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My sister Myrna
By Luis H. Francia In my mind’s eye, I can see my ‘ate,’ or older sister Myrna here, possibly as a ‘babaylan,’ part of a religious community more solidly rooted in folk beliefs than the Catholic Church and more empowering of her as a woman. I remember attending her 25th anniversary celebration as a nun […]
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Mia Alvar wins $25K PEN/Bingham Prize for debut story collection ‘In the Country’
PEN America named Mia Alvar winner of the 2016 PEN/Robert W. Bingham Prize for Debut Fiction on April 11 at a ceremony in New York for her short story collection “In the Country.” Published by Alfred A. Knopf, “In the Country” comprises nine stories giving voice to the Filipino diaspora as its characters reflect on […]
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5 hard lessons for comic book creators: ‘Comic Cons can be a drain on the wallet’
By Ramon Gil They say we are in a Golden Age for comic books. With all the movies and strides in technology and diversity within the industry, I believe that’s true. It’s also true for a select few creators who are getting their just rewards and recognition from fans and peers. But for the vast […]
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Rommy and Beth: A love story like no other and it bloomed in NYC
By Cristina DC Pastor How often does it happen that while writing his memoir, an author takes a coincidental detour and writes someone else’s life story? It happened to broadcast journalist David Hyatt. He was nine chapters into his memoir as a foreign correspondent in Southeast Asia for Voice of America when his book took […]
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‘Run, Dad, Run!’ a storybook for fathers and sons to read together
By Cristina DC Pastor Broadcast executive Joseph Jerome Francia is the occasional New York City visitor. Once or twice a year, he comes to town both for business and pleasure. As Vice President and head of International Operations of GMA Network, Inc. in Manila, he visits NYC to check in on programming partners, and occasionally […]
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Suspense thriller explores dark side of grief
Author Jason Tanamor’s new novel, “Drama Dolls,” is an intimate dark, psychological, suspenseful thriller about loss and obsession, survival and grief, and the desiring need to take control of one’s own life. This new psychological thriller revolves around Jeffrey’s bizarre, yet disturbing, world. “I saw a documentary about grown men who dressed up as dolls. […]
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An American family’s experience of life under the Nazi regime
By Wendell Gaa I am eagerly anticipating my visit to Germany later this month where I will have the splendid opportunity to spend time with my Filipino-German relatives who reside in the country’s southern Bavarian region, where I can indulge myself its rich Western heritage which has had such a huge impact on Europe and […]
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Finding lessons, hilarity in Gene Del Carmen’s collection of short stories
By Maricar CP Hampton For New Jersey accountant Gene Del Carmen, it was his mother’s legacy of being a “great storyteller” that inspired him to write short stories and compile them into the recently published “The Pork Bun Heist and Other Stories.” The collection of nine stories focuses on the possibility of transformation and a […]
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Michigan writer publishes comic books inspired by Philippine folklore
By Cristina DC Pastor Bayani, a boy of 11, is desperately trying to care for his sick father, a fisherman, and keep food on the table for his family. Unfortunately, the sun has been shining down on the islands for the last month and night refuses to fall. The land is growing parched from the […]