{ Book Review } Learning to Fall by Mina V. Esguerra

Oh, if only I were brave enough to live like fiction. Then again, that’s what living vicariously is for, right? I’m good at that. I’ll leave the Live Like Fiction challenge to the braver ones. Yes, I can feel you shaking your head sadly at me, universe. I know your feel. I can be brave over something else instead, okay?

Learning to Fall is the fourth Mina V. Esguerra book I’ve finished so far, after Never Just Friends, My Imaginary Ex, and The Harder We Fall. Does that officially make me a fan? ^_^

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Mina V. Esguerra

“Go out with a stereotypical romance novel hero WHO ISN’T YOUR TYPE.”

Avid reader and art student Steph is participating in a monthly blog challenge to Live Like Fiction, and this was the task for October. When Grayson, former co-captain of her university rugby team, walks into her class, she knows it’s meant to be – she has to go out with this guy. Even if she’s never been attracted to big, hunky, athletic types. With Grayson’s “player” reputation off the field, Steph thinks he’ll be good for one date that’ll be worth blogging about, and that’s it.

But you know how it goes: Soon, it becomes more than just one date – and Steph and Grayson are caught up in “living like fiction.” How long can they keep playing their roles before reality steps in?

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Click the Read More link below for my review of Learning To Fall. Not spoiler free, I’m warning you.

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{ Short & Tweet } Episode Three

Because it’s been two weeks since the #StrangeLit bundles were released, and I have been getting nakakakilig comments about The “Forget You” Brew (which really make my very busy days more bearable), let me share with you some of my favorites.

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^ Squeeeeee! <3 Krissy even mentions the film Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind while tweet-reviewing my novella, and while I haven’t yet seen it (I’m so sorry I have this . . . thing), being put in the same category as a film most of my friends like/love is a lovely compliment. Thank you, my dear.

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Join the Hunger Games Cosplay Challenge, Win Tickets to the Movie!

The Hunger Games trilogy has introduced us to a number of colorful, interesting characters, and what better way to celebrate its final film installment than by being the characters, even for a moment? Well, now’s your chance!

The Modworld Popcorn Club is holding an online Hunger Games Cosplay Challenge, and up for grabs are tickets to their special block screening of Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2 on November 21, 2015, 8:00 pm at SM Megamall Cinema 6. Aside from that, winners will be treated to more special prizes from sponsors Enchanted Kingdom, Krispy Kreme, and Jamba Juice.

Joining is easy! Simply snap a photo of yourself cosplaying any Hunger Games character from any of the movies, and submit it through email along with a character reference photo, and you’re done! Click here for more detailed instructions and mechanics.

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#StrangeLit Giveaway: Day 2 [ CLOSED ]

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Here’s the second wave of my #StrangeLit giveaway, and it’s really really easy to join. Check it out:

In The “Forget You” Brew, a drink called Afforgeto Coffee gets served to one of the characters. On the Kaipuhan Kafe menu, the drink is described as A scoop of vanilla-flavored nostalgia drowned with a shot of coffee liqueur. For those who long to forget.

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Click on the image for the original tweet found on @tarafrejas. To join, simply RETWEET the original tweet with your answer to the question and that’s it! You’re qualified for an entry! Easy, right?

Here’s what’s up for grabs this time around:

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Giveaway Prize #2: Mini notebook, two bunny paperclips, one bunny post-it, one pad of sticker stamps, and a Paper Planes Back Home bookmark with a code to download the eBook on Buqo for free! ^_^

The #KillerSeasons bundle is currently selling on Buqo for only P90/$0.99! Take a chance on ten new paranormal/urban fantasy stories by indie Filipino authors. Click here to buy a copy.

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