How to Clean an Octopus
This morning I cleaned an octopus. I used my hands the way I was taught -firm, but not cruel, working rock salt into each arm
May 30, 2025
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This morning I cleaned an octopus. I used my hands the way I was taught -firm, but not cruel, working rock salt into each arm
Stories live everywhere. They’re not waiting for literary contests. They’re not waiting for you to sound impressive. They’re already happening. All writing really asks is: Were you paying attention?
I’ve been thinking a lot about how the same sunset feels different depending on where you stand. This piece, Two Altars, is my attempt to capture this, one version from the mountains, one from the sea. It’s written in haibun form (prose + haiku), and it means a lot to me. Hope it brings you a quiet moment.
Every writer asks: how do I start? This talk with the PUP DEFLL Writers’ Circle explores creative nonfiction, finding your voice, and writing the story only you can tell.
Years ago, I started blogging with the vague idea that it would sharpen my writing. Make me more disciplined. Maybe even build an audience. But
A fragmented visit to the National Center for Mental Health. Forms, corridors, and forgotten names. This poem is a record of survival between boxes left unchecked.
My first Philippine Book Festival as an author was a resounding success, with my book completely selling out and exciting new connections made. Discover my highlights, favorite book finds, and what’s next!
Every so often, I tell myself I’m done with writing, that I should focus on something more practical, like learning how taxes work. But the truth is, I don’t know how to stop. Writing isn’t just about being read; it’s a time capsule, a message in a bottle, a way to make sense of the chaos. And sometimes, the most powerful words are the ones we think no one will ever see.
When Writing Knows More Than We Do: How Trauma Shapes Our Stories I thought I was writing about something else. My early drafts were framed
Join Marinduque Is in the Heart at the Philippine Book Festival 2025, happening March 13-16 at Megatrade Hall, SM Megamall. This one-of-a-kind book fair celebrates Filipino authors, artists, and publishers, featuring fiction, poetry, history, and cultural narratives.
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