Overbooked Reader

Many of my close friends know that "Carrie" is my favorite Stephen King novel. I always talk about how that was the book that got me into reading and writing. However, I don't often mention that "The Shining" is my second favorite novel by Stephen King. "The Shining" tells the story of recovering alcoholic Jack Torrance, his wife Wendy, and his son Danny. When Jack finds a job as caretaker of the Overlook Hotel, the whole family drives up to the hotel for the winter. The former caretaker succumbed to cabin fever, and killed his entire family. Obviously, a foreshadowing of things to come, and Jack's family soon finds out why. Everything is fine at first. Jack even finds time to work on his long overlooked play. Then, Danny begins seeing visions. Danny has 'The Shining,' a telepathic ability that allows him to have premonitions, read minds, and perhaps more dangerous things. Unfortunately, his ability inadvertent

Filipino ReaderCon 2014 is just around the corner so it's time for Filipino Friday. Here is my second entry for today: Here is this week's topic: As a reader, have you ever thought about writing a book? What kind of books/stories do you want to write? Or are you now a published author, and what compelled you to go fulfill this dream? How was your journey from reader to writer? How did you go about getting your book out there? As a reader, have you ever thought about writing a book? YES. I've always wanted to be a published fiction writer. That's the reason why I took up creative writing in college, instead of a more practical course like mass communications or journalism. What kind of books/stories do you want to write? Over the years, beginning with my thesis year in college, I realized that I have an inclination towards writing contemporary romance stories. So I'd like to write fiction (short stories, novellas, and novels)

Filipino ReaderCon 2014 is just around the corner so it's time for Filipino Friday. I forgot to write a blog post last week, so I'll be posting two entries today. Here is last week's topic: Surprise, Reader! Hello, it’s the first week of Filipino Fridays 2014! Whether it’s your first time to participate or not, tell us a bit about yourself. More specifically, tell us about your favorite book discoveries for this year. Any author you started reading this year that you can’t get enough of? A book you didn’t think you’d like, but you ended up liking/loving? Any book series that you just have to get your hands on? Have you discovered anything new from Filipino authors this year? So, Hi! My name is Verne. I work as a writer and researcher for the Ayala Museum. This year is a big one for me. I recently submitted by MBA thesis, hence the lack of blog posts over the past few months. To celebrate this accomplishment--and finally get some writing done--I'm joining

Ever since I first read a novel for fun--it was "Carrie" by Stephen King, back when I was in first year high school--I wanted write my own novel. The desire to be a novelist was what inspired me to take up creative writing in college. But, for practicality's sake, and because lacked confidence, I chose to focus on creative nonfiction instead of fiction. The pivotal moment came when my fiction workshop professor told me to wait until I was 40 years old before attempting to write fiction, even a short story. It's true that I may have lacked the skill back in college. It's true that many of my block mates are more talented writers than me. However, it's also true that I lacked the commitment to focus on honing my writing craft. That, more than having a late start in reading and writing, was what prevented me from writing good fiction. I see National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) as an opportunity to make up for lost time and prove to myself that I