Alan Brennert – American novelist and screenwriter of the 20th–21st centuries, author of Moloka’i and Honolulu, Emmy Award winner. He portrays Hawaii’s past through deeply human stories, from leprosy colonies to immigrant lives. His prose is cinematic, compassionate, and rooted in historical truth.
🎬 Wrote scripts for TV shows like The Twilight Zone, Starman, and Star Trek: Enterprise. 🌺 His novel Moloka’i shed light on Hawaii’s leprosy settlements, a forgotten chapter of history. 📖 Honolulu explored immigration and women’s struggles in early 20th-century Hawaii. 🏆 Won an Emmy Award for his television writing. ✍️ Known for blending meticulous research with lyrical prose. 🌍 His books have been translated worldwide, putting Hawaiian history on the global literary map. 📚 Often said his mission was to tell “the stories of those history overlooked.” 👨🏫 Taught creative writing, mentoring aspiring authors. 🎭 His novels are described as theatrical, with scenes unfolding like stage acts. 😮 Immersed himself in archives, diaries, and letters to give voice to forgotten people. 😄 Joked that all he needed for inspiration was “the ocean’s roar and a good cup of coffee.”