You're using a story as a veil. Old, rich, and deeply rooted in witchcraft, the Petronio family's youngest daughter is getting married. There's just one problem: the mother of the bride, Mutya, is an evil witch—and she's out for vengeance. Kelly hasn't been planning weddings for very long, but she takes the job despite her … Continue reading Pages Review | Mirror Marked by Vida Cruz-Borja
Farewell and Thank You 2021 The best thing about having my own blog is that I can simply ignore the fact that this post is about a month late than should be acceptable. 2021 was an awesome and productive year for me, pandemic notwithstanding, and so it would be a shame not to say goodbye … Continue reading My Year In Books 2021 + What’s Next 2022
"But what is tougher is the waiting -- waiting for someone to ask, for someone who gets it."KB Meniado my collection so far! OK to BE is a monthly zine project featuring everyday adventures by creators for creators. The project is headed/edited/curated by the amazing KB Meniado of heykebe, a Filipina creative and editor. She … Continue reading OK to BE: A Work in Progress | “Postpartum” by Yours Truly
"It would be the plant that lived." George, a fern, doesn’t appreciate being bought by Brenda at Garden Palace. And he certainly doesn’t appreciate being trapped in her house of humans. He yearns to be with the plants outside in the garden. With time, George learns to trust Brenda and think of her as his … Continue reading Pages Review | “The House Plant” A Short Story by Jeremy Ray
"Feet on the ground, eyes to the sky. Gaeon ride with us all." As a second invasion by the Empire threatens the nomads of the Great Steppe, a new generation of leaders must mend the broken alliances of their fathers or face certain destruction. Vacant Steppes is a Mongolia-inspired epic fantasy novel about inheritance, family, … Continue reading Book Giveaway PH | “Vacant Steppes” by Steven Sy
