SHORT STORY ANTHOLOGY
Akean Tales Volume I
Ready to meet a new Akean hero? Oko’a is a young girl who views herself as a useless in her province because of her powers. Through an unlikely friendship with an elderly woman who has a fiery temper but tender heart, she comes to appreciate them and find a place where she belongs.
Read about Oko’a’s story in “Beating the Heat”, one of the short stories featured in the anthology. Grab a copy of the book in Booth 252 at the Manila International Book Fair on Sept 14-17, 2023. (I’ll be dropping by over the weekend. See you there!)
POETRY ZINE
growing pains
What does it mean to grow into adulthood? Read about my musings on growing up and becoming the person I am today. We all have our own growing pains.
I live for our neutral days, ones that sound like white noise and having noting to say
Composed of 11 poems, this collection is sure to poke at every millenials’ heartstrings. Buy the book here!
POETRY ANTHOLOGY
When I Speak of Home
WHEN I SPEAK OF HOME is a collection of 14 poems written in 8 regional languages of the Philippines, each with English translations. The poets explore their individual interpretations of “home” through vivid and lyrical rhymes, invoking emotions and reminiscing about memories that the word evokes.
SHORT STORY ANTHOLOGY
Silent Nights and Happy Ever Afters
A collection of Christmas love stories from 20 Filipino authors that will surely warm up the season!
My short story “Spirit of Christmas Karaoke Past” features a story between two old friends who have fallen out, meeting and rekindling feelings at the most unlikely occasion – during a big Filipino Christmas reunion. Buy the book here!
SHORT STORY ANTHOLOGY
Liwanag: Mga Kwentong Mitolohiya sa Pilipinas
Mga kwento ng Mitolohiya sa Pilipinas, tuklasin at kilalanin!
Featuring modern adaptations of Filipino Mythology, “Liwanag” is an anthology that will delight fantasy enthusiasts. My short story, “Therapy Session: Long Overdue” plays around the idea of a mythological creature going to therapy and the chaos this interaction brings. Buy the book here!
SHORT STORY MAGAZINE
Philippines Graphic Reader April 2022 Issue
Philippines Graphics Reader, the literary arm of the Philippines Graphic, features short stories from various Filipino authors.
My short story “Knocked Out” takes a lesser known Filipino mythological being and places them in a modern context. With an interesting romantic twist, this story begs to question the purpose of our lives and how we nourish it with love. Buy the magazine here!
SHORT STORY ANTHOLOGY
If I Wake Up Here Again
What would you do if you woke up in a university you don’t remember enrolling in? This is the adventure that awaits our protagonists at BRU.
My short story “From Her Perspective” features an introverted freshman navigating both the internal and external chaos in order to find a place in this new world. Buy the book here!
SHORT STORY ANTHOLOGY
BRU Love: A Fair
Jump back into the BRU Multiverse with the characters you loved in book 1. This time, watch them fall in love at the school grounds as everyone enjoys the School Fair in their own way.
My short story “Playing Cupid” plays around the idea of the school cupid falling in love while he’s busy delivering everyone else’s feelings. Buy the book here!
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