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World War Two Heroes Cebu Philippines

February 15, 2022 by admin Leave a Comment

Please read my blogs on World War Two Heroes of Cebu, Philippines World War Two Heroes of Cebu Philippines Alfonso Escaño Corominas, Sr. https://cbrainard.blogspot.com/2022/02/world-war-two-hero-alfonso-escano.html Dr. Colonel Emilio Veloso Osmeña https://cbrainard.blogspot.com/2022/02/world-war-two-in-cebu-dr-col-emilio.html   Conrado Colina … [Read more...] about World War Two Heroes Cebu Philippines

Filed Under: Nonfiction, Uncategorized Tagged With: Pacific War, World War II, World War Two, WWII

Cebu Carnival Queens Philippines from 1914–1941

January 29, 2022 by admin Leave a Comment

I wrote a blog about Cebu Carnival Queens - click here https://cbrainard.blogspot.com/2022/01/cebu-carnival-queens-philippines-from.html I did research for a couple of articles about Cebu's Carnival Queens. Here's the link to Positively Filipino, which published the article. In a nutshell, Cebu celebrated the Carnival similar to that in Manila. While Manila's Carnival started in 1908, Cebu … [Read more...] about Cebu Carnival Queens Philippines from 1914–1941

Filed Under: Nonfiction, Uncategorized Tagged With: Carnival Queen, Cebu Carnival Queens

Author Cecilia Brainard Gives Talk on UBEC: CEBU REIMAGINED, Cebuano Studies Center

January 19, 2022 by admin Leave a Comment

Via Bea Lastimosa of the University of San Carlos Cebuano Studies Center: After a brief hiatus, the Vicente Sotto Lecture Series will resume with a lecture by renowned writer Cecilia Brainard on February 19, 2022 from 10:00 -11:30 AM, Philippine time. NOTE: Philippine time; Sat. Feb. 19, 2022, 10-11:30 a.m. is California time: Fri, Feb. 18, 2022, 6 -7:30 pm. In her lecture titled "Ubec: Cebu … [Read more...] about Author Cecilia Brainard Gives Talk on UBEC: CEBU REIMAGINED, Cebuano Studies Center

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Remembering Dr. Herbert Zipper #WorldWarTwo survivor

January 18, 2022 by admin Leave a Comment

    In around 1992 I met an elderly gentleman Dr. Herbert Zipper, who had been a Jewish composer-conductor in Germany in the 1930s when Hitler was chancellor. Zipper was picked up and sent to Dachau where he organized an orchestra that gave clandestine concerts from an abandoned latrine. He was released from Buchenwald and he went to Manila to reunite and marry the love of his life Trudl … [Read more...] about Remembering Dr. Herbert Zipper #WorldWarTwo survivor

Filed Under: Nonfiction, Uncategorized Tagged With: Holocaust, World War II, World War Two, WWII

Reflections on the Passing of Philippine National Artist F. Sionil Jose by Cecilia Brainard

January 11, 2022 by admin Leave a Comment

Author Cecilia Manguerra Brainard writes a tribute for Philippine National Artist for Literature F. Sionil Jose who recently passed away. https://ph.news.yahoo.com/frankie-tessie-reflections-passing-f-104700835.html The article also appeared in Sunstar Cebu with more pictures: Tags: #Nationalartist #Philippinenovelist #Filipinonovelist #Philippinenationalartist #FSionilJose … [Read more...] about Reflections on the Passing of Philippine National Artist F. Sionil Jose by Cecilia Brainard

Filed Under: Nonfiction, Uncategorized Tagged With: F. Sionil Jose, Filipino authors, National Artist

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL OF US — 2022

December 31, 2021 by admin Leave a Comment

Happy New Year to all of us! 2022 An Old Irish Blessing May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind always be at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face, and rains fall soft upon your fields. And until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of His hand.   #Philippineauthor #filipinoauthor #happynewyear #happynewyear2022 #happy2022 … [Read more...] about HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL OF US — 2022

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Author Cecilia Brainard Talk University of Santo Tomas CCWLS

December 18, 2021 by admin Leave a Comment

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4Y0aSYxs3Q Filipino FilAm Author Cecilia Manguerra Brainard gives a talk for the University of Santo Tomas Center for Creative Writing and Literary Studies. This is part of their UST International Writers and Scholars Series. This same video can be viewed in the Facebook site of UST Center for Creative Writing and Literary Studies: … [Read more...] about Author Cecilia Brainard Talk University of Santo Tomas CCWLS

Filed Under: Nonfiction, Uncategorized Tagged With: books literature Cebu Philippines

Author Cecilia Brainard on Reading for Philippine National Book Week 2021

November 24, 2021 by admin Leave a Comment

Author Cecilia Brainard on Why You Should Read for the 87th #NationalBookWeek Philippines https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPKIM7YIpHw #Reading #Filipinoauthors #Filipinobooks #Philippineliterature … [Read more...] about Author Cecilia Brainard on Reading for Philippine National Book Week 2021

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Author Cecilia Brainard Blessing This Thanksgiving Weekend 2021

November 21, 2021 by admin Leave a Comment

This Thanksgiving Weekend, I would like to share this blessing with all of you. Please continue to take care and keep safe. Thank you all for your support especially to those who have taken the extra mile (you know who you are). Here is the blessing to those who who don't have time to watch the short video: May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May … [Read more...] about Author Cecilia Brainard Blessing This Thanksgiving Weekend 2021

Filed Under: Nonfiction, Uncategorized Tagged With: Christmas, holidays, Thanksgiving

Portrait of Author Cecilia Brainard by Filipino Artist Tony Perez

November 18, 2021 by admin Leave a Comment

The Filipino Artist did an oil portrait of me. It's finished and waiting for me to pick it up. This will have to wait until the pandemic is under control and I can travel again. In the meantime, Here are pictures of his work. Tags: #Filipinoartist #Filipinoart #Filipinoauthor … [Read more...] about Portrait of Author Cecilia Brainard by Filipino Artist Tony Perez

Filed Under: Nonfiction, Uncategorized Tagged With: oil portrait

Cecilia Brainard Book at the Manila International Book Fair #MIBF

November 17, 2021 by admin Leave a Comment

  Here's the short video promo I did for the Manila International Book Fair on behalf of the University of Santo Tomas Publishing House. This is airing today along with others by USTPH authors, live on the MIBF site. I'm sharing this video for your convenience. My book and my other USTPH Titles (SELECTED SHORT STORIES BY CECILIA MANGUERRA BRAINARD, WHEN THE RAINBOW GODDESS WEPT, … [Read more...] about Cecilia Brainard Book at the Manila International Book Fair #MIBF

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Certificate of Recognition from LEAP, Inc. 2011

November 9, 2021 by admin Leave a Comment

Thanks to the Literature Educators Association of the Philippines. Inc. for this Certificate. The leaders did everything gracefully and efficiently, and really it was my privilege to share what I know to Literature teachers. I wish them the best in their important work of teaching young people, not just how to write or read fine literature, but to think critically.  Read … [Read more...] about Certificate of Recognition from LEAP, Inc. 2011

Filed Under: Nonfiction, Uncategorized Tagged With: books literature Cebu Philippines

Cecilia Brainard Talk to Literature Teachers, International Conference LEAP ICLE2021

November 8, 2021 by admin Leave a Comment

Video of Cecilia Brainard Talk to Literature teachers, International Conference LEAP ICILE2021, Part 1 Cecilia Brainard's Talk "Literature as a Coping Strategy", Delivered at the International Conference on Literature Education, Oct. 28, 2021. The conference aimed to address the pressing concerns of Literature Teacher on teaching literature during this time of Covid. It likewise sought to … [Read more...] about Cecilia Brainard Talk to Literature Teachers, International Conference LEAP ICLE2021

Filed Under: Nonfiction, Uncategorized Tagged With: Philippine literature education

Three Zoom Recordings in One Afternoon!

November 5, 2021 by admin Leave a Comment

I did three, I repeat three, Zoom recordings today for future releases, one for a book fair, another for an International Authors Series, and the last is a Christmas reading. I will let you know when the recordings are released. I'll be focusing on homey things in preparation for the Holidays. Baking fruitcake and cookies are in ,y mind, and some gift shopping too. Before we know it, it'll … [Read more...] about Three Zoom Recordings in One Afternoon!

Filed Under: Nonfiction, Uncategorized Tagged With: books literature Cebu Philippines, Zoom

Positively Filipino Book Review of Selected Short Stories by Cecilia Manguera Brainard

November 3, 2021 by admin Leave a Comment

George Deoso Reviews Selected Short Stories by Cecilia Manguerra Brainard https://www.positivelyfilipino.com/magazine/i-was-upset-review-of-cecilia-manguerra-brainards-selected-short-stories There is much to rejoice about this feast of a book: the range in terms of form; the weaving of past and present between the pages; and that reassuring sense of being in the hands of a writer—an … [Read more...] about Positively Filipino Book Review of Selected Short Stories by Cecilia Manguera Brainard

Filed Under: Nonfiction, Uncategorized Tagged With: book review, Philippine books

Conversation with Author Cecilia Brainard, YouTube LA Public Library

October 27, 2021 by admin Leave a Comment

https://youtu.be/Hw46hvf9MF8 Many thanks to Ana Campos, Acting Principal Librarian at the Los Angeles Public Library for hosting a virtual program, A CONVERSATION WITH AUTHOR CECILIA  BRAINARD: SELECTED SHORT STORIES.  Writer, Actor, and Buddhist pastor Noel Alumit was  the interviewer/facilitator. You can watch the program on Los Angeles Public Library's YouTube site. Don't forget to like … [Read more...] about Conversation with Author Cecilia Brainard, YouTube LA Public Library

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: books literature Cebu Philippines

Effects of the Pandemic on New Books: A Mild Lament by Author Cecilia Manguerra Brainard

October 25, 2021 by admin Leave a Comment

My Selected Short Stories was released by the University of Santo Tomas Publishing House and by PALH in July-August, and the book has had a low-key existence since, thanks to the pandemic. The book collects 39 of my best short stories, many of which are used by educators in their classrooms. Classics such as "Woman With Horns", "Flip Gothic", "Romeo:, and more are part of this collection. All the … [Read more...] about Effects of the Pandemic on New Books: A Mild Lament by Author Cecilia Manguerra Brainard

Filed Under: Nonfiction, Uncategorized Tagged With: books literature Cebu Philippines

Cecilia Brainard Panelist International Conference on Literature Education Oct. 2021

October 19, 2021 by admin Leave a Comment

Cecilia Brainard is a panelist at LEAP, Inc's International Conference on Literature Education, Oct. 28, 29, 30, 2021. Her talk is about "Reading and Writing Literature as a Coping Strategy." Here's registration information: How does literature help us cope in times of crisis? Learn from our highly-esteemed panel speaker during the ICLE 2021! To register, click this link: … [Read more...] about Cecilia Brainard Panelist International Conference on Literature Education Oct. 2021

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Philippine literature

Conversation with Filipina Author Cecilia Brainard, Oct. 26, 2021, 6 pm CONVERSATION WITH FILIPINO AUTHOR CECILIA BRAINARD, Oct. 26, 2021 6 p.m.

October 17, 2021 by admin Leave a Comment

INVITATION FROM the Los Angeles Public Library A CONVERSATION WITH AUTHOR CECILIA BRAINARD: SELECTED SHORT STORIES - Moderated by Noel Alumit Tuesday, California time, Oct. 26, 2021, 6-7 pm (Manila time is Oct. 27, 9 am) Streaming live on the library's YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/losangeleslibrary) and Facebook page … [Read more...] about Conversation with Filipina Author Cecilia Brainard, Oct. 26, 2021, 6 pm CONVERSATION WITH FILIPINO AUTHOR CECILIA BRAINARD, Oct. 26, 2021 6 p.m.

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Interview, Library talk

Philippine National Artist for Literature Bienvenido Lumbera Passes Away

September 28, 2021 by admin Leave a Comment

l-r: Cecilia Brainard, Felice Sta. Maria, Isagani Cruz, Michael Gonzalez, Bienvenido Lumbera, Marily Orosa, Karina Bolasco Bienvenido Lumbera (1932-2021), Philippine National Artist for Literature passed away yesterday. May he rest in peace. This is from the UST Publishing House: "Fondly known as Sir Bien to his students and colleagues, he has become one of the foundational figures in … [Read more...] about Philippine National Artist for Literature Bienvenido Lumbera Passes Away

Filed Under: Fiction, Nonfiction, poetry, Uncategorized Tagged With: Philippine literature, Philippine national artist

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Welcome!

I am a daugh­ter of the Philip­pines and an adopt­ed daugh­ter of Amer­i­ca. I have also trav­eled to many places so I am also a daugh­ter of the Earth. My expe­ri­ences have found their way into my sto­ries, which try to depict char­ac­ters caught in impor­tant moments in their lives, sit­u­a­tions that force them to act, make deci­sions, change. I try to see the world from my own point of view, not the dom­i­nant West­ern one, thus my inter­est in his­to­ry, cul­ture, and set­ting. But my char­ac­ters car­ry my sto­ries; they are the most impor­tant in my sto­ry-telling. I have to dive deep into them to under­stand their human­i­ty – their good­ness as well as their bad­ness, their beau­ty as well as their ugli­ness. Just like us. Just like each of us. I need to know where they came from, where they are now, so I under­stand where they are going. Just like us.

Please read my full biog­ra­phy here

 

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