When did you first start writing?
I first started writing at the age of five. Our kindergarten teacher asked us to make a short picture book for class. I haven't been able to stop writing stories since.
Where did you grow up, and how did this influence your writing?
I grew up in a small village in Iloilo, home of traditional Filipino lore, legends, culture and mythical creatures. They make regular appearances in some of the books, even the fairy tale-inspired ones. Our island's flora, fauna and ambience are also referenced or serve as inspiration for story settings.
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