“Read widely and read deeply. Read a mix of older works (so you...

“Read widely and read deeply. Read a mix of older works (so you know what’s come before you) as well as books released within the last few years so you have a good idea of what the market is like now. Reading, appreciating, and dissecting what’s already out there has helped me more than any writing class or craft book.”

—Mia P. Manansala (she/her) is a writer and certified book coach from Chicago who loves books, baking, and bad-ass women. She uses humor (and murder) to explore aspects of the Filipino diaspora, queerness, and her millennial love for pop culture. Her debut novel, ARSENIC AND ADOBO, has won multiple awards, and the sequel, HOMICIDE AND HALO-HALO, is out now. Find her on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @MPMtheWriter

What’s your favorite book you’ve read this year? Let Mia know, or thank her for her Camp Care Package!