Check out this cool trailer for the #HeistClub launch happening on June 25, 6-9PM at The Study by Enderun, Podium Mall, Ortigas! Credits to the awesome Chi Yu Rodriguez.
See you all there! ^_^
#HeistClub: The Launch
If you thought the Filipino indie writing community is all about the romance, think again. This coming June 25, sixteen new crime stories penned by Filipino authors will be officially launched as book bundles at The Study by Enderun at the 4th Floor of The Podium, Ortigas Center. Ten of these sixteen will also be releasing standalones in digital and print format!
Exciting, right? Full story below:
In November 2015, author and indie publisher Mina V. Esguerra facilitated an online workshop organized by Bronze Age Media and sponsored by Buqo and Enderun’s The Study.
The challenge for the Filipino author: Write tales of dark pathways and mysterious psyches, misdemeanor and trouble, dread and doubt. The story should be a Case # 1 (there’s a hint of a sequel or better yet, a series), set in the Philippines, and written in English.
#HeistClub came alive with writer-participants being guided by invaluable tips and lessons from mentors Jennifer Hillier (author of Creep and Freak), F.H. Batacan (author of Smaller and Smaller Circles), forensic anthropologist R.J. Taduran, life/non-life insurance executive Kevin Uy, Juliet Grames of Soho Press, and Atty. Andrea Pasion-Flores of Jacaranda Literary Agency.
At the end of the month-long workshop, sixteen crime stories were produced. They were released in three ebook bundles on Buqo in late January this year.
Click on the Read More button for the complete list of titles to be launched on the 25th.
#AprilFeelsDay? More like #AfterFeelsDay
First of all, let me tell you this. I use a lot of social media every day, and whenever I get exhausted and completely turned off by election-related hostility, the #AprilFeelsDay tag on Instagram has now become my refuge. Why? Because…
*dreamy sigh*
Isn’t it so beautiful? Yeah, let’s take a good, long moment to scan through those photos and videos once again, because God knows I haven’t had enough of them yet. I’m also stalling because I don’t know where to begin with this recap, if it could even be called such.
If you’ve missed it by the way, here are #AprilFeelsDay recaps from Mina, Chi, April, Ana, Carla, Ron, and Krissy.
Time to Hoard More Books!
Curious as to which #romanceclass titles will be available on Sunday’s #AprilFeelsDay event? Here’s a partial and unofficial list of books you’ll be able to buy at the venue, so get those wallets ready!
by Mina V. Esguerra
- Learning to Fall – P275
- My Imaginary Ex – P150
- That Kind of Guy – P175
- Welcome to Envy Park – P185
- The Harder We Fall – P185
- Never Just Friends – P185
by Six de los Reyes
- Beginner’s Guide – P370
- Just for the Record – P220
by Carla de Guzman
- Cities – P300
- We Go Together – P200
by Agay Llanera
- Choco Chip Hips – P200
- This Side of Sunny – P215
by C.P. Santi
- When Cocoy Became Kikay – P190
- Be Careful What You Wish For – P290
by Ana Tejano
- Fall Like Rain – P250
by Tara Frejas (That’s me!)
- Paper Planes Back Home – P250
- The “Forget You” Brew – P200
by Yeyet Soriano
- Turning Points P330
- In My Dreams P240
by Jay E. Tria
- Blossom Among Flowers – P280
- Majesty – P200
- Songs of Our Breakup – P250
- Songs to Get Over You – P250
by Kesh Tanglao
- The Real Score – P250 (P350 if bundled with an eBook copy of (un)breakable)
by Chi Yu Rodriguez
- The ByeBye Bouquet – P220
by Chrissie Peria
- All’s Fair in Blog and War – P200
by Ansela Corsino
- The Billionaire’s Price – P350
by Miles Tan
- Finding X – P200
by Arlene Manocot
- Yearning for the One (Poem Anthology) – P180
Please be reminded that most of these books come in limited quantities, so come to the venue early to be able to buy your copies. Or you can always arrange for reservations with the authors through Facebook or Twitter.
Aren’t you glad it’s payday weekend?
April Fools? Nah, April FEELS!
Get your feels ready, because #romanceclass is preparing to serve up loads this coming April! The very first #AprilFeelsDay is happening on April 17, 2016 (that’s a Sunday) at Pegi Waffles, San Juan, Metro Manila–and YOU are cordially invited!
Yes, whether you’re an author, a reader, an artist, or simply someone who has feelings, you are very welcome to join us. A number of activities are in store for you, including #romanceclass live reading, spoken word poetry, romance writing and publishing Q&A, book launches, selling and signing, and even tarot card reading! Entrance fee is P200, inclusive of free snacks and a book (available until supplies last). Now, if that doesn’t excite you, I don’t know what will.
Questions? Here’s an FAQs page for your reference.
In anticipation for #AprilFeelsDay, come join our Photo a Day Challenge which starts TODAY! Check this out:
Follow Romance Class Books on Instagram for more details on the daily challenge, and don’t forget to use the hashtags #romanceclass and #AprilFeelsDay each time you’re posting your challenge. I’m excited to see everyone’s posts . . . and of course, more excited to see you on April 17!
Coming to #AprilFeelsDay? PRE-REGISTER HERE!
My #AprilFeelsDay #photoaday challenge entries are under the cut! ^_^