Philippine Book Festival was phenomenal!

Philippine Book Festival was phenomenal! Readers, literary champions, some of my role models showed up for my debut horror novel, Head by the Ceiling. Still wrapping my head around it.

Thank you, Anvil Publishing, especially Ms. Xandra, for believing in me and making this dream real. You continue to pave way for PH literature. Congratulations to the amazing titles released. Cheers for what’s ahead! To Arianne, Angela, R Jordan, JP, Page, the whole Anvil fam, thank you sincerely for the incredible journey and the meaningful collaboration, learned so much working with all of you. Ms. Neni, your support means the world. Incredibly honored to learn & listen to many stories from you. Forever grateful. Ms. Noreen, your words are magic, I aspire to be even half as brilliant. Yvette, queen of horror, light-bringer, fortune-teller, thank you! You once told me, Trust the process. The world is waiting. And, here we are. Inspired by you, your talent & strength. Kenneth, our brotherhood is official. Thank you for imparting wisdom and knowledge. You are a trailblazer. Dean was a fever dream, a powerhouse. Spec-Fic is thriving because of visionaries like you, Kyu & many more industry champions. It was wonderful meeting the brilliant and beautiful Nikki. To CHiNOY TV 菲華電視台 and Angelo, thank you for the supportive Chinoy community. Claire Betita, you saw it coming before I did. Your energy and support is infectious. Ige, you are fire. Talent & humility. Thank you. Casey CJ, your work in inclusivity is crucial. Congrats on your successes. Chuckberry, your work is stellar. I’m awe-struck by your talent. Can’t wait to read your books. Victor, you brought Filipino lit to the world. Proud moment! Dr. Luis, Danielle, Sir Paolo, thank you for the support and community. Kaye, pleasure meeting you. Excited for all the great things ahead. Tristan, big things are ahead! To Poetry by Mich, Rhymes Of PEG authors, I appreciate you. Thank you Wincy, Douglas Candano your stories inspire me. To National Book Development Board - Philippines, especially Ms. Charisse, thank you for always making time to meet authors. Grateful for the support, encouragement & platform you share with us. Congrats to NDBD & the organizers! Mitch, strong and with a gold heart. To everyone I couldn’t fit in, my deep appreciation & gratitude for you! Maraming salamat po. ❤️