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Filipino authors
Author Spotlight: Miguel Syjuco
Posted on April 8, 2022| Posted in Spotlight
We chatted with the grand prize winner of the 2008 Man Asian Literary Prize Miguel Syjuco to know more about I Was the President’s Mistress!!, his life as a writer, and books he always recommends. Read more on the blog.
How to Deal with Rejection: Advice to Writers from Author Mia Manansala
Posted on April 6, 2022| Posted in Events
If you, at some point in your life, have been rejected or you’re currently not in a good place, here are some lessons based on the writer’s personal experiences to help get you through the day and hopefully, encourage you to continue reaching for your dreams. Read more on the blog.
Fast Facts: Things You Didn’t Know About Arsenic and Adobo Author Mia Manansala
Filipino American Mia Manansala, author of Arsenic and Adobo and Homicide and Halo-Halo gave Fully Booked a sneak peak to her writing nook, candle collection, and more as she takes readers on a mini-tour of her home. Read more on the blog.
‘I can’t be accepted unless I accept myself first’: Malaka Gharib on finding her own American Dream
In Fully Booked Chats with Malaka Gharib, the writer and illustrator gave readers a peek on her creative processes and a glimpse on how her graphic memoir came to be. Read some snippets of the interview with Malaka Gharib here.
Bestselling Authors’ Advice for Aspiring Writers to Inspire Them to Reach for Their Dreams
If you’re looking for a source of inspiration to continue the chapter where you’ve left off or finally get started working on your writing prompts, you’ve come to the right place. Check out these helpful tips and advice from bestselling authors to keep you inspired and get you going today.
Having a Hard Time Communicating With Your Boss? Read These Helpful Tips from Leadership Behavior Expert Connson Chou Locke
In her book, Connson Chou Locke shares how to influence people who have more power over them. Here are some practical tips you can apply if you’re having a hard time communicating your thoughts and ideas in your workplace.
Fully Booked Shelf Tour: Malaka Gharib
Take a peek at some of her books, zines, and an edited manuscript of her next book as Malaka Gharib takes readers on a mini tour of her personal space. Read more on the blog.
On to Greater Heights: Erin Entrada Kelly Takes the Leap, Overcomes Fears in New Book
Erin Entrada Kelly's takes the leap as she writes Maybe Maybe Marisol Rainey, a story about her life that she thought was too ordinary, but would later on capture the hearts of kid and adult readers all over the world. Read more on the blog.
Wing of the Locust reminds readers ‘love, family, community exist beyond beauty’
Wing of the Locust doesn’t only offer a coming-of-age story told with boldness and grace, it also teaches values and offers new perspectives to life which young and even mature readers could relate to. Read more on the blog.
Jessica Zafra unveils her secrets to writing & reading more books this quarantine
Here are some helpful and practical tips from Filipino author, columnist, editor, and publisher Jessica Zafra to inspire you to pick up a book or pen to get that story you’re writing going. Read more on the blog.
Staff Picks: Favorite Classics
May 20, 2022
