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‘I feel like writing’

Kauai’s Bill Fernandez publishes sixth book as he continues to pen adventure/mystery stories based on Hawaiian history

broke out, that theater would be filled with soldiers each ne summer, about 12 years night. WA Ferago, Bill Fernandez decided to nandez made write a book. a small fortune, It would be about his father, WA enough to Fernandez, a struggling half-Hawaiian, send son Bill and his mother, Agnes Scharsch, a to Stanford Fernandez cannery worker who was also half-Ha- University. waiian. “He hit his pot of gold and that’s “They finally found their pot of gold because of the war,� Fernandez said. in this little town of Kapaa,� Fernandez That story became Fernandez’ said. “I wanted to write that story.� first memoir, “Rainbows Over Kapaa,�

Wife Judie recalls it pretty much the published in 2009. same way.

Turns out, he was just getting “He literally one day said, ‘I feel like started. writing a book.’ He sat down at the “I got intrigued with writing stories,� computer and away he went. This he said. stuff just spewed out of him for hours.

Since, the retired attorney, judge He spent six weeks on it and out came and mayor has quietly become one of a novel.�

Kauai’s most prolific writers. Two more That first book outlines how his memoirs, “Kauai Kids in Peace and father opened the Roxy Theater, nearly War,� and “Hawaii in War and Peace,� folwent bankrupt, and when World War II lowed. His three novels include “John BILL BULEY TGIFR!DAY

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‘Crime & Punishment in Hawaii’ “Crime & Punishment in Hawaii” is Bill Fernandez latest book. The backcover outlines it: Bootleggers seeking revenge threaten the lives of Grant Kingsley and his family. A white U.S. Navy wife accused five “colored” men of gang rape in Holululu. The military demands martial law, an end to democracy in Hawaii, and a hanging of the five locals.

Twelve-year-old Dan Kingsley and his schoolmates strive to deal with racial hatred caused by the rape claim and still remain loyal Americans. A Navy mob kills a Hawaiian defendant, increasing the racial tension.

The action accelerates to its conclusion with a dramatic trial, and battles on land and sea against the bootleggers.

Based on the rape-murder cases known as “the Massie cases” in 1931-32 Honolulu, this novel exposes the two-tiered society of favored white elite and minorities called “locals.”

The book is available at the Kauai Museum, the Kauai Store in Kapaa, The Bookstore in Hanapepe and amazon. It is $20.

Tana: An Adventure Tale of Old Hawaii,”“Cult of Ku: A Hawaiian Murder Mystery,” and his latest book, “Crime & Punishment in Hawaii.”

And he’s far from finished.

A sequel to John Tana will be released soon, and a third book will continue the tale of John Tana, whose story goes back to the mid-1800s when a sugar baron kicked him off his farmland on Maui.

The 85-year-old Fernandez lives in the Kapaa house that his mother bought with her pineapple earnings and where he grew up. He writes because he enjoys it, and because he wants to share what he experienced as a boy and a young man in Hawaii. He knows well the struggles faced

by Hawaiians, the racism, the injustices they endured, because he not only witnessed it, he lived it.

“If you want to learn about Hawaii, read

my books. Read about growing up on the island. Read about the trials and tribulations that Hawaiians went through in the earlier times,” he said. “It can explain a lot that’s happening now.”

For a man whose career has been marked by academic, professional and personal success, Fernandez is modest, humble and rarely mentions his accomplishments. He is more apt to encourage his guests to share their stories and perspectives than speak of his own. His warm smile and laugh quickly put everyone at ease.

Greeted as “Judge” by friends, Fernandez has given presentations on Hawaii’s history, served as president of the Kauai Historical Society and has been involved in community events.

His memoirs outline the stories of his childhood, his recollections of life on

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His novels, which could be described as action/adventure/romance, are fiction, but contain pieces of Hawaii’s history, the good

and the bad and the inequality of the times.

While his novels are fascinating tales of crimes, deception, forbidden relationships, and family bonds, they also have historical significance.

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“We wanted to combine great food and great drinks.”

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Individual items RumFeast start at $10, and a limited number of signature dishes from RumFire’s regular menu will abe available.

RumFeast is the official kickoff party for the third annual Kauai’s Best Bartender presented by Koloa Rum, which begins Aug. 11 and goes through Nov. 17.

“It’s fun because we get to involve local bartenders here on Kauai,” said Ryan Mora, restaurant manager at RumFire.

The dish pictured is the Seared Rare Local Ahi with pink peppercorn and kaffir lime crust, coconut sticky rice, papaya ponzu and OK Farms baby bok choy. (Middle) Aunty’s Papaya Cooler is a cocktail with Koloa White Rum, simple syrup, lime juice, fresh papaya, basil and salt rim.) Sassy’s Mai Tai (right) features Koloa Gold Rm, Koloa Coconut Rum, Cointreau, Falernum, simple syrup and lime juice.

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Also included is a fascinating history of blacksmithing and the scientific fundamentals on why the metal is worked the way it is. And for those already banging away, “The Home Blacksmith” is sure to give you some new and insightful pointers to help refine your skills to achieve certain nuances you’ve been looking to gain.

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In them, you’ll find a recap of the overthrow of Queen Liliuokalani and how Hawaii came to be under the rule of the United States, which remains a point of anger for many Hawaiians. He references the sovereignty movement and a “go-away haole” attitude that permeated part of Hawaii.

He said the Southern Jim Crow laws influenced Hawaii, particularly during the Massie case in 1931 and 1932. There was a lynch-mob mentality, which he writes of in Crime & Punishment.

“People of color here were treated no better than blacks of the south,” he said, “And they were spoken to derogatorily.”

He describes a “simmering anger” that built up as a result.

“For many, many years during my time, Hawaiians said, ‘Live and let live. Don’t make waves. Go along with it.’ Once the young Hawaiians realized they were being treated differently than others, there was a natural kickback.”

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“For many, many years during my time, Hawaiians said, ‘Live and let live. Don’t make waves. Go along with it.’ Once the young Hawaiians realized they were being treated differently than others, there was a natural kickback.”

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Fernandez did extensive research into the Massie case, which has been written about by others, been spotlighted by an opera, and could be the subject of a movie.

“If you mention it to any Hawaiian, they know the story,” said Judie Fernandez, “because it shocked everyone. It was a pretty big story. It still is.”

Fernandez is not trying to stir up trouble or lead any kind of uprising with his books.

“I’m a very loyal American, I love the United States,” he said. “But there is a reason for people to be angry.”

So others will understand Hawaii today, he wants to share what he knows about Hawaii of yesterday. Those days of old Hawaii, he worries, will be forgotten.

“I might as well do something at my ancient age,” he said, laughing.

“Besides that, I’ve got to keep my wife busy.”

Judie edits, markets and helps with cover designs of Bill’s book.

“I couldn’t do it without

her. She just loves to read the books, which I have never completely understood,” he added.

Judie says it’s a dream to be working closely with her husband.

“We have fun,” she said.

And she knows exactly why she likes to read her husband’s writing.

“His books are filled with poetry,” she said.

“When he gets into descriptions of land or spearfishing or anything of that sort which he had personal experiences in, it’s beautiful writing. He carries you away. You can see the fish and feel the water. I think it’s very poetic.”

Bill honed his writing skills the old-fashioned way. He studied, he attended seminars, retreats, traveled, got feedback, read, and wrote.

The people he knew, the things he saw, the stories passed down, and what he did, are his life. He puts that life to paper.

“The experiences you have growing up are often the basis for the writing,” he said.

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undreds, if not thousands, of people from everywhere lined the main roads and the Anne Knudsen Park to celebrate and remember the days when the sugar cane flourished on the island.

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