Recap of recent Hot Off the Press Readings 5th Filipino American International Book Festival - The Hot Off the Press Literary Readings at the recent Filipino American International Book Festival were held last Saturday October 12, 2019, at the Koret Auditorium, San Francisco Main Library. Each reading showcased up to 10 authors promoting new books. In less than ten minutes, they talk about or … [Read more...] about Recap of Hot Off the Press Readings at #FilAmBookFest
Cecilia Brainard’s October Literary Events — HOTP & Book Talks
Cecilia Brainard will be in two literary events this October. First, she will moderate Hot Off the Press Literary Readings at the Filipino American International Book Festival at the Koret Auditorium, San Francisco Main Library, 100 Larkin Street, San Francisco, CA 94102, on Saturday October 12, 2019 at 12:45 pm and at 4 p.m. Cecilia will also read from her work at the 12:45 … [Read more...] about Cecilia Brainard’s October Literary Events — HOTP & Book Talks
Cecilia Brainard at Book Talks, Philippine Expressions Bookshop
Cecilia Brainard, Jules DelGallego, Myles A. Garcia, Paulino Lim, Jr., Alexander Villarasa will read and discuss their books at Philippine Expressions Bookshop on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, from 3 - 6 p.m. Cecilia will read and talk about the new Philippine edition of her World War Two novel, When the Rainbow Goddess Wept. Contact info@philippinebookshop.com for more … [Read more...] about Cecilia Brainard at Book Talks, Philippine Expressions Bookshop
Hot Off the Press Literary Readings, #FilAmBookFest SF, CA Oct. 12, 2019
Filipino and Filipino American authors with recent published books will showcase their books at the HOT OFF THE PRESS Literary Readings at the Fifth Filipino American International Book Festival at the San Francisco Main Library, 100 Larkin Street, San Francisco, CA 94102, on Saturday October 12, 2019 at 12:45 pm and at 4 p.m. Cecilia Brainard is the host and moderator of HOTP Literary … [Read more...] about Hot Off the Press Literary Readings, #FilAmBookFest SF, CA Oct. 12, 2019
Cecilia Brainard Publications in Philippine PEN Journal & The Silliman Journal
I just discovered these links to articles that I wrote published in Philippine PEN Journal and The Silliman Journal: "The Island of the Living Dead" (Chapter from my novel, The Newspaper Widow) published in Philippine PEN Journal, HEALING, edited by Hermie Beltran, Jr., PEN International, 2014. page 15, Click on the link below:http://www.philippinepen.ph/Journal.pdf l-r: Shivaji Das … [Read more...] about Cecilia Brainard Publications in Philippine PEN Journal & The Silliman Journal
Cecilia Brainard Childhood Pictures
I'm sharing two childhood pictures that I recently cleaned up. The first one is the only surviving picture of me as an infant. This shows my oldest sister Vicky carrying me, my sister Ana, and my brother Jess or Junior. This photo was taken in our temporary home in Talisay, Cebu. We stayed there for a few years after World War II, while my parents built our home in Cebu City behind the … [Read more...] about Cecilia Brainard Childhood Pictures
September Reading by Asian American Women Writers
I'll be reading with some members of that awesome women's group, PAAWWW (Pacific Asian American Women Writers-West) on September 21, 2019, from 2-4 p.m. at 1952 W. 162nd Street, Gardena, CA 90247. Thanks to Timothy Toyota for organizing this event. Please join us. I'm sharing a- 1980s Photo taken after a reading that included Wanda Coleman Front L-R: Amy Uyematsu, Akemi … [Read more...] about September Reading by Asian American Women Writers
Cecilia Brainard Sketch of Cebu’s “Tartanilla” Carriage
My cats usually hover near me when I'm writing or doing artwork. Che was particularly interested in the following work. It's an image of the tartanilla, a horse drawn carriage found only in Cebu. This is part of my ongoing sketches of memories from my childhood. Stay tuned! #graycat #tabby #sketching # drawing #Cebu #tartanilla … [Read more...] about Cecilia Brainard Sketch of Cebu’s “Tartanilla” Carriage
HOT OFF THE PRESS Literary Readings, FilAm Book Festival, October 12–13, 2019
Here are some Filipino and Filipino American authors who will be reading at the HOT OFF THE PRESS Literary Readings at the Fifth Filipino American International Book Festival in San Francisco, October 12 and 13, 2019: Ivy Alvarez, author of Diaspora Volume L (Paloma Press, 2019 Ivy Alvarez is the author of verse novel Disturbance (Wales: Seren, 2013). A MacDowell Colony, and Hawthornden … [Read more...] about HOT OFF THE PRESS Literary Readings, FilAm Book Festival, October 12–13, 2019
Japan: A Thoughtful Travelogue by Cecilia Brainard in Positively Filipino
Please visit this link to read my article, "Japan: A Thoughtful Travelogue", published by Positively Filipino. I'm pasting the first part of the article. "My Filipino friends have raved about their trips to Japan. Availing of Philippine Airlines’ or Cebu Pacific’s discounted fares, they use Osaka as their base from which to visit other parts of the country. Even though they … [Read more...] about Japan: A Thoughtful Travelogue by Cecilia Brainard in Positively Filipino
Bamboo Reed Paintings by Cecilia Brainard
Fuente Osmena Park, Cebu, Philippines (copyright 2019 by Cecilia Brainard) I've been experimenting some more with bamboo reed painting. I also use barbecue stick for finer work. I like the energy, the unruly and wild feeling of reed painting. Here are two reed paintings based on my memories of my birth city, Cebu, Philippines. Kiosk of Magellan's Cross, Cebu, Philippines (copyright … [Read more...] about Bamboo Reed Paintings by Cecilia Brainard
Interviews of Cecilia Manguerra Brainard by the Media and Researchers
Following are some Interviews by the media and by researchers of Cecilia Manguerra Brainard Rappler Interview of Cecilia Brainard, 2019, l-r: Lilibeth Frondoso, Ceciia Brainard, Miriam Grace Go Interviews Interview by Shiela Mae P. Abas https://cbrainard.blogspot.com/2015/10/interview-cecilia-brainards-novel.html#more Interview by Christopher Abadilla, University of the Philippines, … [Read more...] about Interviews of Cecilia Manguerra Brainard by the Media and Researchers
Interviews of Cecilia Manguerra Brainard by Rappler
Here are the links to two interviews by RAPPLER of CECILIA MANGUERRA BRAINARD 1. Rappler's Miriam Grace Go interviews Cecilia Manguerra Brainard on July 8, 2019: Cecilia Manguerra Brainard on Writing About Her Two Homes 2. Rappler's Miriam Grace Go does a podcast Interview of Cecilia Manguerra Brainard, released August 8, 2019: Love of Country: Can a Patriot Love Two … [Read more...] about Interviews of Cecilia Manguerra Brainard by Rappler
Brainard Novel Launched at Manila’s #Solidaridad Bookshop
The photo shows l-r, standing: Tillic Lorayes, Cynthia Posa, Virgilio Reyes Jr., Cecilia Brainard, Paulo Angelo Lopez Apolinar, Charlson Ong ; Seated l-r: Nelson Navarro F. Sionil Jose, Amado Ma. Guerrero. Last July 6, 2019, the Philippine edition of my novel WHEN THE RAINBOW GODDESS WEPT (UST Publishing House) was launched at Solidardiad Bookshop, 531 Padre Faura, Ermita, Manila, at 5 … [Read more...] about Brainard Novel Launched at Manila’s #Solidaridad Bookshop
Authors Cecilia Brainard & Giovanni Jose at #CebuLitFest
Authors Cecilia Manguerra Brainard (ceciliabrainard.com) and Giovanni Jose (GiovanniOrtega.com) will be at the #CebuLitFest on June 29-30, 2019, Ayala Terraces, Ayala Center, Cebu City, Philippines, to talk and sign copies of their books. Look for them at the table of PALH (Philippine American Literary House). The Festival runs from 10 in the morning until evening each day. PALH will also be … [Read more...] about Authors Cecilia Brainard & Giovanni Jose at #CebuLitFest
Philippines Graphic Review Brainard’s Novel ‘Magdalena’
PHILIPPINES GRAPHIC BOOK REVIEW OF CECILIA BRAINARD’S NOVEL “MAGDALENA” Philippines Graphic Literary Editor and Associate Editor of the Philippines Graphic, Alma Anonas-Carpio, reviews the novel MAGDALENA by Cecilia Manguerra Brainard. Brainard will be at the #CebuLitFest on June 29 and 30, 2019, Ayala Terraces, Cebu City, Philippines, to talk about her works and sign copies of her … [Read more...] about Philippines Graphic Review Brainard’s Novel ‘Magdalena’
Philippine Edition of Cecilia Brainard’s War Novel at #CebuLitFest
PHILIPPINE EDITION OF CECILIA BRAINARD’S WAR NOVEL AT THE #CEBULITFEST The Philippine edition of Cecilia Manguerra Brainard’s novel, When the Rainbow Goddess Wept, will be released by the University of Santo Tomas Publishing House. The author, Cecilia Manguerra Brainard, will be at the Cebu Literary Festival (CebuLitFest) on June 29 and 30, 2019, Ayala Center, Cebu, Philippines, to celebrate … [Read more...] about Philippine Edition of Cecilia Brainard’s War Novel at #CebuLitFest
Jewish, Russian, and Indochinese Refugees in the Philippines
Many people are unaware that the Philippines provided safe haven to Jewish, Russian, and Indochinese refugees. In the late 1930s, 1,200 German and Austrian Jews fled the Holocaust of Europe and found refuge in Manila. The plan for the rescue reportedly came about during regular poker games which included Philippine President Manuel Quezon, an American official Paul McNutt, Col. Dwight … [Read more...] about Jewish, Russian, and Indochinese Refugees in the Philippines
Manila Times Book Review: Cecilia Brainard’s Novel The Newspaper Widow
Book Review: The Newspaper Widow: A cut above other whodunits by Faye Valencia, May 12, 2019, The Manila Times https://www.manilatimes.net/the-newspaper-widow-a-cut-above-other-whodunits/553054/?fbclid=IwAR3-AdSGYnAD11rv0xVmFzvjO6b0SXX3jbVPpAqXFW16xbQr0_DOvUUeRtM FOR the most part, crime fiction, also called the “whodunit,” is considered escapist entertainment. After all, it follows a … [Read more...] about Manila Times Book Review: Cecilia Brainard’s Novel The Newspaper Widow
Concepcion Cuenco Manguerra 1932 Cebu Carnival Queen Article
I came across this article and magazine cover (Sunstar Weekend 9/1/1996) featuring my mother, Concepcion Cuenco Manguerra. She was Cebu's 1931 Carnival Queen. Read also: Death of a Carnival Queen Mother's Day: Remembering My Mother Concepcion Cuenco Manguerra Lucy Urgello Miller's Glimpses of Old Cebu Cebu Politics Philippines: Cebu's Cuencoi Family in 1932 Tags: #Cebu #Philippines … [Read more...] about Concepcion Cuenco Manguerra 1932 Cebu Carnival Queen Article