Can you take us on a journey through the “writer’s room” of your mind? What’s it like in there?

It’s a space filled with swirling color and sounds, where ideas float like fireflies. There’s a cozy corner with a worn-out chair, a desk cluttered with notebooks, and an overlooking garden where I often daydream.

What’s the most unexpected place or situation where you’ve found inspiration for your writing?

Jeepney ride.

Share a “writer’s secret” with us—a quirky habit or ritual you have while writing that you’ve never told anyone about.

I always write with a specific playlist that reflects the mood of what I’m working on. I have a secret stash of songs that I believe channel my characters’ emotions. Sometimes, I even talk to them out loud, asking for their input on how they’d react in certain situations. It sounds odd, but it helps me stay connected to their world!

If you could step into the world of one of your stories, which one would it be, and what adventure would you embark on?

I would step into “Pagsibol,” where I could wander through an enchanting garden filled with flowers that bloom according to the emotions of the people around them.

If you could co-write a book with any author, living or dead, who would it be, and what kind of story would you create together?

I would like to co-write a book with Paulo Coelho. It is about a story like his masterpiece, “The Alchemist.”