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June 5, 2012
You're a snob. I am too.
Source: tumblr.com via Lyn on PinterestThe lovely Charlene Sawit recently interviewed me for her blog, Field Trips to the Real World, and this was one of her cool questions: Have you encountered some literary snobbery from other writers regarding the genre you write? What advice do you have for writers who might encounter this kind of snobbery?
I had an answer for it (see link) and I love how it
I had an answer for it (see link) and I love how it
June 1, 2012
In a bulalo kind of mood
So many things about my books are fiction, but this (from Fairy Tale Fail) is true: When it's raining like this, bulalo just sounds like the right thing to do.
Source: homecookingrocks.com via Mina on Pinterest
Cozy up and keep dry!
Source: homecookingrocks.com via Mina on Pinterest
Cozy up and keep dry!
May 28, 2012
Kwentillion, new YA magazine
Source: summitmedia.com.ph via Mina on Pinterest
Visited Komikon for the first time this weekend, and was able to witness the launch of this cool new thing: Kwentillion, a magazine for YA readers. It's got comics and fiction from Filipino artists, and also articles about what Filipino YA readers are, well, reading. The first issue is like a test run, and with enough support, it might just
Visited Komikon for the first time this weekend, and was able to witness the launch of this cool new thing: Kwentillion, a magazine for YA readers. It's got comics and fiction from Filipino artists, and also articles about what Filipino YA readers are, well, reading. The first issue is like a test run, and with enough support, it might just
May 23, 2012
That Kind of Guy
That Kind of Guy
Published by Summit Books
Good girl Julie never expected her hot former-player boyfriend to propose marriage. But when he did, she turned him down for reasons even she couldn't figure out. Will she settle for a nice, safe guy instead? Or will she let him find his way back into her carefully guarded heart?
Now in local bookstores! And Amazon!
Reviews
Goodreads
Girl Next
Published by Summit Books
Good girl Julie never expected her hot former-player boyfriend to propose marriage. But when he did, she turned him down for reasons even she couldn't figure out. Will she settle for a nice, safe guy instead? Or will she let him find his way back into her carefully guarded heart?
Now in local bookstores! And Amazon!
Reviews
Goodreads
Girl Next
May 15, 2012
May is International Chick Lit Month
It's International Chick Lit Month! Visit this page to find out what chick lit is all about, and how diverse the stories have become over the years. I want to post about this because as an Asian and Filipino writer of "chick lit", writing about women in Asia/the Philippines, I feel like I should provide some context.
How diverse can chick lit be, you ask? Isn't that just about a shallow girl
How diverse can chick lit be, you ask? Isn't that just about a shallow girl
May 8, 2012
Author at Once, and again and again!
(Most of) The first batch of Author At Once participants, ever. Yay!
I did something really fun last Saturday.
For over two years now, I've been talking to people about how I've gone "indie" and published some of my books, making them available in ebook and paperback, in the Philippines and around the world. I've done it through this blog, and coffee shops, and classrooms. But all of that's
I did something really fun last Saturday.
For over two years now, I've been talking to people about how I've gone "indie" and published some of my books, making them available in ebook and paperback, in the Philippines and around the world. I've done it through this blog, and coffee shops, and classrooms. But all of that's
April 17, 2012
Another winner! That Kind of Guy giveaway
One more person is getting a copy of That Kind of Guy!
I opened up the giveaway another week, and received these lovely entries. (Hope you take the time to check each out.)
1 Joie Tue, Apr 10, 2012 at 5:51 PM
2 April Tue, Apr 10, 2012 at 9:48 PM
3 Ula Tue, Apr 10, 2012 at 10:55 PM
4 Tricia Wed, Apr 11, 2012 at 12:03 AM
5 Roseann Wed, Apr 11, 2012 at 3:01 PM
6 Monique Thu,
I opened up the giveaway another week, and received these lovely entries. (Hope you take the time to check each out.)
1 Joie Tue, Apr 10, 2012 at 5:51 PM
2 April Tue, Apr 10, 2012 at 9:48 PM
3 Ula Tue, Apr 10, 2012 at 10:55 PM
4 Tricia Wed, Apr 11, 2012 at 12:03 AM
5 Roseann Wed, Apr 11, 2012 at 3:01 PM
6 Monique Thu,
April 9, 2012
That Kind of Guy - Cover Reveal and Giveaway winners
My new book, published by Summit, is coming out this month. And here's the cover!
That Kind of Guy
Good girl Julie never expected her hot former-player boyfriend to
propose marriage. But when he did, she turned him down for reasons even
she couldn't figure out. Will she settle for a nice, safe guy instead?
Or will she let him find his way back into her carefully guarded heart?
As
That Kind of Guy
Good girl Julie never expected her hot former-player boyfriend to
propose marriage. But when he did, she turned him down for reasons even
she couldn't figure out. Will she settle for a nice, safe guy instead?
Or will she let him find his way back into her carefully guarded heart?
As
March 30, 2012
Interview with GMA News Online
Recently I met with Meann Ortiz (writer for GMA News Online), and then this happened:
Mina V. Esguerra: Young publisher in pajamas
PS. -
I've lost a few of those notebooks. :( Or rather, someone lost them.
Katrina Ramos Atienza's book that started it all was Pink Shoes.
Before I ended up on Amazon, I considered releasing the book as mobile phone content. (Still open to that.)
Interim Goddess
Mina V. Esguerra: Young publisher in pajamas
PS. -
I've lost a few of those notebooks. :( Or rather, someone lost them.
Katrina Ramos Atienza's book that started it all was Pink Shoes.
Before I ended up on Amazon, I considered releasing the book as mobile phone content. (Still open to that.)
Interim Goddess
March 21, 2012
Props to Barnes and Noble and Nook owners
I don't mention Barnes and Noble all that much, when I talk about publishing my ebooks. Even though some of my books have been on their Nook store for over a year, the sales weren't significant enough (less than 5% of total) for me to sing their praises.
2012 has been a different story so far. Without any special marketing targeted to Nook owners, my books have been doing very well on Barnes and
2012 has been a different story so far. Without any special marketing targeted to Nook owners, my books have been doing very well on Barnes and
