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
Remembering Jaime Picornell by Cecilia Brainard
Cecilia Brainard Remembers Jaime Picornell who passed away last August 16, 2021 Published in Positively Filipino https://www.positivelyfilipino.com/magazine/the-jolly-spaniard-of-cebu The Jolly Spaniard of Cebu Cecilia Manguerra Brainard Cebu in the 1950s and 1960s had small-town ways. The city was not as sprawling or as heavily populated as it is now. Families knew one another. … [Read more...] about Remembering Jaime Picornell by Cecilia Brainard
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
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
Reimagining Cebu by Cecilia Brainard on YouTube
Here’s the complete keynote address by Filipino American writer Cecilia Brainard about REIMAGINING CEBU. This was at the Cebu Technological University's Literary Congress, April 23, 2021. (It's over an hour long, so watch it when you have time.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wha67crdVH8 Her talk addresses the following questions: 1. What's your idea of the Filipino … [Read more...] about Reimagining Cebu by Cecilia Brainard on YouTube
Cecilia Brainard Talk on Reimagining Cebu, April 23, 2021, CTU Event #500YOC
From: Christian Ray Licen, Ph.D. University Director, Sentro ng Wika at Kultura, College Secretary, College of Arts & Sciences, Cebu Technological University In celebration of the National Month of Literature, the Department of Languages and Literature and the College of Arts & Sciences of CTU Main proudly bring you the Pagpaambit 2021 on April 23, 2021 at 8:00 am (Philippine standard … [Read more...] about Cecilia Brainard Talk on Reimagining Cebu, April 23, 2021, 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
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
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
#CopingwithCovid Cecilia Brainard Interviews #CebuLitFest Producer Hendri Go
Writer Cecilia Brainard Interviews Hendri Go about how he has been coping with the Covid Pandemic in Cebu, Philippines. Hendri Go is the producer/CEO of #CebuLitFest & #littleboyproductions . He talks about the pandemic rates in Cebu, how he has had to adjust his lifestyle and work goals. #CebuLitFest #Cebuliteraryfestival #littleboyprods #littleboyproductions … [Read more...] about #CopingwithCovid Cecilia Brainard Interviews #CebuLitFest Producer Hendri Go
Brainard’s Novel, MAGDALENA, Reissued with Illustrations
PALH (Philippine American Literary House) announces the release of Cecilia Manguerra Brainard, novel MAGDALENA, with illustrations by the author. The book is available from Amazon for $14.95: <https://www.amazon.com/dp/1953716113>. Previously published by Plain View Press (2003) and available in the Philippines (University of Santo Tomas Publishing House 2016), this 2021 US edition by … [Read more...] about Brainard’s Novel, MAGDALENA, Reissued with Illustrations
Paulino Lim Jr.‘s Review of THE NEWSPAPER WIDOW, novel by Cecilia Brainard
Book Review of THE NEWSPAPER WIDOW, novel by Cecilia Manguerra Brainard University of San Tomas Publishing House, 2017, softcover, 238 pages, ISBN 9780715068116 "The Fictional Technique of Cecilia Brainard's The Newspaper Widow" By Paulino Lim, Jr. The author states that her original intention was to write a mystery about a priest found dead in a creek, but the character portrayal overshadowed … [Read more...] about Paulino Lim Jr.‘s Review of THE NEWSPAPER WIDOW, novel by Cecilia Brainard
Covers of When the Rainbow Goddess Wept by Cecilia Brainard
This cover study of When the Rainbow Goddess Wept, first novel of Cecilia Manguerra Brainard was not used. Here's the cover that Dutton/Penguin used. Both were designed by the famous Philippine artist, Pacita Abad. And here are the covers used in the editions by the University of Michigan Press and the University of Santo Tomas Publishing House respectively. tags: … [Read more...] about Covers of When the Rainbow Goddess Wept by Cecilia Brainard
Pearl Harbor Day — Cecilia Brainard’s World War Two novel
Today is Pearl Harbor Day. Ten hours after the bombing of Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, the Japanese attacked Manila. I'm posting in my Travel blog the first chapter of my novel, When the Rainbow Goddess Wept, which is about the coming of age of a young girl in the Philippines during World War … [Read more...] about Pearl Harbor Day — Cecilia Brainard’s World War Two novel
Herminia Menez Coben Reviews Cecilia Brainard’s Short Story Collections
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
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
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
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