I have written reviews in my line of work for almost two decades now. I’ve reviewed video games, gadgets, baby products, software, food, places, feminine stuff, household items and tons and tons of books. Over the years, I have learned a thing or two about reviewing. But it’s only been in the last couple of years that I’ve started reviewing… Read More
I’m still going through post Philippine Readers and Writers Festival blues so bear with me, okay? When Anvil Publishing told me I’d be speaking in two sessions I was honestly shocked. I mean, one session yes, but two? And on my own? Who would want to listen? But ohmygod, was I surprised when I saw the room fill up for… Read More
I’m just going to put it out there – I don’t write all the time. It’s a great daydream – to be able to write when you wake up until you go to bed. Every now and then I have a whole weekend to myself and during those rare moments, I do write a lot. But those moments aren’t that… Read More
Writing isn’t an easy process – ask any author. It’s not all sitting around ruminating in our pyjamas, tea in hand, Enya in the background. Most days I barely have 10 minutes to spend finishing my novel. Life gets in the way. That’s just the reality of it. But we write anyway because it is what we love to do…. Read More
Like many authors, writing is a solo process for me. But while others find the working situation lonely, I revel in it. I’ve always enjoyed being left alone to work on my projects with very little supervision. Having said that, I must say that creating a book isn’t a solo expedition. Once I finish writing the first draft, there’s a… Read More
How I research my books Research is such an important part of the whole book writing process. But why do any research at all? I mean, if you’re writing fiction, why not just make everything up? That’s a totally legitimate question. But think about it. You want to make your readers believe your story as much as possible. You want… Read More