Pianta
Originally from Oʻahu, Pianta now lives on Hawai’i Island. She has been a writer and college instructor for most of her career. The majority of her work has appeared in literary journals, but she also writes fiction and experiments with music and songwriting. She currently freelances as an editor and helps others develop their creative projects.
Her publications include poetry in journals such as Nimrod, San Diego Reader, Terrain.org as well as in anthologies.
Her self-published projects include numerous poetry chapbooks, a novella Old Volcano Road, short fiction Floating, and a children’s CD “Little Bird: Songs for Children.” A more complete list of her publications is available at pianta.org.
Pianta’s Published Books & Music
All at Once
Poems about unexpected beauty in ordinary and extraordinary times.
Hawai’i Poems: from there to here
New and previously published pieces ranging from childhood to ekphrastic pieces in poems like "Reckless," "Orange Juice," and "Spring."
Love and Grief in the Time of Ketu
Loss, grief, and the influence of Ketu can result in deeply spiritual experiences. These poems reflect the emotions and influences of those times.
Floating
A short story about words and letters floating in an ocean and a man who unravels their mystery.
All Ends Are Never Ends
Contemporary poems with ties to love and music. Included are pieces inspired by jazz guitarist Pat Metheny’s Secret Story.
Old Volcano Road
Leaving the California fires behind, Eva returns to the Big Island to fight for the life of her brother. She finds herself on a quest through fire, water, and her own self-doubt.
Little Bird: Songs for Children
Whimsical, original acoustic songs for children.
