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A fund- raising event for the gift-giving at the Philippine General Hospital - 2 Pedia Wards, Neurosurgery, Spine Surgery, Pedia ICU< and hopefully both Pedia cancer ward and Ward 10 too (if the budget permits).

Buy a ticket for 400.00 Php for a pass to the event inclusive of a book of your choice by Isshin Dream Publishing, foods, and an awesome time for book lovers or not. There will be a book reading / storytelling, inspirational talk and more.

You also have the option to donate the book you will be receiving. As Kcat Yarza said, "It was so boring to be confined in the hospital. What more for these kids?" So why not give them something to do while helping them improve their literacy?

Proceeds of this event will help fund the upcoming gift-giving event tagged as MAY Birthday Project on May 12.

You can also donate Toiletries (like tissue, alcohol, cotton, powder, soap, etc.) and (new) toys w/c will be repacked and distributed to the patients of the said wards. To know more about the MAY Birthday project, you can read about it at https://www.facebook.com/events/333400096715388/

I have nothing sort of an epilogue for the Key of Sanguine but I'm very excited to start writing the first chapter already. I could not, for the life of me, understand the reason as to why I yet to put words for the first chapter though, but I already know how to present the pacing of the story properly.

I could somewhat see the protagonist, Larisse, running about and attending with her friends request as the other three busied themselves with extra curricular activities after school. Sam being the president of the student council, Ryan heading the finals of the inter-school football championship and Danielle, being weird as usual as she stays somewhere in the wood to do odd jobs.

This time, the four of them are older, smarter and more matured as they become in tuned with what's happening outside humans reality. And now it's Rei turn to keep her Hope burning when more deadly encounters from unknown comes her and her friends way while she seeks her own Key of Sanguine.

I decided to start writing the second book for the Seven. Its main character, Larisse, keeps on bugging me lately as she appears to be ready to take the spotlight. I think it's time for her to step out of her shadow and show everyone that behind her shy and peaceful personality, she could also contend with Ryan's Faith.

The book will commence two years later after Ryan completed her dicio. This time, besides the struggle they have to fight within them, the four girls will face the complexity as well as the joy of being adolescent girls as they were joined by their new peers and foes during the summer they would never forget.

This book will be probably released at an ebook form.

ISSHIN DREAM PUBLISHING ON-THE SPOT ART CONTEST
4:00 PM Event Center @SM City Lipa, Batangas

  CONTEST MECHANICS:



1. There are two (2) categories for this year's competition:
A. Children's category: 7-12 years old
B. Youth category: 13-21 years old


2. Registration is required. Participants must pre-register through e-mail or text [0932-419-6696] by sending their complete name, age, and contact details to josephinelitonjua@gmail.com or isshindream@isshindreampublishing.com with "Isshin Art Contest" as subject. Walk-in registrants will also be entertained.
3. Participation Requirements: Entry form and receipt as proof of purchase for The Seven – The Key of Credence by Veronica Mist. Participants are also required to bring their own materials. Any medium can be used.
4. The theme of the artwork will be revealed during the event itself. Hint: It will revolve around The Seven: The Key of Credence by Veronica Mist. Entry must be drawn on ¼ illustration board (15"x20"). It must be created on-the-spot and submitted, finished or unfinished, within the allotted time provided. Contestants are expected to incorporate the theme within his/her entry. Must not contain any text or form of writing in front. Must be properly labeled at the back indicating the artist's full name and the school being represented with a short explanation of the title and meaning of the work. These must be written on a piece of paper and attached at the back of the entry. The meaning must not exceed 50 words (excluding title).
5. Participants are not allowed to leave the venue while the contest is ongoing.
6. Duration: 1 Hour
7. The following criteria will be used in judging the winning entry:
Relevance to the theme 25%
Creativity and Visual Impact 30%
Originality of the concept 20%
Style and Technique 20%
Description 5%


8. Consolation prizes and certificate of participation shall also be given to all non-winning entries.
9. Artworks will be exhibited @SM City Lipa and returned to the participants on January 10, 2012 but Isshin Dream Publishing reserves the right to reproduce the pictures of the artworks for publicity purposes. A facebook and tumblr page will also be put up for better accessibility in viewing the entries and exhibits after the event.
10. The decision of the judges shall be final.
ISSHIN DREAM PUBLISHING ON-THE SPOT WRITING CONTEST
4:00 PM Event Center @SM City Lipa, Batangas

  CONTEST MECHANICS:              



1. There are two (2) categories for this year's competition:
A. Children's category: 7-12 years old
B. Youth category: 13-21 years old


2. Registration is required. Participants must pre-register through e-mail or text [0932-419-6696] by sending their complete name, age, and contact details to josephinelitonjua@gmail.com or isshindream@isshindreampublishing.com with "Isshin Writing Contest" as subject. Walk-in registrants will also be entertained.
3. Participation Requirements: Entry form and receipt as proof of purchase for Brightest by Johann De Venecia and Joanne Crisner. Participants are also required to bring their own materials.
4. The theme will be revealed during the event itself. Hint: It will revolve around Brightest by Johann De Venecia and Joanne Crisner. Entry must have a minimum of 200 words and maximum of 400 words excluding the title. The contestants are allowed to use scratch papers. The contestants are also expected to write legibly. The piece, including the scratch papers used, must be submitted within the allotted time. Must only contain the title and the body of the essay. Details regarding the entry, i.e. writer, etc, should be placed in the contestant's entry form to be filled up prior to the event.
5. Participants are not allowed to leave the venue while the contest is ongoing.
6. Duration: 1 Hour
7. The following criteria will be used in judging the winning entry:
Message/Content – 50% Writing Style – 25% Grammar – 25%
ü  Presentation (format, follows rules, neatness, spelling, punctuation, grammar, print quality).
ü  Tightness, clarity, structure, strength of lead/beginning, transitions, impact, satisfactory close.
ü  The story/material needs to stand alone with elements of good writing included.
8. Consolation prizes shall also be given away to all non-winning entries.
9. Winning Entries will be exhibited @SM City Lipa and returned to the participants on January 10, 2012 but Isshin Dream Publishing reserves the right to reproduce the entries for publicity purposes. A facebook and tumblr page will also be put up for better accessibility in reading the entries and exhibits after the event.
10. The decision of the judges shall be final.
OTHERS:
I. DISQUALIFICATION
Plagiarized entries, including unreferenced statements will be disqualified.
II. EXHIBITION OF ENTRIES
Winning Entries will be exhibited @SM City Lipa and returned to the participants on January 10, 2012 but Isshin Dream Publishing reserves the right to reproduce the entries for publicity purposes. A facebook and tumblr page will also be put up for better accessibility in reading the entries and exhibits after the event.
III. EVENT PROPER, AWARDING CEREMONIES, AND PRIZES
The events proper and awarding ceremonies will be held on January 7, 2012 from 4:00PM to 7:00PM at the Event Center, SM City Lipa. All the participants are expected to attend with a maximum of four (4) companions excluding their respective coaches/teachers/mentors. All participants shall receive certificates after the event. The following prizes shall be awarded to the winners:
- 1st place – medal + certificate + gift certificate
- 2nd place – medal + certificate + gift certificate
- 3rd place – medal + certificate
IV. TERMS AND CONDITIONS
All entries, winning or non-winning, shall be published on the Isshin Dream Publishing's Websites and pages. Isshin reserves the right to exhibit and publish entries, with the artist's and writer's name and school, without having to pay any royalties whatsoever. The judges' decision is final. Entries will be returned to participants who wish to have them back on January 10, 2012.
V. COMMUNICATIONS
Participants and coaches are encouraged to visit the official project website for updates. See: http://isshindreampublishing.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Brightest.Jo...
https://www.facebook.com/isshindream....
https://www.facebook.com/theseven.the...
Queries and other clarifications may be sent to 0932-419-6696 or josephinelitonjua@gmail.com or isshindream@isshindreampublishing.com.

A story about a lost firefly catcher, trying to find his way home, and a broken firefly that had long lost himself. And how friendship and being there for each other made a difference in their lives…



Written by: Johann de Venecia and Joanne Crisner

Art by: Johann de Venecia

There are many people who'd been rather rallying as to why  Kristen Stewart  had been casted as Snow White when she's far behind Charlize Steron's beauty who's playing the Evil Queen. Debates insued, as others hated the fact that Kristen, who also plays Bella from the famous book series Twilight, had been chosen as the lead character on this what appears to be a good movie. All the while, fans and supporters objected saying that Kristen is really a good actress and should be given a chance to prove herself. This unending discussion had brought forth a questions for those people who have chosen to stay on the sideline and weigh which of those two sides are correct and should be listened to.
I for one has no idea as to why we can't just let it be, seeing it has been done already, and that no one could please everyone even if they wanted too. Everyone has a critics and everyone has a loyal followers. And that the story or a movie should not be tainted by the person who has been chosen to play the role, although again, some people who really dislikes the actor/actress playing on a specific movie, even if its a movie that is really worth watching about, would not be forced to watch it even if its free.
I guess it boils down to a word "respect".
That we should just respect each others choice, for we cannot force anyone to believe what we believed. The reason we are called individual, because we have our own uniquness and individuality to view on a certain subject completely and freely on our own thoughts and will.
To fight over something as trivial as who's actor/actress should play on a certain movie is downright saddening. We hurl hurtful words with each other, and that alone feeds anger and pride. We insisted on something we believe, and get upset when others contradicts it.
Everyone has an opinion, I know. But to start hating, cursing and inevidently cause someone pain, is something I believe is out of line already. Out of what humane in humanity is all about.

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Congratulations to All Goodreads Giveaway Promo Winners:


Ryan Sanchez
Maria Isabel Abalos
Krizia Anna N. Lazaro

Expect the copy of your book not later than Wednesday, November 9, 2011. Enjoy Reading!

There's truth in fantasy | The Manila Bulletin Newspaper Online

Reblog from: Pinoy Book Tours

Hi everyone! Precious here. :) I have an interesting book for y'all. It's written by a Filipina author. A week ago, I got a message from her and I was ecstatic to read her first book. I just finished reading this today and I would like to tell everyone: it's one of a kind. I could really see the scottish myth, anime monster likeness and filipino-ness mixed together in this novel. Let's support one of our own!

Title: The Seven - The Key of Credence by Veronica Mist
Pages: 262
Release Date: October 7th 2011
Published by: Isshin Dream Publishing
Source: Veronica Mist/Precious

Summary:

First of five books. The Key of Credence tells us about Ryan and her friends and how their simple curiosity brought forth a multitude of problems to them. This book lets the reader experience an entirely new and different world - one that involves - the Heavens and the Helles, and most of all - it shows how the humans themselves and how the innate goodness of their souls can create a huge difference on just about everything.

This tour is open for sign-ups until midnight of Monday, November 14. There are 5-8 available spots for the tour. Remember to read our Rules and Regulations page and sign-up as a reviewer before you can join this tour.

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