Aloha!

As an author, freelance writer, and editor, Sophia V. Schweitzer provides high-quality literary and communication services. Covering a wide range of topics that tend to focus on sustainable agriculture and development, food and wine, integrated medicine, wellness, and nutrition, she specializes in all things Hawai‘i, including island travel, island history and culture, contemporary Pacific trends, restaurants, accommodations, and activities in the Hawaiian islands.

The author of the award-winning Kohala ‘Aina, A History of North Kohala and other books, Schweitzer writes for her clients on assignment or through collaborations. With dozens of articles in national consumer and trade magazines as well as in custom-published, non-profit, and corporate publications, she has been writing professionally for more than 12 years. In addition, Schweitzer is a communication consultant and content editor, and has successfully worked with individuals, established businesses, and publishing houses in the islands.

Born in the Netherlands, Schweitzer holds a degree in French Language and Literature. She moved to the Island of Hawai‘i in 1988, and has since had the privilege of studying with leaders in the island community.

Schweitzer communicates with readers through detailed, well-researched tales that reveal the multi-layered reality of our lives in sensitive, skillful, entertaining, and easily accessible ways. Her ultimate goal is to bridge differences through the art of the written word.

News Update—

On News Stands Now:

— Sustainable fish cookery, Coastal Living, January/February 2008.

Prepare ono in a bamboo steamer, just like celebrity chefs, or find out how to use sake, mango, and other Hawaiian regional ingredients with fresh seafood.

Coming Out Soon:

— Bountiful Bamboo, Hawaiian Style , April 2008

A tropical grass serves as structural timber for a new class of homes, even when the weather is cold.

— Remote Coral Reefs, Hawaii Magazine , April 2008

Mokupapapa Discovery Center in Hilo brings a rare environment home.

— Local Tomatoes, Organic Greens , IslandScene , Summer 2008

The choice between local versus organic produce can be a tough one for island shoppers, but supporting our small farmers is critical.

New Books:

— Big Island Journey, A Pictorial History. (Mutual Publishng, Spring 2008).

(These pages last updated January 2008