Mina V. Esguerra's Blog, page 45
May 6, 2014
Interview with #LunaEast author Joy Villar
1. Describe your Luna East story in a few short sentences
A Study in Form: Junior Saree Termulo couldn't say no to Senior Eli Antonio's request--to model for his biggest art project. But she may be helping more than just Eli along.
2. Did a real event from high school inspire your story?
I wasn't inspired by a real event from high school. The idea just popped up in my head one day. I don't even
A Study in Form: Junior Saree Termulo couldn't say no to Senior Eli Antonio's request--to model for his biggest art project. But she may be helping more than just Eli along.
2. Did a real event from high school inspire your story?
I wasn't inspired by a real event from high school. The idea just popped up in my head one day. I don't even
May 5, 2014
Keep Writing
Via pinterest
I was asked to give advice for "aspiring writers" today and even though one of the worst things I can say is "write like it's a job" I'm going to say it.
If you want to do this writing thing, and more of it, eventually you'll have to stop thinking that it's something you do "when you have time" or "when you're inspired." Some people like to think that it's who they are, but I
I was asked to give advice for "aspiring writers" today and even though one of the worst things I can say is "write like it's a job" I'm going to say it.
If you want to do this writing thing, and more of it, eventually you'll have to stop thinking that it's something you do "when you have time" or "when you're inspired." Some people like to think that it's who they are, but I
May 3, 2014
Icon of the Indecisive student edition (P200) available now
When is Interim Goddess of Love #3 coming out?
I'm not sure when the Summit edition is coming out in local bookstores, I'm sorry! Icon of the Indecisive (IGoL 3) has already been written, and available in its indie-published edition for almost a year now. However it was a bit expensive (P350) so now I've come up with this:
The Icon of the Indecisive (student edition)! It's the same book, but
I'm not sure when the Summit edition is coming out in local bookstores, I'm sorry! Icon of the Indecisive (IGoL 3) has already been written, and available in its indie-published edition for almost a year now. However it was a bit expensive (P350) so now I've come up with this:
The Icon of the Indecisive (student edition)! It's the same book, but
May 1, 2014
#WeNeedDiverseBooks
There's a call to post and write about why #WeNeedDiverseBooks from May 1 to 3. I watched this hashtag for a long number of hours, just figuring out how to respond and join, based on how I write and who I write for. And then this tweet made it all fall into place:
We need diverse books because we are all different. We need diverse books because we are all the same. #WeNeedDiverseBooks
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We need diverse books because we are all different. We need diverse books because we are all the same. #WeNeedDiverseBooks
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April 27, 2014
Creators' Rights Forum: Why we should care
On April 26, I attended a forum discussing the rights of creators over their work, organized by Adam David. I was part of a panel that discussed copyright and contracts for writers, and I shared my thoughts on what has become a recent discovery and now a bit of a cause: that many young writers are signing contracts turning over copyright and all rights of their original, unsolicited,
April 26, 2014
Guest post by #buqosteamyreads author Kate Sebastian: Sex is easy, love is hard
Taking over the blog today is author Kate Sebastian!
My #buqosteamyreads experience can be summed up in two words: "frustration" and "procrastination."
I'm a pretty notorious crammer—indeed, it seems like my best work is written at the 11th hour. I wrote and discarded two and a half fully formed plots (half because I had the description but hadn't even bothered to do a full outline) before
My #buqosteamyreads experience can be summed up in two words: "frustration" and "procrastination."
I'm a pretty notorious crammer—indeed, it seems like my best work is written at the 11th hour. I wrote and discarded two and a half fully formed plots (half because I had the description but hadn't even bothered to do a full outline) before
April 24, 2014
Guest post by #buqosteamyreads author Scarlett Fox: My Adventure into the Steamies
Taking over the blog today is Scarlett Fox!
The Age of Experience
Considering my age and experience, it was not really hard
for me to imagine what mature individuals do in their spare time. I had my
share of unmentionables in my time. But I had qualms because I have an image,
wholesome I suppose, that I wanted to maintain not for me but for my kids who
are actually adults. Sheesh.Writing the
The Age of Experience
Considering my age and experience, it was not really hard
for me to imagine what mature individuals do in their spare time. I had my
share of unmentionables in my time. But I had qualms because I have an image,
wholesome I suppose, that I wanted to maintain not for me but for my kids who
are actually adults. Sheesh.Writing the
April 20, 2014
Giveaway: $10 Amazon GC and BLAST FROM TWO PASTS by Kristel S. Villar
What's up with the #romanceclass books lately? I'm going to start featuring them more on my blog and mailing list! The latest book to be released by a #romanceclass author is Blast From Two Pasts by Kristel S. Villar.
Fate's been playing tricks on Cara Nicolas lately. She agrees to go on a blind date with her best friend’s fiancé’s cousin, only to discover that the guy is her first love from
Fate's been playing tricks on Cara Nicolas lately. She agrees to go on a blind date with her best friend’s fiancé’s cousin, only to discover that the guy is her first love from
April 14, 2014
The Writer Tag: Survey for Writers
Answering Bea's The Writer Tag survey! Check out her answers on The Dalaga Project.
1. What type of writing do you do?
Fiction. Novellas mostly. Short stories sometimes.
2. What genres and/or topics do you write about?
Romance for YA, NA, and adults. The comfort zone is New Adult and Contemporary, although I did try my hand at fantasy for a two-year period.
3. How long have you been
1. What type of writing do you do?
Fiction. Novellas mostly. Short stories sometimes.
2. What genres and/or topics do you write about?
Romance for YA, NA, and adults. The comfort zone is New Adult and Contemporary, although I did try my hand at fantasy for a two-year period.
3. How long have you been
April 11, 2014
Guest post by #buqosteamyreads author Kali Ragilles: A story, an island, and serendipity
Author Kali Ragilles is taking over the blog today!
Having
been brought up by forward-thinking parents, I've never been skittish about
writing anything sexy --- or even anything that pushes the boundaries of
normal. Except werewolves. I draw the line when it involves someone, or
something, remotely resembles my pet dog. Anyway, my parents have always
encouraged me to write, and simply avoided
Having
been brought up by forward-thinking parents, I've never been skittish about
writing anything sexy --- or even anything that pushes the boundaries of
normal. Except werewolves. I draw the line when it involves someone, or
something, remotely resembles my pet dog. Anyway, my parents have always
encouraged me to write, and simply avoided
