For Edwin C. Africano, storytelling isn’t just an art—it’s a family treasure. A devoted grandfather and beloved children’s author, Africano weaves tales that bridge generations, blending Filipino cultural gems with timeless lessons of courage, kindness, and curiosity. His books, cherished like handwritten letters to the future, invite young readers to…
Last October, we dared to turn blank pages into portals of imagination with our #ZineOctoberChallenge—a month-long rallying cry for artists, writers, and dreamers to craft zines and share their journeys. No rules, no limits—just the electric thrill of creation. The result? A kaleidoscope of 30+ zines bursting with collages, poetry,…
Kate Blackquill, millennial, chameleon, and avid reader, has spent more time writing for fun than with the view to publishing. But she started taking writing and sharing her work more widely when she read an interview by Matthew Reilly, who said, “There’s no such thing as an aspiring writer. You…
Heads Up, Bookworms! Whether you’re eagerly awaiting the restocks of our exclusive and beloved classics or anticipating the thrill of new adventures with our fresh releases, there is something on this list to ignite your curiosity. For the second half of 2024, prepare to step into old and new worlds,…
Intellectual property (IP) management specialist, HIP Studios, and hybrid publisher, 8Letters, inked an agreement at the Philippine Book Festival 2024. The collaboration marks a significant milestone in bridging the worlds of literature and visual media. Bringing together HIP Studios’ producing expertise and 8Letters’ rich catalog of more than 500 titles,…
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…
Cebu City, Philippines – [March 11, 2024] After years of trying to find the best place to promote in Cebu, Fully Booked, Bloc Branch, Cebu has graciously offered their premises for our first-ever book signing of “Fate of a Distant Future.” Cebu is the culmination of 8Letter’s national strategy promotion…
What’s the purpose of life if we limit ourselves to reading one genre of literature? Why not binge-read novellas of different genres, flavors, characters, and plot twists? If you have decided to do so, join us as we present our wide and flavorful collection of novellas this 2024! Here are…
Feature interview by Cris Santos Gibson Perez is no stranger to sadness. For the past 10 years, he has chronicled his emotional journeys as a coping mechanism, in his unique way of self-love and self-preservation. The result? His poetry collection, all the little, lonely, and forgotten things (ALLFT). Get up…
The literary landscape for #Pinoyscifi is broadening, thanks to a variety of published works that 8Letters has been accepting and releasing. Early November we launched Cabal of the Dark Sefiroth, the newest addition to 8letters’ sci-fi imprint. Doc Vince, author of Cabal, categorizes his novel as mature sci-fi that attempts…
