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 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
The Kindle edition of FICTION BY FILIPINOS IN AMERICA, which I edited, is currently on sale. Please click on the link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B013R8CKGI First published in 1992, Fiction by Filipino in America continues to be relevant. The book includes classic stories such as Carlos Bulosan's "The Romance of Magno Rubio", Bienvenido N. Santos" "The Scent of Apples" and many … [Read more...] about Fiction by Filipinos in America, Fiction, Kindle Edition on Sale
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
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
National Geographic Features Brainard’s Growing Up Filipino Books
PALH (Philippine American Literary House) is proud that National Geographic has featured its two publications: GROWING UP FILIPINO: STORIES FOR YOUNG ADULTS & GROWING UP FILIPINO: MORE STORIES FOR YOUNG ADULTS in its Summer Reading List. Edited by Cecilia Manguerra Branard, Growing Up Filipino 1 and 2 collect stories about the saga of what it means to be young and Filipino. Both books and … [Read more...] about National Geographic Features Brainard’s Growing Up Filipino Books
ParisLitUp Literary Reading in 2018
It's hard to imagine that in April 2018 I did a literary reading at #ParisLitUp . As their featured reader, I shared excerpts from my novels. I'm remembering Matt Jones and the young people who run ParisLitUp. I hope they are all fine. Matt Jones listening to my reading. Cecilia with Matt Jones and others before the ParisLitUp reading. Mike Head and Cecilia Brainard. … [Read more...] about ParisLitUp Literary Reading in 2018
Takuya Matsuda Interviews Cecilia Manguerra Brainard
Interview of Cecilia Manguerra Brainard by Takuya Matsuda Focusing on her novel, When the Rainbow Goddess Wept Takuya Matsuda is a PhD Candidate, Teaching Fellow at the English Department of the University of North Texas This Interview was done in March 2020 by email TM (Takuya Matsuda): My name is Tak Matsuda, and I’m a PhD candidate in English at the University of North Texas. I’m … [Read more...] about Takuya Matsuda Interviews Cecilia Manguerra Brainard
Academic Studies on Cecilia Brainard Novels
I was happy to hear from two PhD candidates. The first interviewed me about my novel, When the Rainbow Goddess Wept. He wrote: "My name is ________ and I’m a PhD candidate in English at the University of ______. I’m from Japan and working on my dissertation that discusses ethnic American writers’ literary writings on the Second World War in the Pacific. I read your novel, When the … [Read more...] about Academic Studies on Cecilia Brainard Novels
Sketch: Inspiration for Cecilia Branard’s Woman with Horns
This is one of my (Cecilia Brainard) sketches in reed and pen and ink. This depicts two women from my childhood who fascinated me and inspired my fiction. One was a woman who reportedly had horns on her forehead; the other was said to be a witch and who always carried an umbrella so she could hide her face. I'm pasting below my short story "Woman With Horns" which is part of literature … [Read more...] about Sketch: Inspiration for Cecilia Branard’s Woman with Horns
World War Two: 78th Anniversary of Japan’s Attack
Today marks the 78th anniversary of Japan's attack of Pearl Harbor and Manila and the beginning of World War Two in the Pacific. This link gives you information. https://www.military.com/daily-news/2013/12/07/pearl-harbor-wasnt-only-surprise-attack-that-day.html To honor those who experienced World War Two, I am sharing a short excerpt of my World War Two novel, When the Rainbow Goddess … [Read more...] about World War Two: 78th Anniversary of Japan’s Attack
Recap of Hot Off the Press Readings at #FilAmBookFest
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