It’s Linggo ng Musikang Pilipino this week (July 25-31), and just the perfect time to share the second OPM playlist inspired by #romanceclass books. If you’re not sure what this project is about, here’s a brief background as well as the first playlist for you to enjoy.
Click on the Read More button for the playlist and notes from this month’s contributors. If you haven’t yet read the featured books, don’t worry–links to purchase them will be included in the post. Feel free to check them out!
And we are at it AGAIN! #RomanceClass is having another bookish event on Saturday, July 23, from 3:00-6:00 PM at the Trinoma Cinema Lobby (4/F Trinoma Mall, Quezon City) and you are invited! Here’s what you need to know:
Oh, and did I mention entrance is FREE? Yeap. Entrance is FREE. So, shall we see you on Saturday? Kitakits! <3
It’s always good news when someone from the Filipino writing community releases something new, and this year’s seen a lot of them so far! (Great job, everyone!) Today, I’m bringing your attention to a new book by friend and author Stella Torres. Crushingly Close is coming out on July 19!
Crushingly Close
by Stella TorresAt twenty-four years old, Agnes Escueta has risen from the ranks to become a producer for Sports Tonight. No one can touch her, it seems—not even crush-worthy anchorman Daniel Ferrer, who she gets to work with every single day. When a road trip to Indonesia throws Agnes and Daniel together, they find themselves working in close quarters. It doesn’t take long before Agnes finds herself being charmed by Daniel, and her defenses start to melt with his touch. With deadlines looming and a big game coming, Agnes must figure out how to let Daniel into her life without risking her professional reputation—and without breaking her own heart.
Click on the Read More button for an excerpt of Crushingly Close.
Filipino authors and readers chat about different topics every Friday, and we’d love to hear your voice in this conversation! Join us. Track the #FilipinoBookFriday hashtag and jump into the conversation whenever you’re ready!
I’m hosting this Friday’s chat with Maria Criselda Santos, by the way. Check this out:
On Friday, we’ll be talking about the fantasy genre in Philippine popular literature. We’ll do #FaveFive as well, where we recommend our five favorite fantasy books by Filipino authors. Do you have your own list? Well, get ready with them then, because I’m pretty sure there will be a lot of us looking for great recommendations.
Chat with you on Friday! <3
Time for another giveaway, folks! This time, I’m very proud to introduce this crime novella by Filipino author and good friend, Georgette S. Gonzales. Classified is one of the sixteen new crime fiction books launched last June 25 at The Study by Enderun at The Podium. Here’s what it’s all about:
Classified
Danilo Halili was not an investigative journalist. He was simply a photographer who accompanied the publication’s news reporter to cover the city-wide festivities held in that town in Quezon. But his curiosity was piqued when he overheard something he was not supposed to hear. And we all know what they say about curiosity killing the cat…
Available on Amazon
I’m trying something new this time and running this giveaway on Instagram and Twitter. If you’re not following me on any of those two platforms yet, please do so now. I’m @twostepflight on Instagram, and @tarafrejas on Twitter.
Here are the giveaway posts:
There will be two winners for this giveaway: one will get a signed paperback copy of the book (PH only), and the other will get a digital copy (open to international participants). Winners will be announced on July 31, 2016.
Get in touch with author Georgette S. Gonzales through: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Website
Good luck! <3