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 Hot Off the Press Literary Readings, #FilAmBookFest SF, CA Oct. 12, 2019
Manila Times Book Review: Cecilia Brainard’s Novel The Newspaper Widow
Book Review: The Newspaper Widow: A cut above other whodunits by Faye Valencia, May 12, 2019, The Manila Times https://www.manilatimes.net/the-newspaper-widow-a-cut-above-other-whodunits/553054/?fbclid=IwAR3-AdSGYnAD11rv0xVmFzvjO6b0SXX3jbVPpAqXFW16xbQr0_DOvUUeRtM FOR the most part, crime fiction, also called the “whodunit,” is considered escapist entertainment. After all, it follows a … [Read more...] about Manila Times Book Review: Cecilia Brainard’s Novel The Newspaper Widow
Noel Alumit & Cecilia Brainard Perform at Glendale Community College
I'm happy to share pictures taken at the Glendale Community College's Filipino Fiesta celebration, where fellow writer Noel Alumit and I gave a talk and reading. The celebration ran for 2 days on April 2 and 3. Noel and I gave our presentation on April 2. The Mayor of Culver City, Thomas Aujero Small, also gave a talk on April 2. The room was full of very attentive students and … [Read more...] about Noel Alumit & Cecilia Brainard Perform at Glendale Community College