This is an excerpt of a ficlet set in the universe of Waiting in the Wings. Full version available on Wattpad.
Category: Personal
Places to See: Ili-Likha Artists Village, Baguio City
I first read about Ili-likha Artists Village in 2016, while I was poking around the Internet for Baguio City finds. You see, I’ve been coming back to Baguio for summer and Christmas vacations since the late 1990s, and I’ve had my fill of horseback rides, bike rides, and visits to the usual tourists spots my …
Nineteen Firsts in 2019 (Part 2)
Aaaand here we are with part two of my yearend happy post! Just to recap, I’ve had 19 wonderful firsts this 2019, and here’s the first half of the list in case you missed it. Whew. Pretty packed year, huh? (I mean it is, for me.) Why don’t we go ahead and finish this list, …
Places to See: Mt. Cloud Bookshop, Baguio City
If I remember correctly, I began including Mt. Cloud Bookshop in my Baguio City itinerary in 2016, after I heard from Mina that they were interested to carry some #romanceclass titles on their shelves. They used occupy a small space in the Casa Vallejo compound (Upper Session Road) and recently moved to a much bigger, much …
Nineteen Firsts in 2019 (Part 1)
I like measuring my year in firsts, even if I haven’t been consistently doing that on this blog. *sweats bullets* This year, I’ve felt extremely blessed with wonderful firsts, both in my personal/author life and my work life, so what better way to usher in the new year than by remembering them!? Hopefully this post …
My favorite bookstagrams of 2019
I don’t remember exactly when I first encountered the the hashtag #bookstagram, but I did find it fascinating in an instant. I am a visual person after all, and being able to see All The Books photographed so nicely is such a treat for me. Of course it’s not just photos; bookstagrammers also post their …
Finished, not perfect.
I’ve been seeing this phrase a lot on social media (Twitter, mostly) and, much as I related to this quote, I didn’t really know who to attribute it to until today. A quick Google search led me to Jake Parker, a Utah-based artist who has worked for big studios like Marvel, Disney Animation, and Warner …
My brand is hope
Yesterday, I attended a personal branding workshop with fellow #romanceclass authors called You On Your Own Terms, facilitated by Maloy Luakian. View this post on Instagram Yesterday, at Maloy Luakian's You On Your Own Terms workshop, #romanceclass authors learned that we should celebrate our strengths (and unabashedly at that), recognize the positives that come with each …
[ GIVEAWAY ] Play It By Ear Comeback Tour
Hey, everyone! The Play It By Ear Comeback Tour starts tomorrow (Monday, May 6), so here’s a giveaway to make thing more fun! ^_^ I am giving away a swag bag which includes a print copy of Play It By Ear plus some surprise goodies (open to PH residents only), as well as a $10 Amazon …
Stay With Me: A Backstage Pass B-Side
Starting this post with a tweet– I've spoken to my editor (hi ninang @alyal_20) about the ~fate of Yihwan's book today, and I think it's safe to say that 1. The release date may be later than planned, but;2. GOOD things come to those who wait. 😊#PlayItByEarBook — t a r a 🐰 태라 (@tarafrejas) …