At the early age of eight, growing up in the Philippines, I began writing poems, essays, and short stories, often daydreaming in class instead of paying attention to my teachers. Though I eventually set aside my childhood hobby to focus on other ventures, I found that writing stories always provided me true solace and calmed my restless nature.
Two decades later, living in the San Francisco Bay Area, I entertained the idea of writing again and decided to turn my hobby into a career. In 2011, I launched my debut novel, Love Letters, which reached the overall Top 100 Amazon Bestseller List and won various awards, including the 2011 Beach Book Festival for the Romance category. Since then, I’ve released fifteen more books. My books focus on deep core relationships and the human condition, spanning genres like Romance, Women's Fiction, Mystery, Suspense, Fantasy, and Psychological Thrillers. I also write non-fiction focused on marketing and communication.
My books have been translated into seven languages and featured in publications like Glamour UK, The San Francisco Examiner, and House of Coco. I’ve appeared on TV shows including King 5, The Heart of Silicon Valley, and KTSF. Beyond novels, I write screenplays, product descriptions, book summaries, blogs, and articles, while also providing ghostwriting, developmental editing, and copyediting services. I regularly speak at writing conferences, teach workshops, and previously worked for ten years at Stanford University while serving as Treasurer, Event Coordinator, and Vice President for the Fremont Area Writers Club.
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I regularly speak at writing conferences, teach workshops, and previously worked for ten years at Stanford University while serving as Treasurer, Event Coordinator, and Vice President for the Fremont Area Writers Club.
When I’m not writing, I enjoy traveling, reading, watching movies, and island hopping. I’m also passionate about promoting literacy and have established mini-libraries in the Philippines to help make books accessible in remote areas.
