I’m Doing Okay
A year ago, I walked into my therapist's office for the first time. There was this darkness that loomed over me, stealing my focus, my confidence, and my heart. Even when people would praise my…
Feb 3, 2018
2017: The Year Things Sorta Happened
I'm just not so sure about 2017. It was an okay year. Definitely no comparison to how much 2016 sucked, but it wasn't that great either. I guess you can say it's part of that…
Dec 31, 2017
Please Believe in Yourself
I opened my present from my friend Isabelle Adrid weeks before Christmas morning. Like a few hours after she gave it to me. Literally the second I got home last Thursday. It was a mug with…
Dec 13, 2017
We Met On Twitter
We met on Twitter. And we finally had the most excellent hangs over Filipino comfort food at Manam in BGC. That's me, Rin Chupeco, Hazel Ureta, Isabelle Adrid, and Gail Villanueva. We're all in different places…
Oct 18, 2017
What I Learned from Save Points: A Lesson in Life
There are times in life when you need to push yourself hard to move forward. No shortcuts. No whining. And you can't just leave your responsibilities behind or walk away. Take a deep breath and…
Jul 14, 2017
Exclusive: Mew’s Jonas Bjerre on Breaking Tradition with ‘Visuals’ and Thinking Selfishly for the Sake of Passion
Jonas Bjerre isn't quite sure where he's headed today. He's in a cab, somewhere in Tokyo, and if he's correct, he's on his way to a radio show to talk about Mew's seventh full-length album…
Apr 22, 2017
Ditching the Daily Grind to Write at the Beach for a Weekend
I'm a city girl who loves to write, draw, and play video games at home. The only other place you'd be sure to find me is at the mall; anything beyond its parameters is too…
Apr 11, 2017
How to Write A Solid Opening Chapter for Your Novel
You might not realize this now, but the opening chapter is the most important, most crucial, and most difficult part of writing your book. Beyond the 5-star reviews, NYT Bestseller lists, and the back-of-the-book synopses,…
Apr 10, 2017
Tackling the Next Round of Book Revisions: A Journal
My first book has gone through 4 rounds of revisions (so far). Round 1, the revision after the shitty first draft. Then Round 2, which features major changes done with my editor Kate Angelella (the…
Mar 21, 2017
Open to Commissions!
Hey, friends! Are you looking for awesome gifts to give your friends and loved ones? What about something to hang on your walls or carry with you all around the world? Well, look no further--you've…
Feb 27, 2017