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Infinite Lives, Infinite Deaths: Chillingly Cold Prose Delivers 8 Doses of Fil-Chi Horror

Douglas Candano’s collection of eight stories are all set in one universe that feels so much like ours, but defy Newtonian physics in its population that includes amalgamations of aswang and the Chinese jiangshi, as well as museums that house experiences rather than relics, and historical events with a few monsters thrown in the mix.… Read More Infinite Lives, Infinite Deaths: Chillingly Cold Prose Delivers 8 Doses of Fil-Chi Horror

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How to Write: A Workshop by Penguin SEA Pinay Authors

We all write in our everyday lives. We just write different things. Whether it’s enigmatic Facebook posts set to public but targeting one person in particular, a teacher’s lesson plans, a corporate girlie’s outlines for client pitches, or marketing strategies, there’s something almost magical about the transferring of abstract thought onto a blank page, whether… Read More How to Write: A Workshop by Penguin SEA Pinay Authors

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When A Poet Writes Prose: A review of ASSEMBLING ALICE

It’s always a thrill when an author signs a copy of her book, leaving an imprint of ink that will outlive her. It’s never just a signature; it’s a magical piece of an immortal soul.  When Mookie Katigbak-Lacuesta signed my copy, she wrote: “Hope you enjoy this glimpse into our history.”  When seen against the… Read More When A Poet Writes Prose: A review of ASSEMBLING ALICE

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