Sunday, July 30, 2017

#Cebu Cecilia Brainard TV Interview by Valeriano Avila Airs Monday, Wednesday, and Friday




The interview that Valeriano Avila did of me in Cebu, Philippines, for his program
"Straight from the Sky" will be shown on Channel 53 at 8 p.m. on Monday and at 9 p.m. on MyTV's Channel 30.  The interview will be replayed on Wednesday at 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. on Fridays.

Many thanks to Valeriano Avila for the interview!




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Friday, July 28, 2017

#CebuLitFest Krikri Garcia-Kekert Article re Cecilia Brainard's novel The Newspaper Widow




Many thanks for the article in Sunstar Cebu by Krikri Garcia-Kekert about the book launch of Cecilia Manguerra Brainard's novel, The Newspaper Widow.  The event was sponsored by #CebuLitFest


Wednesday, July 19, 2017

#PhilippineLiterature Cecilia Brainard's Signed Novels Available from PALH (Philippine American Literary House)


PALH (Philippine American Literary House) now has copies of Cecilia Brainard's new novel, The Newspaper Widow. For a limited time, signed copies of The Newspaper Widow, are available from PALH for $15.95/each, and US shipping is $4.95 per book. 

Also for a limited time, signed copies of Cecilia Brainard's three novels: When the Rainbow Goddess Wept (Univ. of Michigan Press, softcover), Magdalena (UST Publishihg House, softcover), and The Newspaper Widow (UST Publishing House, softcover) are available from PALH. The packet of three costs $40 plus US shipping of $6.50.

Send Check or Money Order to PALH, PO Box 5099, Santa Monica, CA 90409.






Read also:

#Cebu Sunstar Article by Nelia Neri Re Book Launch of Novel by Cecilia Brainard

Saturday, July 8, 2017

#PhilippineLiterature Pictures Book Launch Cecilia Brainard Novel #CebuLitFest




Here are some pictures taken at the Book Lauch of The Newspaper Widow, novel by Cecilia Brainard, at the Activity Center, Ayala, Cebu, on July 8, 2017, 5 p.m. Thanks to Hendri Go and #CebuLitFest for hosting the event.

I'll be adding pictures to this blog entry, so please check back.







l-r: Julius Neri, Chinggay Utzurrum, Cecilia Brainard, Nelia Garcia Neri

l-r: Cookie Neuman, Chinggay Utzurrum, Louella Alix, Louie Nacorda, Cecilia Brainard, Teresita Manguerra, Kingsley Benedict Sole Medalla, Angelina Labucay Escano

Ruel Gaviola and Cecilia Brainard

Michelle Gaviola

Ruel Gaviola



Cris Evert Lato Ruffolo





Cecilia interviewed by Cris Evert






Cecilia Brainard, Chona Bernad, Merlie

Collage top l-r: Malou, Dr.Rey Caturza, Ma.Victoria Beltran, Hendri Go;
bottom l-r: Ma. Victoria Beltran, Cecilia Brainard, Malou

l-r: Louella Alix and Cecilia Brainard

l-r: Nandy Po and Louie Nacorda

l-r: Louie Nacorda, Terry Manguerra, Marilou Chiongbian

Madrilena de la Cerna and Cecilia

 l-r: Terry Manguerra, Chinggay Utzurrum, Garrison Lowell Rousseau, Chona Bernad, Cecilia Brainard, Lyn Ocampo
l-r: Cecilia, Lyn Ocampo, Danton Remoto

l-r: Chinggay Utzurrum, Chona Bernad, Christy Manguerra, Cecilia Brainard, Aya Manguerra, Terry Manguerra





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Friday, July 7, 2017

#CebuLitFest : Invitation to Book Launch of Cecilia Brainard's Novel



You are cordially invited to the book launching of

The Newspaper Widow

a novel by

Cecilia Manguerra Brainard

Date: July 8, 2017
Place: Ayala Activity Center
Time 5 p.m.

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Tuesday, July 4, 2017

#PhilippineLiterature Pictures: Book Launch of Cecilia Brainard novels at DLSU



Here are some pictures taken at the Twin Book Launch of Cecilia Brainard's The Newspaper Widow and Magdalena, at the Bienvenido N. Santos Creative Writing Center, De La Salle University. The event was held last Monday, July 3. 2017 from 6-9 p.m. Thank you Dr. Shirley Lua for making all the arrangements for the wonderful book launch.

 The picture above shows Dr. Shirley Lua, Director of the Bienvenido N. Santos Creative Writing Center, De La Salle University, and Cecilia Brainard, Author of the novels.





Dr. Jack Wigley, Director of the University of Santo Tomas University Publishing House







It was raining in fact at around 5 p.m. and traffic was bad in Manila. I was resigned to having a small audience, but to my surprise, the hall was standing room only, with some 143 guests. Miriam College (which used to be Maryknoll College, my Alma Mater) had sent three sections of students. In addition, Professor John Teodoro brought his students in his Visayas Literature class. These students, along with old friends, writers, professors, and others filled the room. 

I should mention that the students were very interested; this field trip to the book launch wasn't just homework. The Miriam students in particular had traveled far and with hardshiip because of the rain and traffic. They were also very patient as they waited in line to get their book purchases signed. The students of Professor Teodoro were likewise engaged.

We all had a wonderful time. People were in a celebratory mood. Shirley Lua, Connie Maraan, and Jack Wigley spoke before I did my presentation. I talked about my favorite setting for my fiction, Ubec, and how that mythical place came about.  I did some readings from the books.  In addition I tallked briefly about challenges women writers face, in response to Professor Kelly's request (from Miriam). I could not give a lengthy lecture because of time limitation. But I advised the students to check my official website and even email me if they need material for the paper they have to write.



l-r: Dr. Shirley Lua, Director of BNSCWC, Cecilila Brainard, Alice Sun-Cua


Cecilia






l-r: Maribel Paraz, Cecilia, Dreena and Doy Del Mundo

Professor and students from Miriam College with Cecilia


Miriam College students with Cecilia

l-r: Norma Lucero, Tillic Lorayes, Cecilia


De La Salle University Students of Professor John Teodoro







Professor John Teodoro and Cecilia

l-r: Cecilia, Paula, Cynthia Poss, Claire Agbayani, Alma Anonas-Carpio, Alice Sun-Cua



l-r: Jack Wigley, Doy Del Mundo, Dreena Del Mundo, Alice Sun-Cua, Marj Evasco, Susan Lara, Ailil Alvarez, Shirley Lua, John Teodoro

l-r: Alice Sun-Cua, Marj Evasco


l-r: Jack Wigley, Ailil Alvarez, Alice Sun-Cua, Marj Evasco, Susan Lara, John Teodoro

l-r: Maribel Paraz, Cynthia Posa


l-r: Shirley Lua, Alma Anonas-Carpio, Alice Sun-Cua, Cecilia Brainard, Marj Evasco, Nadine Sarreal, Connie Maraan, Claire Agbayani, Cynthia Posa, Maribel Paraz



l-r: Connie Maraan, Claire Agbayani, Shirley Lua
l-r: Cecilia Brainard, Claire Agbayani, Maribel Paraz (seated)

l-r: Alma Anonas-Carpio, Alice Sun-Cua


l-r: Susan Lara, Cecilia Brainard

L-r: Connie Maraan and Cecilia

Tetta Tirona, Zam Abrera with Cecilia

This wonderful cat reading my book is Susan Lara's beloved literary pet.


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