The Catalogue of Mythology-Inspired Stories

 Good day, everyone!

Presenting to you the Mythology-Inspired Catalogue. It is a collection of books by Pinoy indie Authors that have characters of subject that are inspired or taken from Philippine Myths.

This is for book buyers and book distributors. The details for each book and the author are inside the catalogue.

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New Book Alert! Neph XY: Emergence of Prophecy

 Neph XY: Emergence of Prophecy

Junio journeys through memory and time to uncover his destiny.

Tikbalang. Warrior. Leader. Will he rise or fall?

This new book is all about Junio and his spiral in time. His life isn't going so well. He's being used and abused, fighting a war he feels is pointless, reeling from the absence of his parents and dealing with puberty. Did I mention Junio was only 17 years old? Like in Stanzo's book, he's also 17, looking for the point in life.

Special children were able to gain powers between 7 and 17. They lose their powers at 18. In the meantime, governments, organizations, and even the church are using these children.

Junio hates it, but he still wants to save children. He rescues three of them in a secret lab. Instead of setting them free, he embarks on a wild adventure in time and destiny. 

And maybe, just maybe, his destiny intertwines with Prophecy.

So, who are the bad guys? Meet the 3rd Generation Nephilim, who will do whatever it takes to restore the "good old days" when humans still revered them as gods.

Stanzo - Used to lead his own team. Works for the government of Singapore as a Neph Exterminator. He can turn into a Kapre/giant. Battling depression in his book, he was finally able to heal when he realized that helping children healed his inner turmoil. After losing his powers, he still continues to train children in the orphanage and around the world.

Tino - When he was fifteen, he and his twin, Stanzo, were separated. He was given to China as a Neph exterminator. As he excelled, he became a captain of his own squad. After being sold to Dagon, he developed PTSD.  After losing his powers at 18, he helped Stanzo train the children in the orphanage.

Junio- 17 at the start of his book. He can turn into a Tikbalang, a horse-headed humanoid giant with claws. Because of the twins' training, he was faster and better at fighting. He had a high kill-count and was a powerhouse known to many around the world for his fighting prowess. He works for Interpol, heading his team.

Vampires, Werewolves, Tamawos

Are you Team Vampire or Team Werewolf?

See which one gives you the tingle! 

For Team Vampire, we have Caleb from Care Package Mate (Amazon) and Brad from Mail Order Vampire (Free on this website). Special mention to Johan and King David. By the way, King David has 3 brothers. Might want to write about his story in the future. King David is often mentioned by the Werewolves as the one who got all the Mythicans or creatures of legend out in the open.

For Team Werewolf, you have many to choose from!!! First, we have Anthony and his team from Moonlight Eclipse (Amazon). I might not write about his team, only in passing, because I am moving on to different characters. Also will be doing a new spinoff, the original one that I was working on.

Markus Simeon and the Urbane Pack will be having their own series which will focus on love and the ups and downs or running a resort in Manila during and after Covid. Care Package Mate will connect to this. Markus must have his book because he was the one to tie them all together. Caleb's book should have been second. Argus Urbane , his book is nearly done, will be the third book while his twin Lyka Urbane will be the fourth. It will tie together with Resto Rescue as Rafe Redmoon's adopted daughter will have a book and will tie into this series in the future. Their stories are already in my vomitorium folder (for lack of a better term) and will be completed in the future.

Team Tamawo consists of loner Dante from Dimensional Eclipse (Amazon). He has kids, lots of them. They will be present in the resort and will no doubt be characters in future books. their focus will no longer be in supernatural and human trafficking. Maybe something else.

So, Tamawos are all about family. They don't do well outside family groups. Francisco has his tiny family unit. He wasn't doing so well. Danter, on the other hand, was doing well. Markus and Wolves' treatment of employees made him feel like a part of a big family so they became his family group. When Markus accepted him as an official pack member, his world became right and he felt so happy. 

Is this really how mythological Tamawos operate? We aren't sure as we cannot interview any. What we know is that they do live in groups and they protect natural real estate. That can be waterfalls, a stream or river, a forest, or a grove.

 

Draft2Digital and New Book!

Guess what?

I have a Draft2Digital account. Well, I had a Smashword account that migrated to Draft2Digital. Many of the books have been retired as I put them on Amazon. 

Today, I uploaded a new book to try out D2D's system. If the book isn't out yet, it will be in a couple days.

Here's the book:

What's the book about?

It is a short story about a creature: half-god, half-monster. He escapes the care of a goddess who traverses the underworld. All he cares about is his twin. 

I wrote this story as an exercise in high school. It was our English class and we were tasked to create our own Greek Mythology because that was the lesson of the day. It slept in my messy desk. I typed it up sometime after college and it slept again in my hard drive. Now, I decided it needed to be shared to the world.

The original title was Apocalypsia but I know there's a movie that came out with the same name so I had to think of a new title. Dis, will herald the goddess' return to the mortal realm.

Go to Maita's Books2Digital Portal.

Where to Buy Lagimat

 Hello everyone! Lagimat: Tome of Philippine Death Myths is available during MIBF. It is also available on Amazon. MIBF is on Sept. 11-15, SMX MOA.

Links down below:

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New Book Alert! Lagimat, Tome of Philippine Death Myths

 Lagimat: Tome of Philippine Death Myths, delves into the rich tapestry of Philippine mythology. Explore 61 unique spirits, deities, creatures, and sacred places associated with death across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. This dual-language book, presented in both English and Bisaya, offers a comprehensive guide to the ethno-linguistic groups that honor these entities, revealing the diverse beliefs that shape their cultural landscapes.

Featuring the stunning artwork of 19 talented Filipino artists, Lagimat not only serves as an informative resource but also as a visual celebration of the myths that have been passed down through generations. Each entry invites readers to discover the profound connections between life, death, and the spiritual world in the Philippines, making it an essential addition to the library for anyone interested in folklore, mythology, and cultural heritage.

Book Concept by Maita Rue, Jean Karl Gaverza and Mary Louise Lu

This is the first collaboration between Maita Rue, Jean Karl Gaverza, and Mary Louise Lu. Maita is a multi-genre author who had several books published since 2017. Jean Karl Gaverza is a researcher and author. He has several books including Philippine Spirits and Mythica Obscura. Both concentrate on Philippine mythology. Mary Louise Lu has published short stories with mythical undertones. Together, they conceptualized Lagimat.

Featuring 19 Filipino Artists! 

Maita Rue (18 Artworks plus layout), Mary Louise Lu (3), Donnie Ray Obina (5), Seb de Jesus (4), VexingLex (4), Joll Mark Manabat (4), Michael Sean Talavera (4), David Geralao (3), Niño Acero (3), Andrea Pua (3), Chris Alejado (3), Jerric Miraflores (2), Franzel Mae Mendoza (2), Chris Micu (2), Raven Venida (2), Marius Dideles (2), OOTF (1), Dot Lazo Tiu (1), Enervaugnn (1).

Pre-order Lagimat and other books for MIBF here: https://forms.gle/vmRP9p1AUp6ALore8