Beyond the Reef: Stories of Maui in the World

by Wayne Moniz, Joseph Aspell (Illustrator)

In his first book, "Under Maui Skies and Other Stories", Wayne Moniz wrote seven tales of his Maui home. In this new book, "Beyond the Stories of Maui in the World", the prize-winning author introduces eight new narratives. Like all his previous works, the Maui native has based these stories on the people, events, and issues of Hawai`i, with the aim of preserving its rich past. This time some mo`olelo occur beyond the Valley Isle. The new settings – the Big Island, O`ahu, California, and even Europe – are all, nevertheless, anchored in the writer’s birthplace. As in his former anthology – 2010 Readers’ Choice Book of the year by the Hawai`i Book Publishers Association – each yarn is of a different ghost story, comedy, crime, a Western, and this time, includes several new a tragedy, an inspirational story, a coming-of-age tale, and a sports reminiscence. Here’s what critics said about his last book, "Under Maui Skies and Other Stories": “The Storyteller, writer Wayne Moniz, brings Maui’s past to life.” Maui Time "Under Maui Skies is one of the most engaging works of fiction to come out of Hawai`in a long time.” The San Francisco Chronicle Here’s what they’re already saying about "Beyond the Stories of Maui in the World": “Let 'Beyond the Reef' carry you away into a treasure of stories from the talented pen of Wayne Moniz.” Kumu Keli`i Tau`a, PhD “What the world needs now is love... here are some stories of how to live aloha.” Alaka`i Paleka, The Morning goddess, KPOA Radio “Dip your feet into Wayne’s warm world of cultural tidal pools and sweet aloha. You’ll want to stay awhile.” Keola Beamer, singer, author, composer, slack key master Born and raised on Maui, Wayne Moniz has taught writing on all levels, the “Dean of Maui Playwrights”, by the Maui News. In 2005, he received the Cades Award for Literature, Hawaii’s most prestigious writing prize for his body of work that includes thirteen plays, numerous short stories, screenplays, poetry, and lyrics.

192 pages, Paperback

First published January 10, 2012

About the author

Wayne Moniz, the "Dean of Maui Playwrights," writes "to preserve the memory of a time that is slipping away and to encourage action to protect Hawaiis unique land and culture." In 2005, he received the Cades Award for Literature, Hawaii's most prestigious writing prize. Click on the globe icon to learn more about Wayne Moniz and his newest book, Under Maui Skies and Other Stories."