BOOK REVIEW OF CECILIA BRAINARD'S TWO SHORT STORY COLLECTIONS Review by Dr. Herminia Menez Coben The Halo-Halo Review, Nov. 24, 2020 WOMAN WITH HORNS AND OTHER STORIES by Cecilia Manguerra Brainard (PALH 2020, New Day 1987) and ACAPULCO AT SUNSET AND OTHER STORIES by Cecilia Manguerra Brainard (PALH 2020, Anvil 1995) BOOKS' LINK In her debut collection of … [Read more...] about Herminia Menez Coben Reviews Cecilia Brainard’s Short Story Collections
Philippine & FilAm Books and Kindle by PALH (Philippine American Literary House)
Many of PALH's titles are on Sale in Amazon. Following are the paperback and Kindle titles with order links. Published books by PALH (Philippine American Literary House) Acapulco at Sunset and Other Stories by Cecilia Manguerra Brainard - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1953716075 Benedicta Takes Wing and Other Stories by Veronica … [Read more...] about Philippine & FilAm Books and Kindle by PALH (Philippine American Literary House)
Photo by Betty Ann Quirino — Acapulco at Sunset and Other Stories
Filipino American writer Betty Ann Quirino sent this lovely photo of Cecilia Brainard's short story collection, ACAPULCO AT SUNSET AND OTHER STORIES, reissued in paperback and available from Amazon.com. The 2020 US Edition of Cecilia Manguerra Brainard’s collection of short fiction, ACAPULCO AT SUNSET AND OTHER STORIES, gathers seventeen enchanting stories grouped into four … [Read more...] about Photo by Betty Ann Quirino — Acapulco at Sunset and Other Stories
Filipino American Poet Tony Robles Interviews Cecilia Brainard
Filipino American poet interviews novelist Cecilia Manguerra Brainard as part of his PEOPLE'S POET PODCAST (TRIPLE P): Interview with Cecilia Manguerra Brainard. Do check it out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cb-GMM7iDmo&t=2857s tags: Philippines Philippine American books, Philippine American writers, Philippines Philippine American literature … [Read more...] about Filipino American Poet Tony Robles Interviews Cecilia Brainard
Paperback US Editions of Cecilia Brainard’s Books
Cecilia Brainard talks about the paperback US edition of her three books: Woman with Horns and Other Stories, Acapulco at Sunset and Other Stories, and Fiction by Filipinos in America. These are available at Amazon. https://www.facebook.com/769308553/videos/10158920293843554/ For more information: Woman with Horns and Other Stories Acapulco at Sunset and Other … [Read more...] about Paperback US Editions of Cecilia Brainard’s Books
US Edition of FICTION BY FILIPINOS IN AMERICA Released
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 US Edition of FICTION BY FILIPINOS IN AMERICA Released
Thank you too, Lauren Flores Fantauzzo (My Heart Underwater)
Thank you Laurel Flores Fantauzzo (author of MY HEART UNDERWATER pub Quill Tree Books) for acknowledging me and my novel). I'm glad my work helped you. https://aaww.org/seven-writers-on-the-ya-fiction-that.../ "When the Rainbow Goddess Wept by Cecilia Manguerra Brainard (University of Michigan Press, 1999) One day my lola made a sharp zipping sound with her lips and tongue, and sliced … [Read more...] about Thank you too, Lauren Flores Fantauzzo (My Heart Underwater)
CECILIA BRAINARD’S BOOK ACAPULCO AT SUNSET AND OTHER STORIES REISSUED
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
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
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