Hawaiian Mermaids Emerge in New Book Release

Online, May 19, 2011 (Newswire.com) - his August 2011, mermaids from all the oceans will be attending the World Mermaid Awards Conference (MERCON,) at the Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas.

Mermaids are popping up all over. As Carol Memmont, USA TODAY writes: "Mermaids surface as the next big thing. From books to movies to blogs to gatherings, mermaids are making a big splash in popular culture this summer..." and she is right. Just one of the many attendees at MERCON will be the author Kohana Au, showcasing the new release of Tales of the Mermaids of Waiahuakua - Those of the Sea.

Since the time of the great voyages from Tahiti to Hawaii, the mermaid has been a part of the legend and lore of Hawaii. There are many tales of Hawaiian Mermaids dating back as far as when the first voyagers from Kahiki ventured forth upon the waters of the Pacific to populate Hawaii...the land of green-backed and mottled seas. The 1st edition of Tales of the Mermaids of Waiahuakua -Those of the Sea, is a collection of traditional Hawaiian creation and romantic legends involving the mermaid . The book, beautifully and artfully illustrated includes stories from Hawaii, Tahiti, Samoa, Tonga, the Marquesas' as well as the Maori of New Zealand.

Available in an 8.5x8.5 full color soft-cover as well as an eBook through all major distributors:
978-1-77067-566-7 (Paperback)
978-1-77067-567-4 (eBook)