I see that my books published by the University of Santo Tomas Publishing House are included in the nomination lists for the Filipino Readers' Choice Awards. Thanks to the organizers. USTph books are available at Lazada and Shopee; you can also find my books at Amazon. The nomination list also includes books by writers I know: Linda Ty-Casper, Caroline Hau, Cristina Pantoja Hidalgo, Jenny … [Read more...] about Filipino Readers’ Choice Awards Nominations — Cecilia Brainard Books
MA Literature Thesis on Cecilia Brainard’s Short Stories by John Jack Wigley
MA Literature Thesis of John Jack Wigley "Fictionalized Bodies: The Representations of the Female Body in the Short Stories of Cecilia Manguerra Brainard" published in Unitas, Quarterly Scholarly Journal of the University of Santo Tomas, Vol. 77, No. 3, Sept. 2004. https://cbrainard.blogspot.com/.../research-paper-on... Tags: Philippine literature, Philippine fiction, Philippine … [Read more...] about MA Literature Thesis on Cecilia Brainard’s Short Stories by John Jack Wigley
Papers on Cecilia Brainard’s Novel Magdalena by Rhodora G. Magan
Two scholarly papers on Brainard's Novel MAGDALENA by Rhodora G. Magan https://cbrainard.blogspot.com/.../rhodora-g-magans-two... "The first one, entitled Cecilia Manguerra Brainard's Oriental Oriental " Magdalena" : A Linguistic Reinvention, was published in GSTF Journal of Law and Social Science (JLSS) Vol. 4 No. 2, October 2015 - see abstract and excerpts … [Read more...] about Papers on Cecilia Brainard’s Novel Magdalena by Rhodora G. Magan
Cecilia Brainard Virtual On YouTube Palhbooks
Many of Cecilia Manguerra Brainard's virtual lectures and literary readings can be found on YouTube Palhbooks or click here https://www.youtube.com/user/palhbooks/videos Her lectures/talks include: Ubec: Cebu Reimagined, a talk for the Cebuano Studies Center - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MN0wzeF_j9I&t=17s Cecilia Brainard's Talk for the University of Santo Tomas CCWLS - … [Read more...] about Cecilia Brainard Virtual On YouTube Palhbooks
Cecilia Brainard Panelist International Conference on Literature Education Oct. 2021
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
Philippine National Artist for Literature Bienvenido Lumbera Passes Away
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
Jhoanna Lynn Cruz in 2021 Hot Off the Press Literary Reading Oct. 9
12/21 Statement from Cecilia Manguerra Brainard regarding PAWA and Hot Off the Press Literary Readings: Please be informed that I will no longer be working on future Hot Off the Press Literary Readings (HOTP) and other programs with the San Francisco group PAWA (also known as PAWA, Inc.). This group is also known as Philippine American Writers and Artists, Filipino American International Book … [Read more...] about Jhoanna Lynn Cruz in 2021 Hot Off the Press Literary Reading Oct. 9
George Gonzaga Deoso in 2021 HOT OFF THE PRESS Literary Reading, Oct. 9
12/21 Statement from Cecilia Manguerra Brainard regarding PAWA and Hot Off the Press Literary Readings: Please be informed that I will no longer be working on future Hot Off the Press Literary Readings (HOTP) and other programs with the San Francisco group PAWA (also known as PAWA, Inc.). This group is also known as Philippine American Writers and Artists, Filipino American International Book … [Read more...] about George Gonzaga Deoso in 2021 HOT OFF THE PRESS Literary Reading, Oct. 9
Walter Ang’s Article “Prolific Writer Cecilia Manguerra Brainard Releases her Short Stories
"Prolific Writer Cecilia Manguerra Brainard Releases her Short Stories" by Walter Ang, Inquirer.net, 8/11/21 https://usa.inquirer.net/80089/prolific-writer-cecilia-manguerra-brainard-re-releases-her-short-stories LOS ANGELES — Prolific author and publisher Filipino American Cecilia Manguerra Brainard is releasing a new anthology, Selected Short Stories, which collects 39 of her previously … [Read more...] about Walter Ang’s Article “Prolific Writer Cecilia Manguerra Brainard Releases her Short Stories
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
12/21 Statement from Cecilia Manguerra Brainard regarding PAWA and Hot Off the Press Literary Readings: Please be informed that I will no longer be working on future Hot Off the Press Literary Readings (HOTP) and other programs with the San Francisco group PAWA (also known as PAWA, Inc.). This group is also known as Philippine American Writers and Artists, Filipino American International Book … [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
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
Growing Up Filipino: Stories for Young Adults — Now in Hardcover & New Cover
The collection of stories, GROWING UP FILIPINO: STORIES FOR YOUNG ADULTS, now has a hardcover edition (ISBN 9781953716002). For a little while it is available for $28 in Amazon. The price will go up on 2/26/21. https://www.amazon.com/Growing-Up-Filipino.../dp/1953716008 The softcover edition also has a new cover. GROWING UP FILIPINO was the first publication of PALH (Philippine … [Read more...] about Growing Up Filipino: Stories for Young Adults — Now in Hardcover & New Cover
Panel Discussion with Filipino American Women Writers, March 8, 2021, Philippine Embassy Event
Invitation: The Philippine Embassy of the United States is hosting "A Panel Discussion with Filipino-American Women Writers" that will be held 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. To receive the zoom link, please … [Read more...] about Panel Discussion with Filipino American Women Writers, March 8, 2021, Philippine Embassy Event
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
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
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