To Those Who Dare
Thank you.
Because of you, I dare too.
Humble Enough
Heart pumping blood into his veins, a little-known worship song blared in Max’s ear as he pushed himself through the final third of his three-mile run. I’m taking back what the enemy’s stolen from me, the song blasted out. The words sank into his soul and awakened his spirit. He had already fought for and… View more
0: The One Who Said to Pick the Right One
A dead teenager’s final words haunted Max Owens, her memory an unwelcome taunt from a past he preferred to keep buried. Her voice was a ghost permanently lodged in the recesses of his mind, echoing to him her final heartfelt plea: “Pick the right one, Max.” The tenderness by which she had spoken those words… View more
Scene Stealer
Society pages headlined One Red Hue, the first art show of Serene Sinclair, once known as the Red half of the break-out musical duo, Red & Ice. Rumors circulated that she had invited Nolan Stone, the Ice half of the duo, to appear, but he had declined to go. News spread that he couldn’t even… View more
1: The One Who Found a New Red
Losing Serene Sinclair was the best thing that happened to Red & Ice — at least that’s what Nolan Stone’s manager, Ramona, kept saying. “You’re the star of this duo, anyway,” she said after finding out Serene had gone AWOL. “Serene’s talented and gorgeous, but she’s not for this industry. You, on the other hand—”… View more
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Hello! I'm Joanna, a fascinated apprentice to the Greatest Storyteller of all. That sums me up nicely in a sentence, but you'll also find me saying that I'm a sojourning Filipina, a walking paradox, and an author of stories with grit, grace, and wonder. If you'd like to discover what I mean by all that,... View more
Hidden Genius
“She has the potential to become a brilliant director, a compelling novelist, a master painter, a renowned scientist… the potential to make a difference… the potential to be great.”
Clandestine
Panic. Panic. They must not find out.
Oh no… they know. What’s this about?
The Healer & the Beast
Living without my Source of Life. Damnable fool I was.
Free | Malaya Ka, Pilipino
“I don’t know if we’ll ever be free. Do you stand with this man? Do you believe in your heart of hearts that we can be free? Will we…”