I’ve been asked this question a lot. Like a lot. Especially when I tell them what I’ve been doing. As of today, I’m editing my fourth book, waiting for edits on the third draft of my third book and halfway through writing my fifth book. Don’t forget that this whole author thing isn’t just about writing books, too. There are… Read More
Nothing. Hah! Wouldn’t it be great if I could say that? Like with every other profession, writing has its downsides. But each writer’s opinion is different and here I’m going to write about what I find are the hardest things about being a writer. Finding the time I’ve written about this in the past and I know that a lot… Read More
It’s the start of the year and, like everyone else, I’m still going through the post holiday blues. It was quite refreshing not to have to do anything for three weeks. No work. No chores. Just a semi-lazy holiday with the family. I didn’t even write a single thing. Not. A. Single. Word. For those who write every single day,… Read More
This year has been, for lack of a better word, amazing – not just professionally but personally as well. But since we’re not here to gossip about my personal life (just read about it in my autobiography – my fictionalised autobiography, that is), let me list the highlights and lessons I’ve learned this year. Highlights Publishing my second book, The… Read More
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