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
Book Review THE NEWSPAPER WIDOW by Angeles De Leon
BOOK REVIEW of The Newspaper Widow a Novel by Cecilia Manguerra Brainard PALH 2021 & University of Santo Tomas Publishing House 2017 By ANGELES DE LEON Starting out as a riveting murder mystery, it took me along as it branched, twisted & turned along the way, it deepened into the story of a friendship between 2 women, of differing personalities from different cultures … [Read more...] about Book Review THE NEWSPAPER WIDOW by Angeles De Leon
Nine Filipino & FilAm Authors in October Literary Reading
PRESS RELEASE NINE FILIPINO & FILAM AUTHORS IN OCTOBER LITERARY READING The Hot Off the Press (HOTP) Literary Reading, a program of the Filipino American International Book Festival, will be via Zoom this 2021. The event, sponsored by the San Francisco Public Library and PAWA will be held on Saturday, October 9, 2021, 5-6:30 p.m. PT. Check Events at sfpl.org, for the Zoom … [Read more...] about Nine Filipino & FilAm Authors in October Literary Reading
Book Review Library Journal of The Newspaper Widow by Cecilia Manguerra Brainard
Book Review Library Journal August 2021 Mystery The Newspaper Widow by Cecilia Manguerra Brainard PALH, Sept. 2021 252 p. ISBN 9781953716149 pap $17.95 When her husband dies in 1909, Ines Maceda inherits his newspaper, which is running out of audience and funds; she soon finds that she’s good at both the money side and the reporting side. The paper gets a scoop about the … [Read more...] about Book Review Library Journal of The Newspaper Widow by Cecilia Manguerra Brainard
The Newspaper Widow, novel by Cecilia Brainard — Video and Book Review
Book Review Library Journal August 2021 Mystery The Newspaper Widow by Cecilia Manguerra Brainard Philippine American Literary House, Sept. 2021 252 p. ISBN 9781953716149 pap $17.95 M When her husband dies in 1909, Ines Maceda inherits his newspaper, which is running out of audience and funds; she soon finds that she’s good at both the money side and the reporting side. The paper … [Read more...] about The Newspaper Widow, novel by Cecilia Brainard — Video and Book Review
Randy Ribay in Hot Off the Press Literary Reading
2021 HOT OFF THE PRESS Literary Reading, a program of the Filipino American International Book Festival, and sponsored by the San Francisco Public Library & PAWA, will go virtual this year, on Saturday, October 9, 2021 Pacific Time, from 5-6:30 p.m. The Zoom link will be announced, or check out the events section of sfpl.org later on. Get to know RANDY RIBAY – Randy Ribay is the author … [Read more...] about Randy Ribay in Hot Off the Press Literary Reading
Mae Respicio in Hot Off the Press Literary Reading, Oct. 9
2021 HOT OFF THE PRESS Literary Reading, a program of the Filipino American International Book Festival, and sponsored by the San Francisco Public Library & PAWA, will go virtual this year, on Saturday, October 9, 2021 Pacific Time, from 5-6:30 p.m. The Zoom link will be announced, or check out the events section of sfpl.org later on. Get to know MAE RESPICIO - Mae writes middle grade novels … [Read more...] about Mae Respicio in Hot Off the Press Literary Reading, Oct. 9
Gina Apostol in 2021 HOT OFF THE PRESS Literary Reading, Oct. 9
021 HOT OFF THE PRESS LITERARY READING with Gina Apostol 2021 HOT OFF THE PRESS Literary Reading, a program of the Filipino American International Book Festival, and sponsored by the San Francisco Public Library and PAWA, will go virtual this year, on Saturday, October 9, 2021 Pacific Time, from 5-6:30 p.m. The Zoom link will be announced later on. Get to know GINA APOSTOL, critically-acclaimed … [Read more...] about Gina Apostol in 2021 HOT OFF THE PRESS Literary Reading, Oct. 9
Herminia Menez Coben Reviews 2 Short Story Collections by Cecilia Brainard
From Halo-Halo Reviews, Herminia Menez Coben reviews 2 short story collections by Cecilia Manguerra Brainard. The books have been recently reissued in the United States. *** WOMAN WITH HORNS AND OTHER STORIES by Cecilia Manguerra Brainard (U.S. Edition PALH 2020, New Day 1987) https://www.amazon.com/dp/1953716032 and ACAPULCO AT SUNSET AND OTHER STORIES by Cecilia … [Read more...] about Herminia Menez Coben Reviews 2 Short Story Collections by Cecilia Brainard
Press Release — 2021 Hot Off the Press Literary Reading — October 9, 2021
PRESS RELEASE San Francisco Public Library (sfpl.org) Philippine American Writers and Artists (pawainc.com) NINE FILIPINO & FILAM AUTHORS IN OCTOBER LITERARY READING The Hot Off the Press (HOTP) Literary Reading, a program of the Filipino American International Book Festival, will be via Zoom this 2021. The event, sponsored by the San Francisco Public Library and Philippine American … [Read more...] about Press Release — 2021 Hot Off the Press Literary Reading — October 9, 2021
A Different Kind of Mystery/Detective Novel — Cecilia Brainard’s The Newspaper Widow
A DIFFERENT KIND OF MYSTERY/DETECTIVE NOVEL - THE NEWSPAPER WIDOW by Cecilia Manguerra Brainard PALH (Philippine American Literary House) is proud to announce the forthcoming release of the US edition of the novel, THE NEWSPAPER WIDOW, by Filipina American author, Cecilia Manguerra Brainard. Cecilia Manguerra Brainard's novel, THE NEWSPAPER WIDOW, is a literary mystery set in the … [Read more...] about A Different Kind of Mystery/Detective Novel — Cecilia Brainard’s The Newspaper Widow
Selected Short Stories by Cecilia Manguerra Brainard released by USTPH
The University of Santo Tomas Publishing House (USTPH) has released SELECTED SHORT STORIES BY CECILIA MANGUERRA BRAINARD, a collection of 39 stories. This collection will be released in the US in September. The USTPH edition is now available from the UST bookstore and from their vendors Lazada and Shopee. The book includes some of Brainard’s best short stories including the popular: Woman with … [Read more...] about Selected Short Stories by Cecilia Manguerra Brainard released by USTPH
Coming soon: Reimagining Cebu, CTU Event #500YOC
I prepared this picture of covers of books that I've written or edited. It's for the forthcoming Cebu Technological University Event on April 23, 2021 (Philippine time; April 22 California time). I'm the keynote speaker in the event called "Reimagining Cebu. It'll be via Zoom and CTU pages. It's part of the Quincentennial Commemoration of 500 Years of Writing about the Filipino World. #500YOC I'll … [Read more...] about Coming soon: Reimagining Cebu, CTU Event #500YOC
Ron Zack About Cecilia Branard’s Novel MAGDALENA
Thanks to Ron Zack who wrote this Amazon Review about Cecilia Brainard's novel, MAGDALENA. There is a new US Edition of this novel that includes illustrations by the author: https://www.amazon.com/Magdalena-US-Cecilia.../dp/1953716113 CREATIVE, ENTERTANING, AND POWERFUL Review by Ron Zack I read “Magdalena” while visiting the Philippines and wanted to combine my vacation with … [Read more...] about Ron Zack About Cecilia Branard’s Novel MAGDALENA
Bookshop Sale: Philippine & Filipino American Fiction, Young Adult books
PALHBOOKS.com is happy to feature Philippine and Filipino American books for sale. For every book sold, PALH raises a bit of money that helps it with its publishing efforts. Thank you for your support. Books include classics such as Jose Rizal's El Filibusterismo and Noli Me Tangere; Carlos Bulosan's America is in the Heart, and many more. Please click on the link … [Read more...] about Bookshop Sale: Philippine & Filipino American Fiction, Young Adult books
Novelist Cecilia Brainard on Cebu, Philippine History, and the Filipino Woman — video
Novelist Cecilia Brainard talks about #Cebu #Philippine History & the #FilipinoWoman and how these affected her writings. Less than 4 minutes on YouTube. (This is an excerpt from the Panel Discussion of #Filipino and #FilAm #WomenWriters sponsored by the Philippine Embassy of the US). #Philippinebooks #philippinewriters #philippineliterature https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3psnOi3g-0U … [Read more...] about Novelist Cecilia Brainard on Cebu, Philippine History, and the Filipino Woman — video
Author Reading: Cecilia Branard Reads from Her SELECTED SHORT STORIES & Q&A
YouTube link to Cecilia Brainard Reading from her SELECTED SHORT STORIES & Q&A https://youtu.be/KrMi9qsgTVk Filipino American novelist Cecilia Manguerra Brainard reads a short short from her SELECTED SHORT STORIES (University of Santo Tomas Publishing House 2021), a collection of 39 stories. She also discusses writing about the Philippines from California. Cecilia is the author of … [Read more...] about Author Reading: Cecilia Branard Reads from Her SELECTED SHORT STORIES & Q&A
Philippine Embassy U.S. Press Release Panel Discussion of Filipino & Fil-Am Women Writers
Here's the YouTube link of the March 8, 2021 Panel Discussion of Filipino & Fil-Am Women Writers, hosted by the Philippine Embassy of the US. Moderator is Aileen Cassinetto; panelists are: Cecilia Brainard, Miggs Bravo Dutt, Luisa A. Igloria and Gayle Romasanta. Deputy Chief of Mission Renato Villa gave the Opening Remarks. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6eQNIenrhXc PRESS RELEASE … [Read more...] about Philippine Embassy U.S. Press Release Panel Discussion of Filipino & Fil-Am Women Writers
Links to Panel Discussion with Filipino & FilAm Women Writers
Here are links to the Panel Discussion with Filipino and FilAm Women Writers, hosted by the Philippine Embassyheld on 8 March 2021, International Women's Day, 5-6PM EST via Zoom and Facebook Live. The moderator is Aileen Cassinetto, and the panelists are: Cecilia Brainard, Migs Bravo Dutt, Luisa Igloria, and Gayle Romansanta. Here's the YouTube link of the Panel Discussion of Filipino & … [Read more...] about Links to Panel Discussion with Filipino & FilAm Women Writers
Philippine Embassy Invitation PANEL DISCUSSION WITH FILIPINO & FILAM WOMEN WRITERS
We'll be discussing some interesting topics next week March 8 at the "PANEL DISCUSSION WITH FILIPINO AMERICAN WOMEN WRITERS" sponsored by the Philippine Embassy of the United States, including: How does a young writer find his/her voice? What it's been like being a write in diaspora? How do you stay creative each day? And more topics that will include literary agents, publishers, … [Read more...] about Philippine Embassy Invitation PANEL DISCUSSION WITH FILIPINO & FILAM WOMEN WRITERS