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
Several months after traditionally publishing Pagsibol, I was in awed when it reached the bestsellers list in National Book Store for the month of September 2024. Who would have thought (again) that my humble work is now another bestseller. Thank you, Lord. So much to be grateful for talaga. Pagsibol is a collection of poems … Continue reading Pagsibol ranked 3rd in National Book Store’s bestsellers list
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
My friends and I attended the Philippine Book Festival last April 28, 2024, Sunday. It was the last day and the only day that we are available. Our travel time going there was less than an hour. Thanks to the efficient Grab driver, and the highway which made our trip convenient. (Or maybe because it … Continue reading Philippine Book Festival 2024
In 2019, I visited Iloilo-Guimaras and later went to Iloilo-Bacolod the same year. Looking back on these trips five years later, I noticed a change in how I approach travel. Before, I used to pack my days with activities, always rushing from one place to another. If you've followed my adventures since 2019, you'd see … Continue reading Unwinding in Iloilo and Bacolod.
As someone who works from home, there are times that I desire to work in a different place. Since the pandemic, there are already lots of coffee shop that popped in Taytay. For me, a good coffee shop must have quality and consistent coffee, perfect ambiance, and great customer service experience. Most importantly work-friendly. Here … Continue reading Best Coffee Shops in Taytay, Rizal 2023
