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 …
Category: Personal
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) …
Yep, I did play it by ear this time.
So let me start this blog post with a tweet down memory lane: I started writing something new on my phone at 3am because I couldn't yet fall asleep for some reason. Haha, so I guess now #amwritingPIBE 😅 — t a r a 🐰 태라 (@tarafrejas) April 16, 2018 You read that right, folks. …
#RomanceClass Author Take Three | Take Me Away Edition
This month’s #RomanceClass Take Three Project will take you away to places you’ve never been, or have been, but want to go back to–through Filipino-authored romances! In this post, five authors share their favorite places, as seen in #romanceclass books. I have provided links to the books as well, in case any of them piques …
#RomanceClass Reader Take Three | Take Me Away Edition
Happy Romance Awareness Month, everybody! Which romance novels have you been reading lately, and can I interest you in some Filipino-authored romances? For this month’s #romanceclass Take Three Project, I asked readers and authors about the places in #romanceclass books that inspired them to dream of a great getaway someday soon. Check out their responses …
#BuwanNgMgaAkdangPinoy: What to read, see, and listen to
#BuwanNgMgaAkdangPinoy is the official hashtag for an online campaign spearheaded by author Edgar Calabia Samar (Janus Silang), who objective was to promote Filipino-authored pieces of literature. This happens in the month of August, which is also Buwan ng Wika or National Language Month. I was made aware of this campaign last year, and since then, …
COVER REVEAL: Second Wave Summer
Sometime in the future, I feel like no one’s going to believe Jay, Six, and me when we say we have nothing up our sleeves. But honest to god, we really didn’t have one until mid-February (unlike the time we were planning Summer Crush, which went on for almost a year) and we were even doubtful we’d …
January Highlights | Bye-bye funemployment!
When January rolled in, I started setting aside a page on my planner for monthly highlights. You know, those moments that really stood out to me and those I’d really love to look back on. Since the first month of the year has already ended, let me share with you the highlights of my January: …