Author Archives: Topher

‘Gawad Kalinga‘

Posted on April 5, 2026 by Topher

What job would you do for free? Easy. In a heartbeat, I’d volunteer to be a beta reader. For the uninitiated, these bookworms are given ARCs (advance reader copies). The latter are final drafts before the books go live. Netgalley … Continue reading →

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‘McLovin’

Posted on March 28, 2026 by Topher

When you were five, what did you want to be when you grew up? I’ll tell you want I didn’t wanna be. As a five year old, just as now, I never entertained being a wino. After Superbad Rarely, I … Continue reading →

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The Metaphysician, por favor

Posted on March 18, 2026 by Topher

What was the best compliment you’ve received? In response to the daily prompt, I’m gonna share ‘The Metaphysician’. The poem forms part of my collection. ‘Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds’ – Albert Einstein, Nobel-winning physicist … Continue reading →

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Five-peat

Posted on March 13, 2026 by Topher

What movies or TV series have you watched more than 5 times? There are a few that fits that description. Today, I’ll focus on The Bourne Ultimatum, which I saw at the cinema. It was well worth the price of … Continue reading →

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A Pricey Lesson

Posted on March 7, 2026 by Topher

What is the last thing you learned? My brand new iPhone 16e isn’t good value. Last week, it was my birthday gift to myself. We went back to my roots, in Macquarie Centre. Dined at a Thai restaurant. The black … Continue reading →

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The Horror

Posted on February 28, 2026 by Topher

Describe a phase in life that was difficult to say goodbye to. When DVDs were a thing, I loved horror films. Arthouse and mainstream. Retro and the most recent. From The Hills Have Eyes to Wrong Turn 2. Dystopian flicks … Continue reading →

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Letter to my sixteen-year-old self

Posted on February 23, 2026 by Topher

Dear 16-y.o. Topher, You are in a different country, in a very different situation. You are idealistic, ambitious, and have time to play basketball. You’ve met hundreds of people so far, from your family and beyond, from high school and … Continue reading →

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‘The shoes we wear’

Posted on February 19, 2026 by Topher

Tell us about your favorite pair of shoes, and where they’ve taken you. There are three types of novelists: the plotter, pantser, and plantser. These could also be applied to writers in general. While studying, I was strictly a plotter. … Continue reading →

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Wellington the road thus far

Posted on February 14, 2026 by Topher

If there were a biography about you, what would the title be? I’ve already published my own memoir. Titled ‘Topher Wins’, it clocks in at 297 pages. Spread over twelve chapters, my most substantial work to date. I’ve posted about … Continue reading →

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On WordPress

Posted on February 6, 2026 by Topher

I got this week’s title from Stephen King’s memoir, On Writing. At first look, WordPress is not Facebook or IG. While it powers myriads of sites, there are other options. Meta is definitely king of the jungle. WordPress though changed … Continue reading →

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