One-on-one with San Rafael Author, Leila Rispens-Noel
San Rafael, a romance story set in Martial Law, softly launched this December with the first batch of print completely sold out. We sat one-on-one with San Rafael author.
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San Rafael, a romance story set in Martial Law, softly launched this December with the first batch of print completely sold out. We sat one-on-one with San Rafael author.
Beyond the barriers of traditional publishing, self-publishing offers a plethora of opportunities that empower writers to explore literary and artistic horizons, helping them to realize their literary ambitions, connect with readers, and, most importantly, contribute to the ever-evolving sphere of Filipino literature.
Over the decades, women have proven that they also hold their rightful place in literature, whether they are writing feminist pieces, romance, or inspirational poetry. This Women’s Month, 8letters Bookstore & Publishing proudly presents six women writers whose poems inspire us to love, hope, and have faith. Refreshed from Brooks Along the…
Feature interview by Cris Santos Gibson Perez is no stranger to sadness. For the past 10 years, he has chronicled his emotional journeys as a coping mechanism, in his unique way of self-love and self-preservation. The result? His poetry collection, all the little, lonely, and forgotten things (ALLFT). Get up…
Interview by Cris Santos Hi, Marie! Tell us about your poetry collection, Petal by Petal. What was your inspiration for this? I’m really inspired by the stories of flowers. I’m fascinated by what they might observe in their surroundings. If only they could talk, imagine the wisdom they would share!…
Musician-composer Rommel V. Carrera is no stranger to the limelight. The former semi-professional musician and songwriter released a major label in the 1990s and has won a songwriting award from the Cultural Center of the Philippines. This time, however, Rommel embarks on another career—that of writing and publishing. His debut…
One of the feelings we get when we enter a bookstore is being overwhelmed by where to start browsing. Each turn promises a new set of adventures. Next time you enter the Fully Booked branches located at High Bonifacio, Mall of Asia, and Ayala Cebu, make sure to watch out…
The literary landscape for #Pinoyscifi is broadening, thanks to a variety of published works that 8Letters has been accepting and releasing. Early November we launched Cabal of the Dark Sefiroth, the newest addition to 8letters’ sci-fi imprint. Doc Vince, author of Cabal, categorizes his novel as mature sci-fi that attempts…
The Philippines is known for its strong ties to Catholicism, spanning a long and rich history of traditions and faith in the Church. At the heart of these traditions lies Manila, particularly Quiapo, where the annual Black Nazarene processions are held. It is no wonder that author and columnist Ingming…
The brain has its own way of resuscitating itself and it gave me this concept story. I think it’s [because of] hope—the epinephrine that revives anyone even in the most dire of situations. It drugged me into writing a life (sic), despite inevitable death, is given a chance by destiny to live longer a bit but in a grander way.
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