#ManilaInternationalBookFair2022

[persephoneshellhounds]

My new book, Persephone, Descending is now out for pre-orders in 8Letters. It also will be available during the Manila International Book Fair 2022 for those who are from the Philippines. 🖤

Promotion and marketing has been tough because it feels like yanking myself out of my skin after desperately burrowing my way in. I have come to see my poetry as something much more intimate — something you whisper weakly during a brief moment of vulnerability, something hidden under your pillows to keep away from the light and from prying eyes.

I am posting this, not even to celebrate, but to allow myself to be seen by those who are meant to find me and this book. The ones who see this may not be a lot, but it should be that way. It is something I take comfort in.

Persephone, Descending is not written about the underworld or about the hellhounds or about strange, dark, beautiful men. It is about the subtle nodding of flowers beneath a girl's feet as she walks. It is about a herd of fawns sitting together, away from her view. It is about the quiet taunting of pomegranate seeds. It is about the disquieting normalcy that has settled on the leaves right after her descent.

If this is something that calls to you and you are from the Philippines, you may buy a copy from 8Letters or send me a message here!

Always, Fray ♡

PS: The book cover features Rio Duhaylongsod photographed by my good friend Rhoch Kadusale. The mockup was created by Chao.

PPS: I can't receive tips in Tumblr but they are always appreciated in case you enjoy my writing! You can send them to my paypal here.

[cazedmunds]

See you today at the @manilabookfair! If you see me, just say “Hi”. And perhaps you may just get a print copy of my book, #TakeMeNow. The first in the #TalesFromTheDarkDistrict series! #CJEdmunds #Author #Writer #Reader #Geek #Nerd #UrbanFantasyPH #ManilaInternationalBookFair #ManilaInternationalBookFair2022 #AuthorsOfInstagram #WritersOfInstagram #ReadersOfInstagram #NerdsOfInstagram #GeeksOfInstagram #Pride #PrideReads #PrideReads2022 https://www.instagram.com/p/CimJhvTp6P7/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[boughtwithaprice]

Manila International Book Fair is finally vaaaaackk after COVID-19 invasion ✨ #nationalteachersmonth #mibf #mibf2022 #manilainternationalbookfair2022 #manilainternationalbookfair (at SMX Convention Center Manila) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cii-q9kP4YC/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=