Most days, it's as if my writing life exists in an alternate dimension. Work is busy and mundane items, from laundry to inflation, groceries to health scares, drain time and energy. This weekend, I carved an escape of sorts. Reflected on my progress. Slow, but progress much the same. Second draft for the second book… Continue reading Launching Magdaragat at Word Vancouver 23
Writer’s Retreat
I attended my first writers' retreat last month and what a treat it was! For nine days with Sage Hill Writing, I luxuriated in hours of quiet, getting the second draft of the second novel down. There were consults with the wonderful Yasuko Thanh, craft discussions with the fiction group, and meals I didn't cook.… Continue reading Writer’s Retreat
Sprint
March came and went quickly, as usual. I hardly noticed. My new writing routine keeps me busy...and productive. I wake up at 5:15, head out to a coffee place to write at 6, then off to my day job. Yes, days are packed. The biggest news, which also necessitated this intense schedule, is that I… Continue reading Sprint
Heartwarming Things
Twenty-twenty-three does not feel like a new year anymore. To me there are only weeks and weeks of winter during which I push through my projects. I'm trying out screenwriting. More poems. Last Christmas, my brother gave me this Wordsmithery game. It sits on my writing desk now, assisting in instances of page fright (I… Continue reading Heartwarming Things
Wrap Up
I meant to make this post last night, that is, last year. New Years Eve, or the holidays for that matter, have been largely uneventful. Family was sick so we were not able to gather properly for Christmas and New Year's. They're recovering though, thankfully. I stayed in with the husband (I almost typed boyfriend,… Continue reading Wrap Up
Lovely Distraction
A lot of baking has been happening lately, and I think it has an inverse correlation with my word count. There is something satisfying about whisking sweet batter, leaving things to finish off in an oven. Sometimes, I catch myself in a fantasy where I think of a story, imagine its plot unfolding then find… Continue reading Lovely Distraction
Reading at Word Vancouver 2022
This Sunday, I'll be reading and participating in a panel event titled Each Burning Tile: Writing About Race, Diversity, and Identity as part of this year's Word Vancouver Festival. If you're in Vancouver, do join us at Harbour Centre downtown--tickets to the festival are free, giving you access to all the other exciting events. You… Continue reading Reading at Word Vancouver 2022
Book Signing at Indigo, Downtown Vancouver
I have another book event coming up, this time closer to home. On Saturday, September 17th from 4-6pm, I, along with Andy Zuliani (Last Tide) will be signing copies of our Newest Press debut novels. Have you got a copy of The Cine Star Salon? If so, this is your chance to have it autographed.… Continue reading Book Signing at Indigo, Downtown Vancouver
In-Person Launch of The Cine Star Salon in Victoria, BC
News and Announcements I will be in downtown Victoria BC to have a book chat with Andy Zuliani (Last Tide) about our debut novels from Newest Press. We will be reading from our novels, answer your questions, and sign your copies. This is our first in-person event since we launched our titles in Fall of… Continue reading In-Person Launch of The Cine Star Salon in Victoria, BC
FBCW – RCLAS Regional Spotlight
The Federation of BC Writers will be featuring New Westminster's Royal City Literary Arts Society in their upcoming Regional Spotlight on April 26th @ 7pm PST. Whether you're into poetry or prose, fiction or nonfiction, join us as you might discover a new favourite writer and ask a question or two. I will be reading… Continue reading FBCW – RCLAS Regional Spotlight
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