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SCHEDULE BOOK LAUNCHES/EVENTS for GROWING UP FILIPINO 3: New Stories for Young Adults

January 7, 2023 by admin Leave a Comment

SCHEDULE BOOK LAUNCHES/EVENTS FOR GROWING UP FILIPINO 3: NEW STORIES FOR YOUNG ADULTS - check back for details and confirm before attending. Tags: #filipinoteens #Filipinoyoungadults #Filipinobooks #Philippinebooks #YAliterature … [Read more...] about SCHEDULE BOOK LAUNCHES/EVENTS for GROWING UP FILIPINO 3: New Stories for Young Adults

Filed Under: Fiction Tagged With: Filipino teens, Filipino YA literature, Filipino young adults, Philippine literature

Fall/Winter Book Releases of PALH (Philippine American Literary House)

October 29, 2022 by admin Leave a Comment

PALH (Philippine American Literary House) proudly announces its 2022 Fall-Winter Book releases. First on the list is Linda Ty-Casper’s Will You Happen, Past The Silence, Through The Dark?: Remembering Leonard Ralph Casper, a book which she calls the Memoir that her husband Leonard Ralph Casper did not get to write. Born in Fond du Lac Wisconsin in 1923, Leonard Casper had a full life as a … [Read more...] about Fall/Winter Book Releases of PALH (Philippine American Literary House)

Filed Under: Fiction, Uncategorized Tagged With: Asian books for kids, Filipino books for teenagers, Philippine literature

Rest in Peace, Tessie Jose #FrankieJose

October 8, 2022 by admin Leave a Comment

I received news that Tessie Jose, wife of the writer F. Sionil Jose, passed away.on October. 7, 2022.  I am heartbroken, but not very surprised because her husband had passed away on January 6, 2022. They were a close couple, having married in 1949, and were inseparable.       The Cebuana writer, Lina Espina Moore, introduced me to Frankie and Tessie back in 1988 when I had my first short story … [Read more...] about Rest in Peace, Tessie Jose #FrankieJose

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Filipino literature, Filipino writers, Philippine literature, Philippine writer

Filipino Readers’ Choice Awards Nominations — Cecilia Brainard Books

August 24, 2022 by admin Leave a Comment

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

Filed Under: Nonfiction, Uncategorized Tagged With: Filipino books, Filipino writers, Philippine literature

MA Literature Thesis on Cecilia Brainard’s Short Stories by John Jack Wigley

August 15, 2022 by admin Leave a Comment

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

Filed Under: Nonfiction, Uncategorized Tagged With: Filipino bookso books, Philippine literature

Papers on Cecilia Brainard’s Novel Magdalena by Rhodora G. Magan

August 15, 2022 by admin Leave a Comment

  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

Filed Under: Nonfiction, Uncategorized Tagged With: Academic paper, Filipino literature, Filipino women literature, Philippine literature, research

Cecilia Brainard Virtual On YouTube Palhbooks

March 19, 2022 by admin Leave a Comment

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

Filed Under: Fiction, Nonfiction, Uncategorized Tagged With: Filipino American literature, Filipino literature, Philippine American literature, Philippine literature, virtual lectures

Cecilia Brainard Panelist International Conference on Literature Education Oct. 2021

October 19, 2021 by admin Leave a Comment

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

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Philippine National Artist for Literature Bienvenido Lumbera Passes Away

September 28, 2021 by admin Leave a Comment

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

Filed Under: Fiction, Nonfiction, poetry, Uncategorized Tagged With: Philippine literature, Philippine national artist

Jhoanna Lynn Cruz in 2021 Hot Off the Press Literary Reading Oct. 9

August 13, 2021 by admin Leave a Comment

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

Filed Under: Nonfiction, Uncategorized Tagged With: #FilAmLitFest, Filipino authors, philippine authors, Philippine books, Philippine literature

George Gonzaga Deoso in 2021 HOT OFF THE PRESS Literary Reading, Oct. 9

August 13, 2021 by admin Leave a Comment

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

Filed Under: Nonfiction, Uncategorized Tagged With: #FilAmLitFest, philippine authors, Philippine books, Philippine literature

Walter Ang’s Article “Prolific Writer Cecilia Manguerra Brainard Releases her Short Stories

August 11, 2021 by admin Leave a Comment

"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

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: article, Filam Authors, FilAm literature, philippine authors, Philippine books, Philippine literature

Herminia Menez Coben Reviews 2 Short Story Collections by Cecilia Brainard

August 5, 2021 by admin Leave a Comment

  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

Filed Under: Fiction, Uncategorized Tagged With: book review, books literature Cebu Philippines, Philippine literature

Press Release — 2021 Hot Off the Press Literary Reading — October 9, 2021

August 4, 2021 by admin Leave a Comment

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

Filed Under: Fiction, poetry, Uncategorized Tagged With: Philippine American fiction, Philippine American literature, philippine authors, philippine book, Philippine literature, poetry reading

A Different Kind of Mystery/Detective Novel — Cecilia Brainard’s The Newspaper Widow

August 2, 2021 by admin Leave a Comment

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

Filed Under: Fiction, Uncategorized Tagged With: books literature Cebu Philippines, philippine book, philippine fictions, Philippine literature

Selected Short Stories by Cecilia Manguerra Brainard released by USTPH

July 29, 2021 by admin Leave a Comment

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

Filed Under: Fiction, Uncategorized Tagged With: Philippine books, Philippine literature

Ron Zack About Cecilia Branard’s Novel MAGDALENA

April 14, 2021 by admin Leave a Comment

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

Filed Under: Fiction, Uncategorized Tagged With: book review, books literature Cebu Philippines, books Philippines Cebu, Filipino women fiction, Philippine literature

Growing Up Filipino: Stories for Young Adults — Now in Hardcover & New Cover

February 17, 2021 by admin Leave a Comment

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

Filed Under: Fiction, Uncategorized Tagged With: Philippine literature, YA fiction

Panel Discussion with Filipino American Women Writers, March 8, 2021, Philippine Embassy Event

February 15, 2021 by admin Leave a Comment

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

Filed Under: Fiction, Nonfiction, poetry, Uncategorized Tagged With: Philippine American literature, Philippine literature

US Edition of FICTION BY FILIPINOS IN AMERICA Released

November 7, 2020 by admin Leave a Comment

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

Filed Under: Fiction, Uncategorized Tagged With: Philippine literature, short stories books Philippines

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Welcome!

I am a daugh­ter of the Philip­pines and an adopt­ed daugh­ter of Amer­i­ca. I have also trav­eled to many places so I am also a daugh­ter of the Earth. My expe­ri­ences have found their way into my sto­ries, which try to depict char­ac­ters caught in impor­tant moments in their lives, sit­u­a­tions that force them to act, make deci­sions, change. I try to see the world from my own point of view, not the dom­i­nant West­ern one, thus my inter­est in his­to­ry, cul­ture, and set­ting. But my char­ac­ters car­ry my sto­ries; they are the most impor­tant in my sto­ry-telling. I have to dive deep into them to under­stand their human­i­ty – their good­ness as well as their bad­ness, their beau­ty as well as their ugli­ness. Just like us. Just like each of us. I need to know where they came from, where they are now, so I under­stand where they are going. Just like us.

Please read my full biog­ra­phy here

 

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