1. In three words, describe yourself as an author.

I am quirky.

2. Could you talk about the significance of titles in your works? How do you usually come up with them?

Titles should easily define your genre and content. There needs to be a balance between creative vision and connection with the audience.

3. Have you ever experienced a moment of surprise or unpredictability while writing, where the story took an unexpected turn?

I cannot claim that my writing has ever truly surprised me. I have read the finest minds, the masters who have shaped the written world, and so I can only admit, humbly, that I have yet to create something that stirs in me that quiet, triumphant utterance: Yes, I did that! Perhaps someday.

As Erica Jong once said, “Everyone has talent. What is rare is the courage to follow that talent to the dark place where it leads.” I suppose I am still learning to walk toward that darkness.

4. In what ways do you think your writing has evolved or changed?

I began writing poetry when I was thirteen, and by fourteen, I saw my first poem in print, in the literary section of Jingle Magazine, a small triumph that felt monumental then. Those early verses were my first attempts at making sense of the world, at giving shape to feelings. I felt unique.

Now, I write novels. It demands discipline, heart, and a quiet kind of bravery, the willingness to return, day after day, to the blank page and begin again, and to put yourself out there when you know that time is different now. Anyone can publish. And I, who had always been critical of my work, now have to contend with swimming in an ocean of uncertainty. But the itch is there. So I have to scratch.

5. Do you have a preferred genre to write in, or do you enjoy exploring various genres?

I like exploring all genres. There is no limit to what you can do. You can cross genres.

6. What role do beta readers or editors play in your writing process, and how do you handle feedback and criticism?

Some of the most precious comments I have known came from seasoned editors. Isabel de Leon, Carla Mortel, Liana Smith, Yumi Cruz and Mercy Soriano. They know what they’re doing and they can give advice that can make a big difference. Do we really need beta readers?

7. Can you share any sneak peeks or hints about your upcoming projects or works-in-progress?

I have 3 novels that need closure. A romance, a time travel, and a cozy mystery