A sweeping and magical story collection showcasing the mythical creatures of Southeast Asia, including work by two-time Newbery medalist Erin Entrada Kelly and National Book Award finalist Shing Yin Khor A turtle the size of an island. A cricket that can possess you if swallowed. A giant who turns enemies to stone. The legends of […]
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Monday, 24 April 2023
Thursday, 20 April 2023
The second book in an action-packed middle grade fantasy duology by Gail D. Villanueva, steeped in Tagalog mythology and perfect for fans of Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky. Lulu should never have let the Maligno escape. Corrupt souls are escaping the Underworld in droves, unrest is plaguing the Middleworld, and factions are […]
Wednesday, 27 April 2022
In this fast-paced, thrilling middle grade fantasy rooted in Tagalog mythology, a young Filipino girl discovers realms beyond our own full of monsters and gods, a terrible evil who wants her magic, and even a talking duck! The first book in a duology from Gail D. Villanueva (My Fate According to the Butterfly) that’s perfect […]
Monday, 28 October 2019
Jolina can’t take Claudine’s bullying any longer! The taunts and teasing are too much. Though Jolina is still learning her grandfather’s arbularyo magic and isn’t supposed to use any on her own, she sneaks into his potions lab to get her revenge. There she creates a batch of gayuma, a powerful love potion. And it […]
Saturday, 22 June 2019
Light and deep, smart and funny, crushing and hopeful all at the same time, My Fate According to the Butterfly will open your eyes to both the world’s potential for magic, and to its harsh realities. When superstitious Sab sees a giant black butterfly, an omen of death, she knows that she’s doomed! According to […]
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I'm Gail. I'm a Filipina author born and based in the Philippines. I'm also a web designer, an entrepreneur, and a graphic artist. I love pineapple pizza, seafood, and chocolate, but not in a single dish together (eww). My Fate According to the Butterfly is my debut novel.
Check out my books!
My Fate According to the Butterfly is available for purchase! Visit the book page for more info.
Sugar and Spite is available for purchase! Visit the book page for more info.
