Category Archives: Writing

NerdGirlPinups.com

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This post is a tad bit overdue, but I recently started writing for NerdGirlPinups.com – an awesome site for girls who are nerds and proud of it. Currently you can find my profile posted online (along with a very pixelated, poor quality photo of me) and my first introductory post reviewing Gloom. If you haven’t guessed, my topic of expertise on the site involves books and traditional gaming. Once the site is up and running off of beta, I’ll be posting reviews on both subjects regularly as a continuation of my current work on MiaHerrera.com. Hope you enjoy! And don’t forget, if you’d like me to review a particular game or book, send me a comment or a message and I’ll check it out for you.

LIFT Out Loud

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Yesterday I attended the bi-monthly LIFT Out Loud screenplay reading series at XPACE. For those who are interested in screenwriting, I highly recommend this series. Though it was my first time attending this event, it’s been a bimonthly occurrence for the past two years.

For only $5, attendees receive free pizza, great readings, great advice, and the chance to mingle with other screenwriters and hear about their craft.

LIFT Out Loud encourages LIFT (Liaison of Independent Filmmakers of Toronto) members to submit scripts to a panel of readers. If selected, the script is read by a live cast for a live audience, with a critique and Q&A session afterwards.

Last night LIFT presented TV pilot scripts moderated by Denis McGrath, award winning writer of the mini-series, Across the River to Motor City. Two pilots were read: Ride the Dream, a sitcom by Vickie Fagan, and Marble City, a drama by Kevin Parnell.

I was exhilarated to hear excellent scripts, great readings, and invaluable advice. It sparked my blood enough to encourage a return to my own script. If you’re looking for some inspiration, come to LIFT Out Loud next time around!

LiL Article: My Live in Limbo Success Story

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Check out my latest article for Live in Limbo titled, “My Live in Limbo Success Story“.

The article tracks my journey as a writer for LiL, how I landed the gig and where it led.

All that remains to be said in addition to the above article is my thanks: Though it cannot be said enough, I’d like to extend my warmest thanks to Sean Chin, the founder of LiveInLimbo.com. You have been a pleasure to work with and a great friend. Without you, who knows where my path may have led. You are an inspiration to all aspiring young adults, and if ever you need a hand, you know who to call!

In other news: Books and Games and Freelance Writing

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It is with great pleasure that I’d like to share the news that I recently landed a freelancing gig with SideStreet Review  and C&G Monthly. Find me online or on newsstands within the next few months, writing game and book reviews/articles. I’ll update more in regards to my assignments as they are published. Now, all I have to do is land about 15 more gigs like this one, and maybe I can become a full-time work-from-home writer!

                                                                     

“Mahal Kita” on Toronto In Colour

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My short story, “Mahal Kita”, is featured on Toronto In Colour. Become a TorontoInColour.ca member and check it out here. : )

I must say, it’s a little nerve-wracking to have the thing online for anyone to read. When it was initially published in the Hart House Review, I felt it had a limited readership since it was in print and therefore somewhat inaccessible to all my friends and relatives. I much prefer the image that accompanies the story on TIC.ca, however. The photo features a beautiful sunset, which is part of the initial setting of my story. When the story was published in HHR, it was featured beside an image of a poor Asian child, which I felt completely misconstrued the story’s Philippine setting!

LiL Article 11: Fired Up

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Check out my new review of Fired Up by Jayne Ann Krentz on LiveInLimbo.com. I received a copy of the book late last month for Penguin Canada’s Books and Bloggers Network. I love receiving books in advance of their release date!

NB: If you’d like to purchase your very own copy of Fired Up, please comment below or e-mail [email protected]. As always, The Book Cart provides books for very reasonable prices!