Pineapple Sam is the character who embodies the life and stories of Ismael Tabalno, who grew up on the shores of the beautiful Garden Island of Kauai in the Hawaiian Islands. He later ventured outward in the world to embark on many fascinating adventures. Pineapple Sam loved to "talk story" as they say on the islands and decided to author his stories as a hobby. Now many of his friends, family, and readers like you, can share in his adventures.