Tag: Philippines

  • Writing Heat Level 3 When You’re Filipino

    Writing Heat Level 3 When You’re Filipino

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    Writing Heat Level 3 When You’re Filipino
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    Intro

    RomanceClass Community Heat Levels

HEAT LEVEL O
No sex on or off the page

HEAT LEVEL 1
Off-page sex mentioned in story

HEAT LEVEL 2
At least one "Closed door" sex scene

HEAT LEVEL 3
At least one "Open door" sex scene

HEAT LEVEL 4
Explicit erotic romance with HEA/HFN

    Hi, everyone and welcome to the #RomanceClass Podcast. #RomanceClass is a community of Filipino authors of romance in English, the readers of the books, and fellow creatives who help us make the stories we love. This is our podcast’s fifth season and we will continue to talk about romance themes, tropes, media, with authors, readers, and fellow creatives. This season we will be exploring topics that influence what we consume and what we create, as Filipinos. On every platform, Filipinos are a huge segment of romance media on the consumer and creator side, but who thinks of us and what we need as creators and the audience? Tayo-tayo rin lang, friends. The #RomanceClass Podcast is produced by Tania Arpa and Mina V. Esguerra.

    Before we start we would like to remind everyone to subscribe to our channel on YouTube. Head over to kilig.pub/youtube, hit the subscribe button, and also click on the bell to be notified when a new video is coming up. My name is Mina V. Esguerra, my pronouns are she/her, and I’m hosting the episode today. 

    This episode is called Writing Heat Level 3 or writing on-page sex, When You’re Filipino. On the panel and contributing to this episode are romanceclass authors, who are Filipino romance authors, who have written and/or edited sex scenes in romance books. 

    Yes, Filipino authors write romance novels with sex scenes. It’s not just our community that does this, but there are published Tagalog romance novels and erotic fiction imprints that have been doing this for years. If you expand your definition of Filipino romance to serial fiction and fan fiction, there would be even more. But there’s a persistent misconception among readers, writers, and the academe that we don’t write sex and you can tell right away who actually isn’t reading romance when you hear them say that. We write it, it’s in published work, but the publishers don’t talk about it or market it because even if they’re willingly making money from it, they’re not always ready to defend it. 

    What we end up with is knowledge about sex scenes in romance that pretty much stays within writing communities and is difficult to then react to and learn from. And also difficult to find what’s excellent if this is the kind of thing you want to read. 

    In RomanceClass we as a community decided that a romance book was going to have certain elements, but sex would not be a required element. We have a heat level scale that ranges from 0 which means no sex on or off the page, to 4 which is erotic romance, and only one author has written. We’ve found it helpful as authors and readers to determine where in the scale our book is, and marketing and selling it accordingly. 

    Today we will be talking to authors who write Heat level 3, ask them about how they feel about writing it, and how readers have responded to their work.

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    Panel

    Got questions? Ask them on the live chat during the stream or tweet @romanceclassbks .

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    This episode was recorded and streamed live on 28 May 2022 over YouTubeTwitter and Facebook. If you’d like to watch the entire stream, check out the video below. If you prefer to listen to the edited audio, you can do so on Spotify or your favorite podcatcher.

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  • Food in Romance

    Food in Romance

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    #RomanceClass authors Angel C. Aquino and Carla de Guzman talk about writing food in their romance books. This episode is hosted by author Mina V. Esguerra.

    NomCom: The Tropetastic Kindness Bundle II is available until April 14, 2022. All proceeds will be donated to For Our Farmers, a youth-led non-profit organization that helps farmers in the Philippines. Visit their Instagram.

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    Host:

    • Mina V. Esguerra

    Panel

    • Angel C. Aquino
    • Carla de Guzman

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    This episode was recorded and streamed live on March 19, 2022 over YouTube, Twitter and Facebook. If you’d like to watch the entire stream, check out the video below.

    Show notes

    About Angel C. Aquino

    For updates on the release of Feels Like Home and other book news, follow Angel C. Aquino on Instagram and Twitter and sign up for her newsletter

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  • The #RomanceClass Podcast

    The #RomanceClass Podcast

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    4pm PHT Saturday, 26 November 2022

    Join the Kilig Anthology creators Cris Santos, Gianne Rabena, Danice Sison, Milo Galang, Yugen, Zee Dino, Fay Sebastian, Celestine Trinidad, and Suzette de Borja as they talk about the new KOMIKET x #RomanceClass collaboration.

    This episode is hosted by author Mina V. Esguerra.

    Don’t forget to go to YouTube and hit the bell icon to get notified when the episode goes live!

    (Some links are affiliate links, which will not affect the price for the buyer.)

    Seasons 1 to 5 are available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever fine podcasts can be found.

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  • Keep the Faith – Chapter 21

    Keep the Faith – Chapter 21

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    There were the things that I knew to be true right before I left for mission again.

    One: I couldn’t hang out with Rain and Meah as much as I used to. I thought I could, but when we planned for my farewell dinner on Saturday, the thought of being in Rain’s place gave me this incredible sense of dread.

    Keep the Faith by Ana Tejano

    For Season Three of the #RomanceClass podcast, we’re bringing you the full, unabridged audio narration of Keep the Faith by Ana Tejano , one chapter a week. The narrator for Chapter 21 is Jade Albert.

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    Follow Ana Tejano on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Her website is at anatejano.com .

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    What Kind of Day by Mina V. Esguerra

    It’s a bad day for Ben. After years of earnest work, he’s been fired from his job as a speechwriter for a Philippine senator. Name tarnished and bridges burned, he steps into what he thinks is a shuttle ride home, and accidentally joins a tour of his own city.

    It was supposed to be a good day for Naya. Her passion is traveling, her hobby is discovering cool things to see and do, and taking people on tours of Metro Manila is her only job right now. An extra person at the last minute isn’t ideal, especially if the person is a former colleague and the subject of the day’s hottest political trash fire. But work is work, and she decides to let him stay in the tour.

    She’s hoping she won’t regret it. He’s hoping his day turns around. What kind of day could it be? Maybe the best kind.

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    The #RomanceClass Podcast is produced by Tania Arpa and Mina V. Esguerra. Sponsorships are open. If you’re interested, please email us at mina@romancepodcast.com .

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  • Keep the Faith – Chapter 20

    Keep the Faith – Chapter 20

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    You’d think that because Nico and I worked together that it would be easy for me to find a way to talk to him the following week, but we hardly saw each other. He wasn’t at the HQ last Monday.

    Keep the Faith by Ana Tejano

    For Season Three of the #RomanceClass podcast, we’re bringing you the full, unabridged audio narration of Keep the Faith by Ana Tejano , one chapter a week. The narrator for Chapter 21 is Jade Albert.

    Subscribe to the #RomanceClass Podcast (and the official podcast newsletter) to get new episodes as soon as they’re available:

    Follow Ana Tejano on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Her website is at anatejano.com .

    Follow Jade on Instagram, Twitter and Soundcloud.

    Sponsor

    What Kind of Day (Six 32 Central #1) by Mina V. Esguerra

    Buy it here!

    What Kind of Day by Mina V. Esguerra

    It’s a bad day for Ben. After years of earnest work, he’s been fired from his job as a speechwriter for a Philippine senator. Name tarnished and bridges burned, he steps into what he thinks is a shuttle ride home, and accidentally joins a tour of his own city.

    It was supposed to be a good day for Naya. Her passion is traveling, her hobby is discovering cool things to see and do, and taking people on tours of Metro Manila is her only job right now. An extra person at the last minute isn’t ideal, especially if the person is a former colleague and the subject of the day’s hottest political trash fire. But work is work, and she decides to let him stay in the tour.

    She’s hoping she won’t regret it. He’s hoping his day turns around. What kind of day could it be? Maybe the best kind.

    Buy it here!

    The #RomanceClass Podcast is produced by Tania Arpa and Mina V. Esguerra. Sponsorships are open. If you’re interested, please email us at mina@romancepodcast.com .

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  • Keep the Faith – Chapter 19

    Keep the Faith – Chapter 19

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    Sometimes, even if you were so prepared for it, unexpected things still happen so you do your best to cope. And once it’s over, you pick up the pieces, learn from the experience, and prepare for it all over again.

    Keep the Faith by Ana Tejano

    For Season Three of the #RomanceClass podcast, we’re bringing you the full, unabridged audio narration of Keep the Faith by Ana Tejano , one chapter a week. The narrator for Chapter 19 is Jade Albert. Please stick around to the end for outtakes.

    Subscribe to the #RomanceClass Podcast (and the official podcast newsletter) to get new episodes as soon as they’re available:

    Follow Ana Tejano on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Her website is at anatejano.com .

    Follow Jade on Instagram, Twitter and Soundcloud.

    Sponsor

    What Kind of Day (Six 32 Central #1) by Mina V. Esguerra

    Buy it here!

    What Kind of Day by Mina V. Esguerra

    It’s a bad day for Ben. After years of earnest work, he’s been fired from his job as a speechwriter for a Philippine senator. Name tarnished and bridges burned, he steps into what he thinks is a shuttle ride home, and accidentally joins a tour of his own city.

    It was supposed to be a good day for Naya. Her passion is traveling, her hobby is discovering cool things to see and do, and taking people on tours of Metro Manila is her only job right now. An extra person at the last minute isn’t ideal, especially if the person is a former colleague and the subject of the day’s hottest political trash fire. But work is work, and she decides to let him stay in the tour.

    She’s hoping she won’t regret it. He’s hoping his day turns around. What kind of day could it be? Maybe the best kind.

    Buy it here!

    The #RomanceClass Podcast is produced by Tania Arpa and Mina V. Esguerra. Sponsorships are open. If you’re interested, please email us at mina@romancepodcast.com .

    Subscribe to the #RomanceClass Podcast (and the official podcast newsletter) to get new episodes as soon as they’re available:

  • Keep the Faith – Chapter 18 – Part 2

    Keep the Faith – Chapter 18 – Part 2

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    James didn’t seem surprised by the question, but he also didn’t hurry to answer. It gave me a chance to observe him, and I realized that I was no longer afraid to hear his answer. Instead of the anxiety that I used to feel at the thought of asking him that, I just felt resigned. Like I would be okay even if he didn’t answer the question.

    Keep the Faith by Ana Tejano

    For Season Three of the #RomanceClass podcast, we’re bringing you the full, unabridged audio narration of Keep the Faith by Ana Tejano , one chapter a week. The narrator for Chapter 21 is Jade Albert.

    Subscribe to the #RomanceClass Podcast (and the official podcast newsletter) to get new episodes as soon as they’re available:

    Follow Ana Tejano on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Her website is at anatejano.com .

    Follow Jade on Instagram, Twitter and Soundcloud.

    Sponsor

    What Kind of Day (Six 32 Central #1) by Mina V. Esguerra

    Buy it here!

    What Kind of Day by Mina V. Esguerra

    It’s a bad day for Ben. After years of earnest work, he’s been fired from his job as a speechwriter for a Philippine senator. Name tarnished and bridges burned, he steps into what he thinks is a shuttle ride home, and accidentally joins a tour of his own city.

    It was supposed to be a good day for Naya. Her passion is traveling, her hobby is discovering cool things to see and do, and taking people on tours of Metro Manila is her only job right now. An extra person at the last minute isn’t ideal, especially if the person is a former colleague and the subject of the day’s hottest political trash fire. But work is work, and she decides to let him stay in the tour.

    She’s hoping she won’t regret it. He’s hoping his day turns around. What kind of day could it be? Maybe the best kind.

    Buy it here!

    The #RomanceClass Podcast is produced by Tania Arpa and Mina V. Esguerra. Sponsorships are open. If you’re interested, please email us at mina@romancepodcast.com .

    Subscribe to the #RomanceClass Podcast (and the official podcast newsletter) to get new episodes as soon as they’re available:

  • Keep the Faith – Chapter 18 – Part 1

    Keep the Faith – Chapter 18 – Part 1

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    So this is what heartbreak felt like.

    I guess I was surprised to know this already, since the actual breakup was six months ago, but the pain I felt now that James was officially with someone else had nothing on that evening. The ache lingered, and not even the torrent of tears washed it away after I got home and found my family waiting for me with mugs of Mommy’s famous hot chocolate.

    Keep the Faith by Ana Tejano

    For Season Three of the #RomanceClass podcast, we’re bringing you the full, unabridged audio narration of Keep the Faith by Ana Tejano , one chapter a week. The narrator for Chapter 18 is Jade Albert.

    Subscribe to the #RomanceClass Podcast (and the official podcast newsletter) to get new episodes as soon as they’re available:

    Follow Ana Tejano on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Her website is at anatejano.com .

    Follow Jade on Instagram, Twitter and Soundcloud.

    Sponsor

    What Kind of Day (Six 32 Central #1) by Mina V. Esguerra

    Buy it here!

    What Kind of Day by Mina V. Esguerra

    It’s a bad day for Ben. After years of earnest work, he’s been fired from his job as a speechwriter for a Philippine senator. Name tarnished and bridges burned, he steps into what he thinks is a shuttle ride home, and accidentally joins a tour of his own city.

    It was supposed to be a good day for Naya. Her passion is traveling, her hobby is discovering cool things to see and do, and taking people on tours of Metro Manila is her only job right now. An extra person at the last minute isn’t ideal, especially if the person is a former colleague and the subject of the day’s hottest political trash fire. But work is work, and she decides to let him stay in the tour.

    She’s hoping she won’t regret it. He’s hoping his day turns around. What kind of day could it be? Maybe the best kind.

    Buy it here!

    The #RomanceClass Podcast is produced by Tania Arpa and Mina V. Esguerra. Sponsorships are open. If you’re interested, please email us at mina@romancepodcast.com .

    Subscribe to the #RomanceClass Podcast (and the official podcast newsletter) to get new episodes as soon as they’re available:

  • Keep the Faith – Chapter 17

    Keep the Faith – Chapter 17

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    I never had any problems sleeping even after the breakup — April often envied that about me. It didn’t matter where I was sleeping; as soon as my brain decided it was bedtime, I would just close my eyes and I’d be asleep in minutes.

    But that night after Nico left, no matter how much I wanted to sleep, I couldn’t.

    Keep the Faith by Ana Tejano

    For Season Three of the #RomanceClass podcast, we’re bringing you the full, unabridged audio narration of Keep the Faith by Ana Tejano , one chapter a week. The narrator for Chapter 17 is Jade Albert.

    Subscribe to the #RomanceClass Podcast (and the official podcast newsletter) to get new episodes as soon as they’re available:

    Follow Ana Tejano on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Her website is at anatejano.com .

    Follow Jade on Instagram, Twitter and Soundcloud.

    Sponsor

    What Kind of Day (Six 32 Central #1) by Mina V. Esguerra

    Buy it here!

    What Kind of Day by Mina V. Esguerra

    It’s a bad day for Ben. After years of earnest work, he’s been fired from his job as a speechwriter for a Philippine senator. Name tarnished and bridges burned, he steps into what he thinks is a shuttle ride home, and accidentally joins a tour of his own city.

    It was supposed to be a good day for Naya. Her passion is traveling, her hobby is discovering cool things to see and do, and taking people on tours of Metro Manila is her only job right now. An extra person at the last minute isn’t ideal, especially if the person is a former colleague and the subject of the day’s hottest political trash fire. But work is work, and she decides to let him stay in the tour.

    She’s hoping she won’t regret it. He’s hoping his day turns around. What kind of day could it be? Maybe the best kind.

    Buy it here!

    The #RomanceClass Podcast is produced by Tania Arpa and Mina V. Esguerra. Sponsorships are open. If you’re interested, please email us at mina@romancepodcast.com .

    Subscribe to the #RomanceClass Podcast (and the official podcast newsletter) to get new episodes as soon as they’re available:

  • Keep the Faith – Chapter 16 – Part 2

    Keep the Faith – Chapter 16 – Part 2

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    Five months later.

    The cathedral was silent, at least in the way that all churches were pretty much hushed the moment you stepped in. I was delighted to see that my favorite row on the candle rack still had enough room for my own. I started lighting my candles.

    Keep the Faith by Ana Tejano

    For Season Three of the #RomanceClass podcast, we’re bringing you the full, unabridged audio narration of Keep the Faith by Ana Tejano , one chapter a week.

    This is part 2 of Chapter 16. Listen to part 1 here.

    The narrator for Chapter 16 is Jade Albert.

    Subscribe to the #RomanceClass Podcast (and the official podcast newsletter) to get new episodes as soon as they’re available:

    Follow Ana Tejano on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Her website is at anatejano.com .

    Follow Jade on Instagram, Twitter and Soundcloud.

    Sponsor

    What Kind of Day (Six 32 Central #1) by Mina V. Esguerra

    Buy it here!

    What Kind of Day by Mina V. Esguerra

    It’s a bad day for Ben. After years of earnest work, he’s been fired from his job as a speechwriter for a Philippine senator. Name tarnished and bridges burned, he steps into what he thinks is a shuttle ride home, and accidentally joins a tour of his own city.

    It was supposed to be a good day for Naya. Her passion is traveling, her hobby is discovering cool things to see and do, and taking people on tours of Metro Manila is her only job right now. An extra person at the last minute isn’t ideal, especially if the person is a former colleague and the subject of the day’s hottest political trash fire. But work is work, and she decides to let him stay in the tour.

    She’s hoping she won’t regret it. He’s hoping his day turns around. What kind of day could it be? Maybe the best kind.

    Buy it here!

    Subscribe to the #RomanceClass Podcast (and the official podcast newsletter) to get new episodes as soon as they’re available:

    The #RomanceClass Podcast is produced by Tania Arpa and Mina V. Esguerra. Sponsorships are open. If you’re interested, please email us at mina@romancepodcast.com .