Kealani Netane
@kealaninetane.bsky.social
• Author of Tala Learns to Siva
• Kanaka ‘Ōiwi/Tagata Sāmoa
• IG: kealaninetane
• Pacific Islanders in Publishing Cofounder
• Literary Agent: Ellen Goff at HG Literary
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• Kanaka ‘Ōiwi/Tagata Sāmoa
• IG: kealaninetane
• Pacific Islanders in Publishing Cofounder
• Literary Agent: Ellen Goff at HG Literary
• she/her
Novels in verse are so fascinating because they say so much with so few words
November 15, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Novels in verse are so fascinating because they say so much with so few words
i’ve been feeling more adult lately. not in a fun way, but in a necessary way
November 5, 2025 at 5:52 AM
i’ve been feeling more adult lately. not in a fun way, but in a necessary way
I figured out what was wrong with my WIP. I needed to delete the first two chapters and it solved many of my pacing issues.
October 18, 2025 at 3:43 AM
I figured out what was wrong with my WIP. I needed to delete the first two chapters and it solved many of my pacing issues.
Elle Varner’s album Perfectly Imperfect is perfection
October 17, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Elle Varner’s album Perfectly Imperfect is perfection
Reposted by Kealani Netane
This is of niche industry interest, but here goes:
The digital catalog platform most independent bookstores use to peruse and order new books for their stores (called Edelweiss) has jacked up their prices on publishers to catalog new titles 200-300%.
Why does this matter?
The digital catalog platform most independent bookstores use to peruse and order new books for their stores (called Edelweiss) has jacked up their prices on publishers to catalog new titles 200-300%.
Why does this matter?
October 7, 2025 at 1:48 AM
This is of niche industry interest, but here goes:
The digital catalog platform most independent bookstores use to peruse and order new books for their stores (called Edelweiss) has jacked up their prices on publishers to catalog new titles 200-300%.
Why does this matter?
The digital catalog platform most independent bookstores use to peruse and order new books for their stores (called Edelweiss) has jacked up their prices on publishers to catalog new titles 200-300%.
Why does this matter?
Olivia dean’s pen is so good!! My current favorite lyrics:
🎶 I’m not leaving
Just feel tightly squeezed in
Love needs breathing
I’m not his
I’m not hers
I’m not yours
All or nothing
I’m more
Can we still be something in between 🎶
🎶 I’m not leaving
Just feel tightly squeezed in
Love needs breathing
I’m not his
I’m not hers
I’m not yours
All or nothing
I’m more
Can we still be something in between 🎶
October 3, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Olivia dean’s pen is so good!! My current favorite lyrics:
🎶 I’m not leaving
Just feel tightly squeezed in
Love needs breathing
I’m not his
I’m not hers
I’m not yours
All or nothing
I’m more
Can we still be something in between 🎶
🎶 I’m not leaving
Just feel tightly squeezed in
Love needs breathing
I’m not his
I’m not hers
I’m not yours
All or nothing
I’m more
Can we still be something in between 🎶
one thing about me, I love a side quest
October 2, 2025 at 6:54 PM
one thing about me, I love a side quest
Reposted by Kealani Netane
Dear writers:
Write that story. Edit mercilessly. Send that email. Ignore the haters. Stay humble, but be confident. Get paid. Read a lot. Write despite your insecurities. Support others. Accept helpful criticism. Celebrate everything. Don't panic. Never quit. You got this.
Write that story. Edit mercilessly. Send that email. Ignore the haters. Stay humble, but be confident. Get paid. Read a lot. Write despite your insecurities. Support others. Accept helpful criticism. Celebrate everything. Don't panic. Never quit. You got this.
September 30, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Dear writers:
Write that story. Edit mercilessly. Send that email. Ignore the haters. Stay humble, but be confident. Get paid. Read a lot. Write despite your insecurities. Support others. Accept helpful criticism. Celebrate everything. Don't panic. Never quit. You got this.
Write that story. Edit mercilessly. Send that email. Ignore the haters. Stay humble, but be confident. Get paid. Read a lot. Write despite your insecurities. Support others. Accept helpful criticism. Celebrate everything. Don't panic. Never quit. You got this.
I’m reading For Brown Girls with Sharp Edges and Tender Hearts and it’s so healing! I relate to so many of her experiences. This is a book I needed when I was in college. I’m glad it exists now.
September 24, 2025 at 4:59 AM
I’m reading For Brown Girls with Sharp Edges and Tender Hearts and it’s so healing! I relate to so many of her experiences. This is a book I needed when I was in college. I’m glad it exists now.
sunday naps are the best
August 25, 2025 at 4:09 AM
sunday naps are the best
I miss when ig was a picture app
August 9, 2025 at 10:41 PM
I miss when ig was a picture app
I’ve reached the level of aunty where my nieces come to me for book recommendations and it’s the best to squeal over fun book premises.
July 6, 2025 at 4:53 PM
I’ve reached the level of aunty where my nieces come to me for book recommendations and it’s the best to squeal over fun book premises.
I shared my book manuscript with someone I really look up to so I’m gonna go to sleep and pretend I didn’t just do that
July 3, 2025 at 9:07 AM
I shared my book manuscript with someone I really look up to so I’m gonna go to sleep and pretend I didn’t just do that
the side group chat about the large group chat is the best part about a group chat
July 3, 2025 at 5:57 AM
the side group chat about the large group chat is the best part about a group chat
took my kids to the park so I could finish my audiobook
June 25, 2025 at 12:32 AM
took my kids to the park so I could finish my audiobook
Grocery store math: $1 + $2 + $3 = $50
June 20, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Grocery store math: $1 + $2 + $3 = $50
Currently reading the Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois and it’s so good! The audiobook being 30 hours long almost stopped me from picking it up, but once I started, I was invested in the characters. Amazing writing!
June 14, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Currently reading the Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois and it’s so good! The audiobook being 30 hours long almost stopped me from picking it up, but once I started, I was invested in the characters. Amazing writing!
Emailing people back has been hard for me lately. I now understand why sometimes I don’t hear back from people and I empathize
June 13, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Emailing people back has been hard for me lately. I now understand why sometimes I don’t hear back from people and I empathize
Update: she read for 65 minutes yesterday. altogether, she’s read 195 minutes since the beginning of June. She’s definitely getting a squishmallow soon.
When she reaches 400 minutes, she’ll get a free book.
When she reaches 400 minutes, she’ll get a free book.
The librarians told my 7 year that she needed to read for 800 minutes to earn a squishmallow for the summer reading program and now she’s trying to read all 800 minutes today
June 13, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Update: she read for 65 minutes yesterday. altogether, she’s read 195 minutes since the beginning of June. She’s definitely getting a squishmallow soon.
When she reaches 400 minutes, she’ll get a free book.
When she reaches 400 minutes, she’ll get a free book.
The librarians told my 7 year that she needed to read for 800 minutes to earn a squishmallow for the summer reading program and now she’s trying to read all 800 minutes today
June 13, 2025 at 2:03 AM
The librarians told my 7 year that she needed to read for 800 minutes to earn a squishmallow for the summer reading program and now she’s trying to read all 800 minutes today
The soundtrack on the Netflix series forever is perfect. So many of my favorite songs and artists from the past 5ish years
June 8, 2025 at 8:37 AM
The soundtrack on the Netflix series forever is perfect. So many of my favorite songs and artists from the past 5ish years
I extroverted a lot today. Now I need to recover with 2.5 business days of not talking to anyone
May 13, 2025 at 5:02 AM
I extroverted a lot today. Now I need to recover with 2.5 business days of not talking to anyone
Reposted by Kealani Netane
One year ago, two incredible new pictures debuted into the world:🌺 TALA LEARNS TO SIVA by @kealaninetane.bsky.social, illustrated by Dung Ho, and 📦 BOX OF DREAMS by Faith Kazmi, illustrated by Christine Almeda!
May 7, 2025 at 12:25 PM
One year ago, two incredible new pictures debuted into the world:🌺 TALA LEARNS TO SIVA by @kealaninetane.bsky.social, illustrated by Dung Ho, and 📦 BOX OF DREAMS by Faith Kazmi, illustrated by Christine Almeda!
sunday naps are the best
May 12, 2025 at 3:23 AM
sunday naps are the best
Reposted by Kealani Netane
Many Pacific Islanders have no choice but to join the fight against climate change.
The Pacific Climate Warriors is a youth-led, grassroots network across 18 Pacific Island nations and diaspora communities drawing attention to the impacts of the climate crisis in the Pacific ⤵️
The Pacific Climate Warriors is a youth-led, grassroots network across 18 Pacific Island nations and diaspora communities drawing attention to the impacts of the climate crisis in the Pacific ⤵️
The Pacific Climate Warriors Are Fighting, Not Drowning
Young people in the Pacific can’t close their eyes to climate change.
www.teenvogue.com
May 8, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Many Pacific Islanders have no choice but to join the fight against climate change.
The Pacific Climate Warriors is a youth-led, grassroots network across 18 Pacific Island nations and diaspora communities drawing attention to the impacts of the climate crisis in the Pacific ⤵️
The Pacific Climate Warriors is a youth-led, grassroots network across 18 Pacific Island nations and diaspora communities drawing attention to the impacts of the climate crisis in the Pacific ⤵️