It's time for I Found You, Cover Reveal! I hope you are excited as I am. This is the day I'll finally show you the full book cover of my latest book.

First, let me tell you something about the book.

I Found You is a poetry anthology that is basically about finding the one, searching until you find nothing, feeling lost like something is missing, moving forward in spite of being broken, fixing and picking up yourself, and all other things that drag you down because of that empty space in your heart. But you never give up! You never quit. Instead, you just rest. You hibernate, preparing for the next chapter of your life.

PRODUCT DETAILS

Size: 5 x 7

Cover: Matte

Paper: Cream Paper

Bind: Softbound

No. of pages: 100

Colored pages: 7 out of 100

The book price per copy is 250 pesos, but the pre-order price is 280 pesos. So don't miss this chance. 🤗📚💚

Pre-order link: http://bit.ly/IFoundYoupre-orderform

DATES TO REMEMBER

Pre-order Cut-off: October 5, 2019

Payment Deadline: October 5, 2019

Printing starts on October 7, 2019

Shipping starts on October 20, 2019

Now, let me tell you something about the book cover.

Well, this is the first that I commissioned an artist to help me with my books. And there is no regret. I love what the artist created. I commissioned my sister's friend. She is kind and accommodating to all my requests and adjustments. I am happy with the results of the whole process of consultations between the writer and the artist. I was hesitant at first, but it was worth taking the risk. And as early as now, I am looking forward to work again with her, if she is still up for another round of the whole process.

So, let's cut the chase and let our eyes feast with the full book cover of I Found You.

Tada!!!

Hi! Finally, now is the time to tell you that the writer of this account (me, myself, and I) is finally releasing her latest book 'i found YOU' in print. Yep, in a form of a physical book! 😅 The full book cover reveal is set to happen on Sept. 16, after #mibf2019. Watch out for that cover reveal exclusively on Arlene Manocot's official Instagram account, Facebook page, and blogsite. For now, may your eyes feast with this teaser. 😅😅😅

For pre-order, kindly fill out this link: http://bit.ly/ifoundYOUpre-orderform

See you! 💕

Vengeance Series is finally on my desk, and I decided to revise and edit this story at last. After 3 years, I think, I have now the courage to continue the series. So help me God. 

It is a three-part series. Vengeance revolves around the lives of Cleo and Ikeda and some other vital characters in the story. More or less, it talks about the end of the world, of the human race because of their sins. The sinful nature of man is too much for the heavenly creatures. The Father as the creator of all things will reboot and destroy the ways of the sinners. 

I assume I am not giving away much of the story by blogging my writing journey here as I continue the Vengeance Series. Below are the themes/titles of the three-part series:

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I look forward to posting my progress here on my blog.

Ciao!

To God be the glory!

The Philippines is a tropical country, and the summer season is now hitting the country. So, prep your summer outfit and sunnies and gear up to hit the beach.

Wait, forget what I said.

We're not hitting the beach.

Instead, let's talk about our very own sanctuary of the creatures under the sea, the Laguna de Bay.

Laguna Lake was once a source of clean water for the people from the three barangays in the first district. Caingin, Aplaya, and Sinalhan were located beside the lake and the settlers of the said barangays mostly relied on the lake as its source of food and incoming. They used it for their living, but sadly they never returned the favor.

When I was just a kid, my mom used to tell me how clear the water in Laguna lake, they often used it to wash their clothes and took a bath during the summer season.

Sabado de Gloria was a holiday I always looked forward to along with my cousins all for the reason that it was also our chance to go swimming and enjoy the water without paying any fees. The water in the lake was already polluted during those days, but Sabado de Gloria was a day of a miracle for us. The muddy water became lighter and we could see the stones and dead shells. It was a simple delight we always indulge ourselves in.

Then, something happened.

I saw a yellow submarine.

That day, I stepped out of the water and I stopped going to the lake for a swim since then.

It was poop. For the lake's sake! It was a fresh yellow poop, about three inches long probably.

And as I grew older, the water condition got worse. I had hopes that may be, just maybe the water would turn clear during Holy Week, but it didn't.

I never got a chance to dip my foot in the lake since my encounter with Mr. Yellow Submarine, and I just had this thought that I might visit the lake one of these days. You might want to check out Laguna lake too, and an idea might pop out to save or at least minimize the destruction of Laguna de Bay. Wasn't that a bit hopeful for such a hopeless bay? I think not.