Authors

Dr Sadat Muaiava lectures in the School of Languages and Cultures at Victoria University of Wellington. He was born in Samoa and is from the villages of Safaatoa (Tuimuaiava), Faleaseela (Leatuavao), Falelatai (Lupematasila), Lufilufi (Faamatuainu), Saleaula (Toiaivao, Alofipo) and Asau (Masoe, Vaisigano). He holds the titles Leausalilo (Faleaseela), Lupematasila (Falelatai), Fata (Afega), and Auafa (Lotofaga, Aleipata). His research focus is the interdisciplinary domains of the Samoan (and Pacific) language and culture in the homeland, the Pacific, and in diasporic contexts. He has contributed widely and publicly in forums that discuss Samoan language, oratory, tattooing and history. He lives in Wellington with his wife, Shana Muaiava, and their four children.

Eileen Mueller is a multi-award-winning author of heart-pounding fantasy novels that will keep you turning the page. Dive into her worlds, full of magic, love, adventure and dragons! Eileen lives in New Zealand, in a cave, with four dragonets and a shape shifter, writing for young adults, children and everyone who loves adventure. Visit her website at www.EileenMuellerAuthor.com

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William Digory Muirhead is a born-and-bred Manawatu lad, whose interests include sitting down and counting in his head how many Robert Altman films he currently owns on Blu-ray. (Yes, he is one of those people who

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Ali K. Mulford (also known by their bestselling fantasy pen name A.K. Mulford) is a rom-com author and former wildlife biologist who swapped rehabilitating monkeys for writing novels. A US and NZ citizen, Mulford now lives in Australia rearing two human primates, writing lovable characters, and making ridiculous TikToks. Source www.akmulford.com

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Nafanuatele Lafitaga Mafaufau draws from her 20 plus years of secondary school teaching experience of Samoan language. She has undertaken a range of roles specifically for Samoan as an NCEA subject. These range from National Moderator, Examiner, Exam marker, Professional development facilitator as well as delivering cultural competency workshops, translator and resource developer. Her knowledge of language and culture also landed her a debut acting role as the mother in the movie, "Hibiscus and Ruthless." Michel Mulipola is an award winning Sāmoan comic book artist who has illustrated works for the WWE, Marvel Comics, 2K Games Australia & New Zealand, NZ School Journals, and more. As well as an illustrator, Michel is also a professional wrestler and former NZ Heavyweight and Tag Team Champion. He is a huge advocate for reading proudly representing Duffy Books in Homes as a Role Model and a member of the Read NZ Writers in Schools programme.