The Philippines is known for its strong ties to Catholicism, spanning a long and rich history of traditions and faith in the Church. At the heart of these traditions lies Manila, particularly Quiapo, where the annual Black Nazarene processions are held. It is no wonder that author and columnist Ingming…
The brain has its own way of resuscitating itself and it gave me this concept story. I think it’s [because of] hope—the epinephrine that revives anyone even in the most dire of situations. It drugged me into writing a life (sic), despite inevitable death, is given a chance by destiny to live longer a bit but in a grander way.
Claire Paladin is the author of two best-selling poetry books, Things I Told the Moon and Stars and Words I Wrote to the Moon. Ask yourself, “For whom do I write for?” and “What emotions/feelings do I want to portray for my next book?” This is the first thing that…
PinoyScifi is on a roll, with the recent release of titles at the Manila International Book Fair (MIBF) and at Frankfurt Book Fair. One of these books is David Chan’s The Kindred Chronicles and Dreams.
Here’s a quick catch-up with Sig Coweng Torr, author of one of 8Letters’ recent #PinoySciFi releases, Trigger Garett. With the recent success of your book (almost sold out at the MIBF book signing, you’re reaching Aix-de-Provence), did you have any realizations or reflections on the reading culture and landscape in…
Waves of Accomplishments by Fate of a Distant Future [Manila, 14/10/2023 — Fate of a Distant Future, a bestselling scifi novel by Renato Clarete Tranquilino, a promising new voice in the Philippine literary scene, has made waves at the 2023 Manila International Book Festival (MIBF), and has earned recognition in…
Poetry will always have a special place on the 8letters shelf, whether it is penned by a seasoned author or an ingenue. As the publishing team enters a new era in marketing and distribution, so does its authors, who choose to push boundaries and challenge themselves. As the young and…
Now, here’s what we have in store for you at booth 266!
Hello, book lovers! We’re giving you one more reason to visit us at the upcoming Manila International Book Fair, the biggest book fair in the country. We are launching not one, not two, but nineteen novellas by local authors. Here’s what you can expect from the collection. Timeless Love Stories…
We are delighted to announce the upcoming release of “Look to the South,” a captivating collection of science fiction stories intricately connected to the events described in the renowned Pinoy Sci-Fi novel, “Fate of a Distant Future.” Designed exclusively for the avid Mindanao fans of Pinoy Sci-fi, this supplementary book…
