Category Archives: Books

The task: Topher Wins

Posted on July 13, 2026 by Topher

Which book have you read more than any other? I’ve read my 300 page memoir/self-help, cover to cover, a dozen times. I saw it evolve from 151 pages to 224 and finally 300 pages. I did most of the proofing, … Continue reading →

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The Poltergeist

Posted on July 3, 2026 by Topher

What do you do to improve your sleep? Recently, I’ve been battling insomnia. Here’s a snapshot of my experience. Note: This poem was published as part of my poetry collection last year. For this piece, alternate rhyming is utilised. Awake … Continue reading →

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The city and its uncertain walls (2023) reviewed

Posted on June 25, 2026 by Topher

If you could change the ending of any book, which one would it be? I’ve finished reading this Murakami novel, the year’s first physical book. I’ve crested only one other read, Robert Parish’s bio. My last hard copy was John … Continue reading →

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Rizal in miniature

Posted on June 22, 2026 by Topher

Who are you most inspired by? I’ve been under the weather, so I did some web-based research on Jose Rizal, the ‘first Filipino’. Though we studied him, I had assumed that he was mere pen pals with Leonor Rivera. She … Continue reading →

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SIGNED PUPPIES! SIGNED COPIES!

Posted on May 9, 2026 by Topher

What is your career plan? ‘I look forward to your book signing one of these days. You remind me of Hugh Howey. He started off by self-publishing.’ -Victoria, guidance counsellor …He dreams of a book launch If realised, all are … Continue reading →

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‘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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‘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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Quote of the Week

Posted on January 17, 2026 by Topher

‘Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonour others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does … Continue reading →

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