Hello, friends! 🌊✨ I’m excited to share my latest book, "Paglayag," which is the third installment of my Pagpag Series. This book is filled with poems and essays that highlight the value of every journey and destination in our lives. The Beauty of Ordinary Travels In Paglayag, I've fallen even more in love with poetry. Each poem expresses feelings … Continue reading Paglayag Poetry Book by Kim Derla
Hello, friends, and readers. It's been three months since I last posted here in WordPress. I hope you still remember me. I didn't have any 2024 yearend review because I finished the year writing and revising a manuscript for my beloved publisher. I know that there is no valid excuse, but yeah, just sharing. I … Continue reading Kim’s Newly Released Books 2025
Pinoy Indie Authors Collaboration has recently held another book launch. PIAC is on its third collaboration already. This time, the theme is about Super Hero Teen Kapre. The charming and intimate book launch was held at Ambergris Cafe in Pasig on December 1, 2024. The cafe space was inviting, featuring soft lighting that created a … Continue reading Pinoy Indie Authors Collaboration: Teen Kapre Super Heroes
Hello, readers. Here's a life update. I recently attended the prestigious University of the Philippines Writers Night on November 28, 2024, at the Gimenez Gallery in UP Diliman, Quezon City. Writers who participated in the UP Likhaan Institute of Creative Writing's seminars and workshops were invited to join. Additionally, there were also distinguished writers who … Continue reading My First UP Writers Night
I recently joined the 8th Amelia Lapena-Bonifacio Writers Workshop organized by UP Likhaan Institute of Creative Writing. Full post here. Gusto ko lang i-share sa post na ito ang mga mahahalagang takeaways ko mula sa workshop na mahalaga sa pagsusulat ng kuwentong pambata. Ang ipinasa ko pala sa workshop na ito ay pinamagatang "Ang Bungisngis … Continue reading Writing Stories for Children: Lessons from a Writing Workshop
Long post ahead! Tungkol ito sa karanasan ko bilang isang fellow sa isang national workshop. Paano ba ito nagsimula? Wala talaga sa hinuha ko na matatanggap ako at ang akda ko sa isang national workshop--lalo pa sa Amelia Lapena Bonifacio Writers Workshop na organized by UP Likhaan Institute of Creative Writing. Alam ko kasi sa … Continue reading Amelia Lapena Bonifacio Writers Workshop: My Journey as a Fellow
Manila International Book Fair has been one of the most important events for me as a bookworm. We always look forward for September because of this event. It is a celebration of books, and everyone's love for reading. There is always something to look forward during MIBF season. Last year, we did not have much … Continue reading Manila International Book Fair 2023
(This is just a short and quick post about my Meet and Greet last July. For documentation purposes.) This is a super late post about my book signing for the Grand Pinoy Lit Fan Con last July 1, 2023, in NBS College, Quezon City. It is my first book signing for Paghilom which is now … Continue reading Meet and Greet Kim Derla, Author of Paghilom Book
This is the second part of my post about World Youth Day 2023. Here, I will be writing about my experience during the World Youth Day Proper which happened from August 1, 2023 to August 6, 2023, in Lisbon, Portugal. We arrived in Canecas, Portugal on July 31 afternoon. Some of our co-pilgrim were fostered … Continue reading My World Youth Day Experience 2023 (Part 2)
It has been a long time since I last posted something long in my blog. Hehe. Well, I finally gathered all the courage I need to sum up my meaningful experience in the recently held World Youth Day 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal. Who would have thought that I would be able to participate in this … Continue reading My World Youth Day 2023 Experience (Part 1)
