Kenton Kephart

Kenton Scott Kephart, known in Hawai‘i nei as Keoni, was born in Texas with a hiraeth for Hawai‘i — a longing first kindled through his grandmother’s mo‘olelo. Those early stories shaped his love of myth, ancestry, and the threads that bind generations across oceans and time.

He began writing during seasons of hardship, crafting stories as an offering to his wife — the love of his life and steadfast encourager. Through her belief in him, the world of Lulua‘ina found its way beyond their home and into the hands of readers.

Kenton lives with his wife and their son, Kaimana, who is already discovering his own gift for storytelling. To his ‘ohana, he offers a heartfelt mahalo nui loa.