PALH (Philippine American Literary House) announces the release of the US edition of Cecilia Manguerra Brainard’s short story collection, Acapulco at Sunset and Other Stories. The book is available from Amazon on sale for $11.95: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1953716075 First published in the Philippines in 1995, the book collects seventeen stories inspired by the author’s Filipino and Filipino … [Read more...] about CECILIA BRAINARD’S BOOK ACAPULCO AT SUNSET AND OTHER STORIES REISSUED
Cecilia’s Opinion of 2020 “Scream”
This is my opinion of 2020, with acknowledgement of Edvard Munch's "The Scream." Tags: #writerswhodrawandsketch … [Read more...] about Cecilia’s Opinion of 2020 “Scream”
CECILIA BRAINARD’S BOOK ~ WOMAN WITH HORNS & OTHER STORIES ~ REISSUED
CECILIA BRAINARD’S WOMAN WITH HORNS & OTHER STORIES REISSUED PALH (Philippine American Literary House) announces the release of the US Edition of Cecilia Manguerrra Brainard’s short story collection, Woman with Horns and Other Stories. First published in the Philippines in 1987, the reception of Cecilia Manguerra Brainard’s first book has been extraordinary. Her mythical place “Ubec” (Cebu … [Read more...] about CECILIA BRAINARD’S BOOK ~ WOMAN WITH HORNS & OTHER STORIES ~ REISSUED
Contemporary Fiction by Filipinos in America, book in Kindle
The collection of short stories, CONTEMPORARY FICTION BY FILIPINOS IN AMERICA edited by Cecilia Manguerra Brainard, is available on Kindle. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08HPK6J7W This book is a follow-up of the collection, Fiction by Filipinos in America. Contemporary Fiction by Filipinos in America collects 26 stories by Filipino American authors including (in no particular order): Fatima … [Read more...] about Contemporary Fiction by Filipinos in America, book in Kindle
Fiction by Filipinos in America, Fiction, Kindle Edition on Sale
PALH (Philippine American Literary House) announces the release of the US edition of the collection of short stories, FICTION BY FILIPINOS IN AMERICA, edited by Cecilia Manguerra Brainard. The book is available from Amazon for $17.95: <https://www.amazon.com/dp/1953716059>. It is also available in Kindle form: <https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08KYY1FVP>. The book collects short fiction … [Read more...] about Fiction by Filipinos in America, Fiction, Kindle Edition on Sale
Sea shell projects by Cecilia
I have been creating stuff from seashells that I bought years ago in Palawan. I had bought shell windchimes that eventually disintegrated but I saved the shells and recently used them again. tags: arts and crafts handicrafts seashells windchimes dividers garden decor … [Read more...] about Sea shell projects by Cecilia
#CopingwithCovid Interview of Cecilia Brainard by DJ Billie of 95.9 Star FM Bacolod
Here's the link to the Interview of Cecilia Brainard by DJ Billie of 95.9 Star FM Bacolod on #CopingWithCovid in the US: https://www.facebook.com/starfmbacolod/videos/3269768436443226/?sfnsn=mo&extid=xdgDunmJWnmjpxPb … [Read more...] about #CopingwithCovid Interview of Cecilia Brainard by DJ Billie of 95.9 Star FM Bacolod
Eve La Salle Caram & Cecilia Brainard Authors of Two Novellas
Autbors of two novellas in the book PLEASE, SAN ANTONIO! & MELISANDE IN PARIS, Eve La Salle Caram and Cecilia Brainard. The novellas are set in Rome and Paris about women seeking healing. Amazon has both hard copy and Kindle formats of this book on sale. It is also available from Barnes and Noble Online, in which there is a nice review of it that says: "Great Summer Read that Takes … [Read more...] about Eve La Salle Caram & Cecilia Brainard Authors of Two Novellas
Cecilia Brainard Updates on Filipino & Filipino American Books by PALHBOOKS
Cecilia Brainard (owner and manager of PALHBOOKS.com) gives an update on the Filipino and Filipino American books published by Philippine American Literary House (PALH), palhbooks.com. It's also on YouTube here - link below. The narrative is pasted below: https://youtu.be/bbl9JO8qcUk Cecilia Brainard here, writer editor and publisher of PALH or Philippine American Literary House. I’d like … [Read more...] about Cecilia Brainard Updates on Filipino & Filipino American Books by PALHBOOKS
Interview of Cecilia Brainard by DJBillie of 95.9 Star FM Bacolod
Interview of Ceciila Brainard by DJBillie of 95.9 Star FM Bacolod will air soon: In California, it will air on Friday, September 4, 2020 at 6 p.m. In the Philippines, it will air on Saturday September 5, 2020 at 9 a.m. in the Philippines. We discussed how life is in the US (for me) during this time of Coronavirus, what my concerns are, what the situation is like here in the US, what my message is … [Read more...] about Interview of Cecilia Brainard by DJBillie of 95.9 Star FM Bacolod
Good night, Gilda Cordero Fernando
Standing: Cecilia Brainard, Marily Orosa, Felice Sta. Maria; seated Gilda Cordero Fernando I must confess that I hardly slept last night, and it had to do with the passing of Gilda Cordero Fernando. That with the stresses of Covid and politics kept me awake until around 4 am. Gilda graduated from St. Theresa's College, which I also attended, and so even when I was in high school, … [Read more...] about Good night, Gilda Cordero Fernando
Kindle Release of Two Novellas by Eve La Salle Caram & Cecilia Brainard
PALH (Philippine American Literary House) announces the Kindle release of two novellas, PLEASE, SAN ANTONIO! by Eve La Salle Caram & MELISANDE IN PARIS by Cecilia Manguerra Brainard: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08GL7D81T The book. a Special International edition of PALH, collects two delightful novellas written by award-winning authors about women who journey to Rome and Paris and find … [Read more...] about Kindle Release of Two Novellas by Eve La Salle Caram & Cecilia Brainard
Herminia Meñez Coben Reviews The Newspaper Widow by Cecilia Manguerra Brainard
Book Review by Herminia Meñez Coben, Ph.D. Professor Emerita from California State University of Sonoma Title: The Newspaper Widow Author: Cecilia Manguerrra Brainard Publisher: University of Santo Tomas Publishing House, 2017, Beato Angelico Bldg., Espana, Manila, Philippines; Available from Amazon in hard copy and in Kindle format Number of pages: 234 pages Softcover, $18.95 in the … [Read more...] about Herminia Meñez Coben Reviews The Newspaper Widow by Cecilia Manguerra Brainard
Fundamentals of Creative Writing by Cecilia Brainard, now on Wattpad
For educational purposes, I've decided to make my book, Fundamentals of Creative Writing, available for free in Wattpad. It is available in Kindle format and I believe Anvil still has some hard copies, but this free digital form will help students. Here's the link: https://www.wattpad.com/943227652-fundamentals-of-creative-writing-by-cecilia Tags: writing, how to write, creative … [Read more...] about Fundamentals of Creative Writing by Cecilia Brainard, now on Wattpad
Kindle Release of Veronica Montes’ Short Story Collection
My publishing house PALH (Philippine American Literary House) announces the release of Benedicta Takes Wing and Other Stories, by Veronica Montes is now available in Kindle < https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08GM9BKSD> It is also available in paperback and hardcover from Amazon. Benedicta Takes Wing and Other Stories is the debut collection of short fiction by Filipino American … [Read more...] about Kindle Release of Veronica Montes’ Short Story Collection
Cecilia Brainard’s Popular Books
Cecilia Manguerra Brainard is the author and editor of over twenty books. Cecilia grew up in the port city of Cebu in Central Philippines, a place that retains its Spanish-Colonial influences, inspiring Cecilia to create her mythical setting called “Ubec” which echoes the Santo Niño Church, triangular Spanish fort, and old buildings and streets of the real Cebu. Her three novels — When the … [Read more...] about Cecilia Brainard’s Popular Books
Interview of Cecilia Brainard by 95.9 Star FM Bacolod
INTERVIEW OF CECILIA MANGUERRA BRAINARD by DJ Billie of 95.0 Star FM Bacolod about Life in the US during Coronavirus Here's the interview: Interview by Ve Ann Joy D. Lumangyao,.LPT (DJ Billie) Disc Jockey 95.9 Star FM Bacolod starfm_bacolod@bomboradyo.info 707-2836 I 441-1670; 09957924803 1. Greetings: I am Cecilia Manguerra Brainard, author and editor of over twenty books, including the … [Read more...] about Interview of Cecilia Brainard by 95.9 Star FM Bacolod
Larger portrait of Remedios Lopez Cuenco by Cecilia Brainard
I made a larger portrait of my great-grandmother Remedios Lopez Cuenco as reference. I had made a smaller study a few days ago. https://ceciliabrainard.com/portrait-of-remedios-lopez-cuenco-by-cecilia-brainard/ Here is an excerpt from my grand-uncle's biography that touches on the life and background of Remedios, who inspired me to write my third novel, The Newspaper … [Read more...] about Larger portrait of Remedios Lopez Cuenco by Cecilia Brainard
Portrait of Remedios Lopez Cuenco by Cecilia Brainard
I made this portrait using the photo of my great-grandmother Remedios Lopez Cuenco as reference. Remedios was the mother of my grandfather (Mariano Jesus Cuenco, who was the father of my mother Concepcion Cuenco Manguerra. Remedios was a force and noted in Philippine history as the first woman publisher. She had inspired me to write my third novel, The Newspaper Widow. … [Read more...] about Portrait of Remedios Lopez Cuenco by Cecilia Brainard
Portrait of Filomena Alesna Cuenco by Cecilia Brainard
I made this portrait of my maternal grandmother, Filomena Alesna Cuenco, in prisma color and pastel, size 9 x 12. Filomena Alesna Cuenco from Carcar; born May 1, 1882, parents: Evaristo Barcenilla Alesna and Cresencia Ynosencia Sanchez Villarosa; parents died when she was young and she and her 2 sisters were raised by 2 old maid aunts; her older sister Placida married Mateo Noel; her younger … [Read more...] about Portrait of Filomena Alesna Cuenco by Cecilia Brainard