Friday, October 31, 2008

Horror Stories


That day you saw horror on my face is the day I had no fear.
"Bago pa man ako tumapang ay natuto na akong matakot."
What makes horror literature so pervasive is that it needs to evoke atmosphere of fear. Horror for me is not only dealing with supernatural also with normal. Sometimes normal people is scary when behaved strangely. I wrote so many horrifying characters. The glass voodoo witch, black magician, evil-twin, psychic investigator who sees death, sleepwalker who is like dead man walking, a chef who cooked human stew. The story of a surgeon and forensic psychologist who tried to find out what is inside the brain of a criminals like Jack the Ripper, Freddie Kruegger, Jason and other serial killers. The surgeon has found what he called "a cookie-cutter syndrome," a striking similarity in serial killers. The behaviour of the brain had strong urge to kill. At the end he became a killer doctor. My favorite and my very owned Psychic Vampire, instead of blood the vampire sucks the strenght of the human spirit.
Horror fiction intended to thrill readers by provoking fear, exposing horrifying experience, gruesome , violent, supernatural events.
But horror by nature is a personal touch, an intrusion into our comfort levels.
I write for horror with this intention to face your fear.....confront the unknown. And to collect my talent fee. Hek-hek-hek!

Thursday, October 30, 2008

Good Comics Script

A sociologist student of UP asked me through email: What makes a good comics script?




A good comics script has appeal to the readers. Good plot, well-researched script. Characters have backbone. Title is catchy. Remarkable.




Writer and artist has rapport. Dynamic layout. The character and scene are visual, moving.




The main goal of comics as part of popular literature is to entertain, to bring characters into life.




Writer has responsibility to the reading public. And so the artist.




As a writer, I compete with myself for excellence. The more I see best result, the more inspired to write story with social relevance, human interest.

Friday, October 24, 2008

MAGIC CARD








Everyone has a child-like spirit.
I am a dreamer. I wish upon the star. I believe in magical things. I see the world in different angles. My brain sees something that my eyes refused to believe.
I am fascinated by children's story. I have a lot of fun writing for children. It requires vivid imagination, creativity and the ability to put oneself in the mind of a child. You have to know the child’s love, hates, interests and fears....
I wrote stories for Charm. Charm is all about witches story, not the usual ugly-faced old hag with voodoo dolls but a good one (?) Anyway, I am a witch, a good witch. Together with artist Tina Francisco we created kid fighters in MAGIC CARD, the story evolved on three kids playing magic cards, then a mysterious character appeared, the monster reborn. This monster named Ludovic, a wicked spirit created by a hateful soul dwells in a world of dreams. The distance between dream and reality is completely blown apart. The story had some sort of conflicts and obstacle that the main characters had to resolve. By the power of combined prayer, unity, sound mind and a sound body the attack force of good triumphed over evil. Kids love adventures and heroes. When the story is scary I inject humor to the scene and character to entertain kids like creating characters of jolly mythical creature, playful and flirty dragon. For those who are always young-at -heart , writing children's book is a very rewarding craft.

Saturday, October 4, 2008

Woman of Wisdom



Students of Science School
A wise person has self-knowledge.
In positive psychology expert have defined wisdom (psychological perspective) as the coordination of knowledge and experience use to improve well-being.
Its really surprising when a group of sophomore students from Cavite National Science School visited me and conducted an interview about my family customs, belief, talent, values, inspiration, principle and how those factors affect my vision in life.
In their English class, they discussed about Confucius sayings until Teacher Ligsa assigned them to interview a woman of wisdom.
Why me?
It takes a firmed hand to let them know that I am not a woman of wisdom,
but I can share views and wisdom in my own little way.
Confucius stated that wisdom can be learned by three methods: Reflection (the noblest), imitation (the easiest) and experience (the bitterest). According to "Doctrine of the Mean," Confucius also said, "Love of learning is akin to wisdom. To practice with vigor is akin to humanity. To know to be shameful is akin to courage.
I am still hunger for knowledge.
Even the wise man Socrates said, "At the age of 70 I knew nothing."



Thursday, October 2, 2008

Sunday, September 28, 2008

Genre---Science Fiction








Science Fiction- usually involves technology and the future.
I wrote a story about leader who is obssesed in history. In the line of battle against plaque, he declared the nation under siege and asked his soldiers to kill all garbage enemy of that state including people with deadly virus and aging brain. A nation free of any killer diseases of modern times, free of ignorance with citizens having an IQ of at least 180. In the name of science, what so called Human Genome Project they created battalion of test tube babies free from genetic diseases and having an artificial intelligence. Wonder babies. The dangerous mind. The very character of this leader, whose ambition it seems is as huge as his ego, called himself by many different names, Godot the Great, Hero, God. At the end, he is the most shameful leader in global history.

Friday, September 19, 2008

Tula Mula sa Hiwaga

A mysterious Islamic Poet from Egypt always leave message to my inbox.
Lines were like a puzzle piece. I asked him one time: Is that meant for me? He replied: Just a poem. And I am his favorite mistake. Man releases his pent up emotion to the combined artistry of expressions.

(4/17/2008 5:04:16 PM): My heart is break into two One side is for me, my life other side is for you, your life It will live and die together with you

(5/6/2008 3:00:31 PM): If I can only be with you in my dreams then I'll sleep for ever

(5/15/2008 6:58:21 AM): You must be a good runner because you are always running in my mind, you must be a good thief because you have stolen my heart, and I am always a bad shooter because I Miss You Always...

(5/17/2008 11:18:55 PM): The stars may fall, and the sky may too, but i'll always be in love with you


(5/25/2008 5:55:43 PM): Love can transform the most common place into beauty and splendor and sweetness and grace.. Love is unselfish, understanding and kind, For it sees with its heart and not with its mind. Love is the answer that everyone seeks. Love is the language that every heart speaks. Love cant be bought it is prices and free; Love like pure magic' is life's sweet mystery! With lots of love have a wonderful day

(5/26/2008 8:25:28 AM): Words of Wisdom from the Qur'an ::: Respect and honour all human beings irrespective of their religion, color, race, sex, language, status, property, birth, profession/job and so on [17/70]

(5/26/2008 8:32:44 PM): Could you teach me how to fall in love? It seems that I've forgotten.

(7/18/2008 6:21:19 AM): Do not be shaken by criticism; instead, be firm. Know that the level of people's criticism increases in proportion to your worth
(7/18/2008 6:31:09 AM): Do not be preoccupied with the future. Because the future is in the world of the unseen, do not let it bother you until it comes

(7/19/2008 5:02:17 AM): I can't move on. For me it is impossible. My whole world was torn apart, and you're the one responsible.

(7/21/2008 6:58:15 AM): want you to love me but I cant make you. I want us forever. But I cant make you. I want you to be happy But I cant make you. I want what I love. And what I love is you


(8/12/2008 7:15:20 AM): just a poem I'll drop these tears in the ocean, if anyone can find it, only then will I stop loving you!

(8/13/2008 7:56:28 AM): I swear to God. when you look at me i get this feeling! i would never explain how i feel about you. cuz' people wouldn't understand. they would just be scared. scared of, someday, feeling the same.


(8/19/2008 7:31:12 AM): Hey listen... two people were asking me about U. I gave them your address and cell number. They will be visiting U soon. Their names are JOY & HAPPINESS

(8/23/2008 7:35:54 AM): For me, You are something more than life.

(8/23/2008 7:45:23 AM): The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) said: "There has come to you Ramadaan, a blessed month which Allah has enjoined you to fast, during which the gates of heaven are opened and the gates of Hell are closed, and the rebellious devils are chained up. In it there is a night which is better than a thousand months, and whoever is deprived of its goodness is indeed deprived."


(9/18/2008 8:30:15 PM): God sent me an angel it was u. i thought things'd b better but u hurt me just like these ppl do.