Evolving Perceptions

Title: Kiss and Cry Author: Mina V. Esguerra Published by: Bright Girls Books Release Date: March 1, 2019 PLOT: Calinda met Ramirez when she was 20 and he was 22. She was the rising star of women's skating, and he was the superstar forward of men's hockey. Her parents and coach were against their relationship, and because Calinda wanted to prove that no hot guy would ever distract her from her dream, she chose skating over him — and also avoided him all together.  Ten years later, they meet again as gold medalists and prominent sports advocates, still single and undeniably attracted to each other. It's still not a good time for them, because Ramirez is retiring from hockey and moving back to the United States. Calinda doesn't do relationships, really, and proposes they use his final three weeks in Manila to explore what might have been, and do all the things they wish they'd done (there's a list!). Then he can leave for good, and they can both move...

Last February 19, 2017 (Sunday), I attended The Philippine Romance Convention 2017 in Alabang Town Center, Activity Center. I had a lot of fun. I met a lot of authors with books that I have read and I've also discovered authors with books that I have not read and I was eager to try out their books thus breaking my book buying ban again. I also learned a lot of things especially about writing books and the process behind it.             I first attended the Sweet love discussion, which is a panel discussion on young adult, new adult, and inspirational romance. In this talk, the speakers were:  Arelene Manocot               She has written fantasy, suspense, and romance novels, She has also launched three books iin her Fangirling series in the span of a year.  Clarisse David                She is a young adult author. She has recently released h...