BLOG TOUR: #KillerSeasons Author Interview | Chrissie Peria

April 20, 2016 No Comments

First of all, my apologies for this interview being late. There was just a lot of things going on for the past few days and guh, okay, I’ll stop making excuses. Welcome to my (late) stop for the #StrangeLit #KillerSeasons blog tour!

I chose to interview author Chrissie Peria, author of The Last Night of Her Wake, for this stop, and here’s what her story is all about:

The Last Night of Her Wake

There is a wake in Sitio Lumawig.
A young woman, barely seventeen, left her hometown, only to return home in a wooden box.
Brutally murdered, there are no witnesses. Nobody knows what happened. When it happened. Or who did it.
All they know is that there was pain—so much pain in her passing.

As her father keeps vigil over her battered body, a single question keeps him company.
Who is to blame for his daughter’s death?

Buy the #KillerSeasons bundle on Buqo to read this story.
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Click on the Read More button for the interview.

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ON-AIR: #RomanceClass Podcast, Season Finale

April 16, 2016 No Comments

So I thought it would be a great idea to share the last two episodes of the #romanceclass podcast the day before #AprilFeelsDay–because what better way to anticipate tomorrow’s live reading session than with excerpts from Chrissie Peria’s The Kitchen When it Sizzles and Anne Plaza’s In Over Her Head?

Without further ado, here are episodes 9 and 10 of this season’s #romanceclass podcast:

The Kitchen When it Sizzles by Chrissie Peria

SYNOPSIS

Olivia Nadal is an almost perfect girl with an almost perfect life. She has stunning good looks, an exciting job that pays well, men lining up to date her, and a homey little condo she calls her own. The only thing keeping her from perfection is her utter inability to cook.

Enter Nate Olivarez, a hotshot chef who’s filling in for Olivia’s cooking instructor. Sparks fly when they meet, but a fling with the visiting hottie is the last thing Olivia needs. But as things keep heating up in the kitchen, she can’t help but wonder. Can things work out between her and Nate? Or is the sizzle all set to fizzle?

The Kitchen When it Sizzles is available on Amazon and print. You may also find it at National Bookstore outlets nationwide.

Click on the Read More button for In Over Her Head by Anne Plaza.

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Time to Hoard More Books!

April 15, 2016 No Comments

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?

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BLOG TOUR: #DarkestDreams Author Interview | Therese Barleta

March 22, 2016 No Comments

Today is the last day of the #StrangeLit #DarkestDreams blog tour, and the last day to be able to purchase the bundle (10 stories in one!) for only P45! For my stop, I am featuring an interview with the author of When it Rains in Mystic River, Therese Barleta.

When it Rains in Mystic River

Whenever sirens sound off, Naomi is always worried that Seth is somewhere being chased by the police, if not already gunned down by rival gangs that pollute the south side of Boston. “Please help me just this one last time,” Seth would always tell her, but Naomi just wants to live a normal life as a pretend human being, not Seth’s Encantada girlfriend who always bails him out of his shady dealings. As soon as Seth finds an out from this life he’s known forever, he takes the opportunity before Naomi can even say no. How could she when this is the exit they’ve both been waiting for? Or is it a shortcut to their doom?

Buy the #DarkestDreams bundle on Buqo to read this story.
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Therese and I didn’t get to do a face-to-face interview, so Keyword Q&A wasn’t an option. This interview was done entirely via Google Docs (one of our favorite online resources), snuck in between answering e-mails and doing other work-related tasks.

Click on the Read More button below to read the rest of the interview.

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April Fools? Nah, April FEELS!

March 18, 2016 No Comments

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! ^_^