Mina V. Esguerra's Blog, page 40
November 6, 2014
Guest post by Sola Musica cover designer Martina Bautista
By Martina Bautista
For someone who loves the feeling of sand in between her toes and the sound of waves crashing on the shore, I’m rarely at the beach. I spend way too much time behind my computer screen pinning my life away, and day dreaming about far off places and possible adventures. Prompted by the occasional burst of “I need to get out of here” thoughts, I spend a good chunk of my
For someone who loves the feeling of sand in between her toes and the sound of waves crashing on the shore, I’m rarely at the beach. I spend way too much time behind my computer screen pinning my life away, and day dreaming about far off places and possible adventures. Prompted by the occasional burst of “I need to get out of here” thoughts, I spend a good chunk of my
October 27, 2014
Excerpt: Never Just Friends
Jacob Berkeley,
famous for his critically-acclaimed television show Rage Eternal, last year’s Hottest Male Ever, this year’s 30 Sexiest
on TV Under 30, was not hers.
Jake Berkeley, on the other hand, was a guy she met in college. Eater of
her sister’s cookies. Playmate of her nephew and niece. The person she sat
beside for three out of the last four Christmas dinners. Semi-annual “All-Clear
famous for his critically-acclaimed television show Rage Eternal, last year’s Hottest Male Ever, this year’s 30 Sexiest
on TV Under 30, was not hers.
Jake Berkeley, on the other hand, was a guy she met in college. Eater of
her sister’s cookies. Playmate of her nephew and niece. The person she sat
beside for three out of the last four Christmas dinners. Semi-annual “All-Clear
October 18, 2014
Title page appreciation: My Summit Books designed by Studio Dialogo
So this is what I learned over the years: When people say they love a book, but refuse to get the ebook, it means what they really love isn't just the author's words. They also love how the book was made.
They love the decisions your publisher made. Which paper to print on. The font used. Glossy or matte lamination on the cover. Cover paper stock. The skill of the artist/designer who put the
They love the decisions your publisher made. Which paper to print on. The font used. Glossy or matte lamination on the cover. Cover paper stock. The skill of the artist/designer who put the
October 16, 2014
Philippine Literary Festival - October 23
Doing these!
Summit Media's panel at 1:30 PM.
Visprint's panel at 4:15 pm.
Summit Media's panel at 1:30 PM.
Visprint's panel at 4:15 pm.
October 8, 2014
Sola Musica book launch on Oct 25!
Ines, Marla, Chinggay, and I are launching Sola Musica's paperback edition on Saturday, October 25! And you're invited.
We will be at O2 Space Solutions in Milelong Bldg, Makati (near Makati Cinema Square) from 10 AM to noon. Those who ordered their paperback at bit.ly/solamusicaprint will be able to pick up their copies there and also have them signed. We'll sign any of our other books
We will be at O2 Space Solutions in Milelong Bldg, Makati (near Makati Cinema Square) from 10 AM to noon. Those who ordered their paperback at bit.ly/solamusicaprint will be able to pick up their copies there and also have them signed. We'll sign any of our other books
October 7, 2014
Spotlight series: We're growing up a bit
It's time to say a little something about the next few books I'm releasing. I have seven (seven!) book projects all laid out, one after another, and they can all be classified under NA contemporary romance.
What it means: They're going to be hotter. Way hotter. There's always been mention of sex in my chick lit and NA books, but for reasons that would require a long discussion about bigger
What it means: They're going to be hotter. Way hotter. There's always been mention of sex in my chick lit and NA books, but for reasons that would require a long discussion about bigger
September 30, 2014
The Kitchen When It Sizzles: Interview with author Chrissie Peria [Blog Tour + Giveaway!]
Visit Oops! I Read Again to see the full tour schedule
Welcome to my stop on the #KitchenSizzles blog tour! This is author Chrissie Peria's second solo novella and she's on a roll this year, also being nominated for a 2014 Filipino Readers' Choice Award (no big deal...)! Here's my interview with Chrissie:
1. Let's get this out of the way -- how awkward was it to write the "steamy" scenes
Welcome to my stop on the #KitchenSizzles blog tour! This is author Chrissie Peria's second solo novella and she's on a roll this year, also being nominated for a 2014 Filipino Readers' Choice Award (no big deal...)! Here's my interview with Chrissie:
1. Let's get this out of the way -- how awkward was it to write the "steamy" scenes
September 28, 2014
What's next for #romanceclass: Ayala Museum workshops!
We had the free online version, the textbook, and the monthly talks...and then we tried this:
I worked with Ayala Museum this year to come up with a three-session version of #romanceclass. We had our final class on September 23 (not the 19th because we got typhooned out). Here's my quick evaluation of it:
As the facilitator, this format works for me. It doesn't take up too much of my time.
I worked with Ayala Museum this year to come up with a three-session version of #romanceclass. We had our final class on September 23 (not the 19th because we got typhooned out). Here's my quick evaluation of it:
As the facilitator, this format works for me. It doesn't take up too much of my time.
September 22, 2014
Once Upon A Player Blog Tour: Interview with Agay Llanera
Visit Oops! I Read Again to see the entire tour sked!
Welcome to my stop on the Once Upon A Player blog tour! This is Agay Llanera's second contemporary romance and I'm glad I got the chance to ask her a few questions about her new book.
Interview with Agay Llanera
1. Congrats on finishing your new book! How did you find the time to do it?
Thanks, Mina! Though I do work from home, I also
Welcome to my stop on the Once Upon A Player blog tour! This is Agay Llanera's second contemporary romance and I'm glad I got the chance to ask her a few questions about her new book.
Interview with Agay Llanera
1. Congrats on finishing your new book! How did you find the time to do it?
Thanks, Mina! Though I do work from home, I also
September 21, 2014
MIBF 2014
Another MIBF! Happy for the event-filled weekend and the weather that seemed to cooperate. Going to MIBF always gives me a good idea of what I want to do the following year, moving forward as an author and publisher. Thankful that I was given the opportunity to share how I do things, with other people. I hope they find themselves encouraged maybe? And less intimidated by the whole publishing
