A One-On-One with Dr. San Luis, author of the COVID Chronicles What inspired you to write a book around the COVID-19 pandemic? In the early days of lockdown, there was nothing else to do: no clinic, no patients (wala pang teleconsultation noon!). I might as well do something; actually, the…
Over the decades, women have proven that they also hold their rightful place in literature, whether they are writing feminist pieces, romance, or inspirational poetry. This Women’s Month, 8letters Bookstore & Publishing proudly presents six women writers whose poems inspire us to love, hope, and have faith. Refreshed from Brooks Along the…
Interview by Cris Santos Hi, Marie! Tell us about your poetry collection, Petal by Petal. What was your inspiration for this? I’m really inspired by the stories of flowers. I’m fascinated by what they might observe in their surroundings. If only they could talk, imagine the wisdom they would share!…
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.
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.
We are excited to share that the recent #Litfest2023 organized by 8LETTERS BOOKSTORE AND PUBLISHING was a great success. This annual event, held in celebration of National Literature Month, took place from April 14-16, 2023, marking its fifth consecutive year. The four-day festival featured insightful guidance and tips, a variety…
Dear Writers and Bookworms, This email is your official invitation to the 8Letters LitFest event from 14 – 16 April. We can’t wait to celebrate the annual 8Letters LitFest with you. What is an 8Letters LitFest? Firstly, let’s define what the annual LitFest is all about. When we started it…
Before 2022 drew to a close, 8letters Bookstore and Publishing added to its roster of short story collections and novellas another testament to authentic Filipino talent: Take Me A Hundred Years Back (Cam Adajar); The Silence of Stars and Other Stories (Carmel Ilustrisimo); and Schizopretty (Kristel Coleongco). #PinoyScifi with a…
Get to know the authors of our #PinoyScifi collection and perhaps, you’ll land into the reason why you must read them all. If you’ve been a fan of science fiction, you might be wondering if #PinoyScifi is worth your time. Filipino writers have continuously defined the craft of fiction which…
