Noon PST 🎙️ Subscribe to Big Blend Radio: https://lost-angel-travel-adventures.podbean.com

🎤 Also featured on Big Blend Radio’s “Toast to The Arts,” "Way Back When," and “Big Daily Blend” Podcast Channels. Explore the full network: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork

In this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Lost Angel Travel Adventures" podcast, travel writer and author Linda Ballou reads an excerpt from her story “Jack London and Me”, featured in her book Lost Angel Unleashed and in the 2024 San Francisco Writers Conference Anthology, "How We Change."

This reading first aired on Big Blend Radio’s special “Feast of Words” Anthology Show, celebrating writers and the transformative power of storytelling. Linda’s piece reflects on Jack London’s adventurous spirit, his influence on her own journey, and the timeless connection between literature and travel.

📝 Learn More & Read: 🔗 Lost Angel Unleashed Book: http://www.lindaballouauthor.com/LostAngelUnleashed.html

🔗 How We Change Anthology: https://www.amazon.com/How-Change-Foundation-Conference-Anthologies/dp/1647150116/

🔗 Linda’s full episode covering Jack London: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/linda-ballou-jack-london-and-me/

🌍 Follow Linda’s travel adventures & books: 🔗 https://lostangeladventures.com 🔗 http://www.lindaballouauthor.com/

🎧 New episodes air every 3rd Wednesday at Noon PST 🎙️ Subscribe to Big Blend Radio: https://lost-angel-travel-adventures.podbean.com

🎤 Also featured on Big Blend Radio's "A Toast to The Arts" Podcast Channel. Explore the full network: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork

Celebrate American Adventures Month on this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Lost Angel Travel Adventures" podcast with travel writer and author Linda Ballou, who shares her coastal California adventures visiting both new and familiar destinations featured in her book, "Lost Angel in Paradise."

From Malibu’s resilience and Santa Barbara’s cultural charm to Morro Bay’s birding hotspots, Cambria’s elephant seals, and the rugged trails of Big Sur, this episode highlights the beauty, recovery, and hidden gems of California’s breathtaking coastline. Linda also emphasizes the importance of preserving nature while enjoying outdoor adventures like hiking, birdwatching, and exploring scenic byways.

📝 Read Linda’s Articles: 🔗 Untamed Beauty of Big Sur: https://nabbw.com/expert-columns/travel/linda-ballou-samples-the-untamed-beauty-of-big-sur-along-the-pacific-coast-highway-from-point-lobos-to-pacific-grove/ 🔗 Bird’s Eye View of Morro Bay: https://travelscope.net/birds-eye-view-of-morro-bay-on-the-central-coast-of-california/ 🔗 Whale Trail Stops on Hwy 1: https://nabbw.com/expert-columns/travel/whale-trail-stops-on-the-hwy-1-discovery-route/ 🔗 Lollygagging at the Olallieberry Inn: https://nabbw.com/expert-columns/travel/lollygagging-at-the-olallieberry-inn/

🌍 Follow Linda’s travel adventures & books: 🔗 https://lostangeladventures.com 🔗 http://www.lindaballouauthor.com/

🎧 New episodes air every 3rd Wednesday at Noon PST 🎙️ Subscribe to Big Blend Radio: https://lost-angel-travel-adventures.podbean.com

🎤 Also featured on Big Blend Radio's "Vacation Station", "Big Daily Blend", "Road Trip Radio," and "Parks & Travel" Podcast Channels. Explore the full network: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork

Join host Linda Ballou (award-winning travel writer and author) and Tori Eldridge (award-winning author of "Kauai Storm") for a captivating discussion on Big Blend Radio's "Lost Angel Travel Adventures" podcast. In this insightful episode, Linda and Tori delve into the rich themes of Eldridge's latest novel, "Kauai Storm," which centers on a protagonist returning to a tumultuous family reunion on Kauai.

They explore the complexities of multi-generational family dynamics and the contemporary issues faced by Native Hawaiians, including historical land ownership. Discover how "Kauai Storm" seamlessly integrates the Hawaiian language for authenticity and emphasizes the profound importance of cultural representation in literature.

The authors also highlight Ho'oponopono as a powerful method of conflict resolution and discuss the challenges and rewards of writing about one's heritage. This conversation beautifully showcases the resurgence of Hawaiian culture in modern storytelling and the universal themes of home, family, and connecting with one's roots that resonate with both local and global audiences.

Tune in for an insightful journey into Hawaiian literature and culture!

MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE - Visit Tori Eldridge's website: https://torieldridge.com/

- Connect with Linda Ballou: * Linda's Travel Adventures & Books: https://lostangeladventures.com * Linda Ballou Author Site: http://www.lindaballouauthor.com/ * New episodes of "Lost Angel Travel Adventures" air every 3rd Wednesday at Noon PST. Subscribe to Big Blend Radio: https://lost-angel-travel-adventures.podbean.com

Also featured on Big Blend Radio's "Toast to The Arts" Podcast Channel. Explore the full Big Blend Radio Network: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork

Celebrate National Rivers Month on this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Lost Angel Travel Adventures" podcast with travel writer and author Linda Ballou as she shares her refreshing and nature-filled journey through Corvallis, Oregon and the scenic Willamette Valley that's home to the mighty Willamette River.

From birding and farm-fresh cuisine to unique rural experiences and historic insights, this episode paints a vivid picture of Oregon’s natural beauty and cultural charm. We also detour to Portland to highlight Washington Park, garden strolls, and the vibrant culinary scene that reflects the state's creative spirit.

📝 Read Linda's article about her experience in Corvallis on NABBW.org: 🔗 https://nabbw.com/expert-columns/travel/linda-ballou-finds-corvallis-oregon-to-be-organically-charming-energetic-highly-walkable-and-worthy-of-your-visit/

🌍 Follow Linda’s travel adventures & books: 🔗 https://lostangeladventures.com 🔗 http://www.lindaballouauthor.com/

🎧 New episodes air every 3rd Wednesday at Noon PST 🎙️ Subscribe to Big Blend Radio: https://lost-angel-travel-adventures.podbean.com

🎤 Also featured on Big Blend Radio's "Vacation Station" and "Big Daily Blend" Podcast Channels. Explore the full network: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork

In honor of Pacific Islander Heritage Month, this Big Blend Radio episode of Lost Angel Travel Adventures with Linda Ballou explores the sacred sites of Hawai’i and the ancient legends and history that surround them.

✈️ Visit incredible Hawaiian locations like: 🌺 Pu’ukohola Heiau (Temple on the Hill of the Whale) 🌴 Waipio Valley of the Kings 🌀 Hikiau Heiau at Kealakekua Bay 🏝️ Pi’ilanihale Heiau – the largest temple in Polynesia 🌿 Limahuli Garden on Kauai ⛰️ Halawa Valley on Moloka’i 🌬️ Nu’uanu Pali on Oahu …and more!

📚 Learn about Linda’s historical novel "Wai-nani: A Voice from Old Hawai’i," inspired by the legendary wife of the warrior-chief who united the islands: 🔗 http://www.lindaballouauthor.com/Wainani.html

🌍 Follow Linda’s travel adventures & books: 🔗 https://lostangeladventures.com

🎧 New episodes air every 3rd Wednesday at Noon PST 🎙️ Subscribe to Big Blend Radio: https://lost-angel-travel-adventures.podbean.com

On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Lost Angel Travel Adventures with Linda Ballou" Podcast, Linda talks about her recent day trip to Ojai, California where she experienced art, nature and hiking trails, and some fun food and wine destinations.

You can learn more about the Ojai Studio Artist Tours here: https://www.ojaistudioartists.org/

Follow Linda Ballou's adventures at https://lostangeladventures.com/ and learn more about her books at http://www.lindaballouauthor.com/

Listen to Big Blend Radio's "Lost Angel Travel Adventures" Show every 3rd Wednesday at High Noon PST, here on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzIUCV2e7qm3Bmktgu8osUzx2VOF35dgO&feature=shared

This episode is also featured on our Big Blend Radio "Vacation Station" Travel Channel. Check out our Big Blend Radio Network of podcasts here: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork

Celebrate Women's History Month with this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Lost Angel Travel Adventures with Linda Ballou" Podcast. Linda talks about seven formidable women in history that she admires, with two being inspirations behind her books "Wai-Nani" and "Embrace of the Wild."

Hear about author Simone de Beauvoir, Ka’ahumanu who was the favorite wife of Kamehameha the Great, adventurer and author Isabella Lucy Bird, Georgie White the "Wild Cat of the Colorado River," bush pilot and equestrian Beryl Markham, artist Georgia O’Keefe, and Sacagawea, aka, Bird Woman. You can read her article about these superwomen, here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/seven-superwomen-in-history/

Linda also mentions notorious Bobo - you can hear the full interview about her, here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pjO7XudIArQ

Follow Linda Ballou's adventures at https://lostangeladventures.com/ and learn more about her books at http://www.lindaballouauthor.com/

Listen to Big Blend Radio's "Lost Angel Travel Adventures" Show every 3rd Wednesday at High Noon PST, here on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzIUCV2e7qm3Bmktgu8osUzx2VOF35dgO&feature=shared

This episode is also featured on our Big Blend Radio "Way Back When" History, "Women Making History," and "Big Daily Blend" Channels. Check out our Big Blend Radio Network of podcasts here: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork