Me as a Writer - Interview Questions I answered for Manananggals in the City

 

My book is out on Amazon! Moonlight Eclipse

 

My new book is out on Amazon!

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Moonlight Eclipse is part of a collab. For readers in the Philippines, you may pre-order printed books before Nov. 1. You may also go to Storya Kitchen Makati at 4pm Nov. 5, 2023, to join the launch and get a copy on the spot. I printed limited copies. :-)

Preorder Form: https://forms.gle/kRwSQZK1h4WcuiKF6

MANANANGGAL IN THE CITY Series Collection: A Pinoy Indie Authors Collab

The Tie That Binds by Mayumi Cruz

Naima’s War by Jean Karl Gaverza / Philippine Spirits

Moonlight Eclipse by Maita Rue

One by One by Yeyet Soriano

Maya, At Your Service by Mary Villin / Marigold Andres Uy

Expansion by Mia Daquial

My Girlfriend is a Manananggal by Keira Viresse

My Manananggal Dream by Paola Aliedo

The Groovy Manananggal by Fred Figueroa

Gumalang IP Day

 On August 23, 2023, the people of Barangay Gumalang came together to commemorate the seventh annual Indigenous People's Day (IP Day). Gumalang, a barangay in the Baguio District of Davao, is a living symbol of the rich cultural diversity that makes up the Indigenous population of the area. When compared to its adjacent barangays, Gumalang stands out due to its long tradition of acceptance and tolerance. At the turn of the century, Datu Moncay Maylan Lindasan and his people—including Obo Manobo, Bagobo Klata, and Ata—called this area home. Datu Moncay Lindasan's openness to different cultures allowed the Tagabawa, Tagakaolo, Tausug, and even the Ilocanos to settle there throughout time. These many communities have created a blend of contemporary Gumalang, creating links that represent the very definition of diversity in unity.

Traditional dances and other cultural performances stunned guests as the celebrations began. The people of Gumalang see this day as more than simply a reason to party; it is also a confirmation of their membership in the "tribu," a term that describes the community's common heritage and ideals.