It’s r/fantasy bingo book challenge time, and to help anyone thinking of using one of my novels up for a slot, here’s the categories they qualify in: Blackwood Marauders A SFF Novel Featuring a Character With a Disability (Luc’s brother, not a main character) Self-Published SFF Novel Jaeth’s Eye/Aina’s Breath Self-Published SFF Novel A SFF …
In our household, we speak three languages: English, Tagalog, and Bicolano. Or rather, some of us speak some of these things, and the rest of us adjust depending on the situation. It’s interesting that tone and context varies depending on what language I speak. How I “think” seems drastically different. I express my thoughts better …
Well, guys, boy do I have some news. Please don’t hit me. The bad news is that “Mongrel” (working title), sequel to The Ikessar Falcon, is going to be delayed. Which I’ve kind of said before. But let me assure you, the manuscript is complete! I’m not pulling a GRR Martin here! It’s actually really awesome …
Read more “3rd Book News, Updates, and The Wolf of Oren-yaro Announcement”
There is something taught within Filipino culture that I’ve always found comfort in whenever I am confronted with life’s frustrations. “Ikaw na ang magparaya“–which loosely translates to, “You will have to be the one to tolerate.” You be the one to concede. You understand. To me, the general tone of it is that of acceptance, …
I‘m a quarter of the way through the First Act of my new series, which is set in a fantasy world inspired by colonial Philippines. (Don’t worry, Bitch Queen 3 is already finished, but I have to do something while I wait for edits). One of the most unpleasant, but necessary things I’ve had to …
Read more “On Colonialism Research, and Own Voices, and Other Rambling”
