Tell us about yourself:

I am a friendly person, loves to interact with people; however I do not consider myself as an extrovert-type. I prefer to stay at home, read and write, watch movies and listen to the music.

History/Story of your writing career:

I discovered my writing skill when I was in high school. I like writing scripts of our role playing.

Title of books you've written:

(none yet, but I have unpublished novels)

Who is/are your favorite authors:     

NICHOLAS SPARKS, STEPEHNIE MEYER, J.K. ROWLING, PAULO COEHLO, HELEN MERIZ

What's your favorite book:     

TWILIGHT SAGA, HARRY POTTER BOOKS, SPARKS'S NOVELS, "By the river Piedra, I sat down and wept", "The Alchemist", "Like the flowing river", "Princess Diana: her true story."

How long have you been writing:

Nine years

Q & A:

What made you decide to start writing novels?   

IT'S A GIFT AND A DEVELOPED SKILL.          

Why do you continue to write?         

IT HAS BEEN MY HOBBY AND WAY OF RELAXATION.

Where do you get your ideas?          

FROM EXPERIENCES (MINE AND MY FRIENDS') AND BOOKS AND MOVIES I HAVE READ AND SEEN.

Your Favorite among the books you've written?  Tell us about it. Why do you prefer it among others?                 

My favourite is the ENDLESS LOVE. It is based on true stories of people around me and it's the only novel I have written which made me cry.

What kind of romance novels do you usually write?             

Wholesome, I think. Usually revolves in a teenager who practices family values.

How long can you write and edit one novel?               

It depends. Since I am busy most of the time, it takes me 1-6 months. At the same time, I grab the chance to gather new informations, new places, etc.

How do you cope up with stress?     

I read and I watch films; I dine out, window shopping, go to my friends' houses and visit churches where I can find peace.

What is the hardest part of a romance novel to write?  

Writing about conflicts and issues (challenges for the characters).

Do you like writing love scenes?      

I haven't tried.

How did you learn to write love scenes?   

N/A

Who is your favorite hero among all the novels you've written? Why?     

Seph of ENDLESS LOVE. I admire the people who became my inspirations for his character. He was almost perfect!

And who is your favorite heroine?  Why? 

Heart of ENDLESS LOVE. She was like me. She's affectionate and patient and a mother figure to everyone.

How long and what time of the day do you usually write?    

Evening (10pm-3am)

Aside from writing, what do you like to do?       

Handling trainings and activities (way back in college). I also like reading and watching films.

Who among your characters best depicts you?    

Heart of ENDLESS LOVE.

Which among your books was the most difficult to write?     

ENDLESS LOVE. It took me 6 months to finish and I have to create a fictional place. Furthermore, I was on the process of moving on and this novel’s birth during the downiest point of my life.

What are you writing now?   

“PRICELESS PRINCESS”

WRITING TECHNIQUE and experience:

Do you start with a character or plot?                 

I think first of the characters.

How do you make your characters?          

I make other people my inspiration.

Any advises to those who might want to start their writing career?           

BELIEVE IN YOURSELF. BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN DO IT AND EVERYTHING IS POSSIBLE. MIND OVER MATTER. :-)

Have you been rejected in a publishing?  How did you deal with it?                

YES. TWO TIMES. I JUST SAID TO MYSELF, IT'S NOT FOR ME. THERE'S NOTHING WRONG WITH MY NOVELS. I JUST DON'T FIT WITH THEM.

Have you been criticised?      

YES. I JUST ACCEPT IT AND THINK OF IT AS AN AREA FOR IMPROVEMENT.

What are your fears and frustrations being a writer?   

THAT MY NOVEL WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

What's the best thing about being a writer?        

YOU HAVE THE FREEDOM EXPRESS THE THINGS YOU WANT, STRETCH YOUR IDEAS AND LEARN AS WELL.

Personally, what did you learn from writing romance novels?       

I HAVE LEARNED TO TRUST MYSELF AND ACCEPT WHAT I AM. WHEN I WRITE, I DISCOVER MYSELF MORE THROUGH THE CHARACTERS.

What made you who are are right now?   

BELIEVING AND TRUSTING MYSELF, AND ALSO THE LORD. WITHOUT HIM, I WILL NOT BE WHERE I AM TODAY.

What is your dream as a writer?      

TO BE A WELL-KNOWN WRITER. A BEST-SELLING AUTHOR LIKE SPARKS AND TO WATCH MY NOVELS IN FILMS.

Who are your inspirations?    

FIRST AND FOREMOST, GOD.  Primum Regnum Dei (First the kingdom of God). MY FAMILY AND THE PEOPLE I CARE FOR.