Some legends aren’t just told, they shine. The Legend of Nola Night Star by Justine Renee Garcia is more than just a tale of magic or destiny. It is a story written in light and legacy, about the chosen girl. When the truth begins to twist and old secrets rise,…
Beneath the Dakit Tree, the real and the imagined refuse to be separated. Trisha Matabalan’s Under The Dakit Tree is a compilation of stories rooted in Bohol’s folklore, shaped by her childhood, and woven with quiet magic, where spirits like neighbors and myths feel like home. Let Trisha show you…
What if the wounds we carry aren’t juts burdens to bear, but catalysts for the stronger version of ourselves? Too often, we separate healing from growth. We believe that we must ‘fix’ first what’s broken before we can move forward. But the truth is, these two forces can meet in…
The path to motherhood can look different for everyone. Some may have chosen to continue their careers and provide for their family, while others may have chosen to give up those careers and make motherhood their full-time job. But Jilianne Roylence Ramilo-Francia, writer and entrepreneur, is here to present a…
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.
