MIBF 2018: Experiences and Book Haul

This Manila International Book Fair was truly special to me.

The most beautiful entrance ticket that I've seen!

It happened last September 12-16 at SMX Convention, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City. 

I decided to attend the exciting event twice in the first and last days. Rain or shine, I would be there! 

I was thrilled that my self-published book: Elvyn's Eyes for the first time was part of MIBF. 

Can you spot it?

It was displayed at Edushop booth together with A Time for Heists, a romantic suspense anthology in which I had a short story. 

I was truly grateful that my first Fantasy English short story is part of Out of this World, an anthology that was launched in MIBF and produced by 8letters. Thank you, Marigold and the rest of your team! 

Isn't she beautiful? :)

Why the first day? 

My boss told me that she went to MIBF last year and she liked that there were few people. She had a great time checking every booths and stall. It actually encourages me to do it this 2018. And I did.

I visited the booths where my books could be found. No book shopping for me because I need to go back to work.  Not so much crowd and the first day was intended for teachers and students, great job with that MIBF. 

And the last day... 

I was expecting that there would be a lot of people. And I was not wrong. 

I arrived at five in the afternoon and went straight to National Bookstore because I won from their twitter giveaway. I claimed the only International book that I got from MIBF. Yay! 

Some BDJ 2019 planners! I like the new planner covers!

I was having second thoughts if I would push through book signing because it would take a lot of time lining up and I was waiting to finally meet and greet my blogsite's winner. 

If you are reading this Aica, you know the real reason why I wasn't able to meet you up earlier. Sorry! 

Yes, I lined up for the meet and greet with Lourd De Veyra. 

Early in the line...

The popular host and commercial actor released his latest book entitled History with Lourd under Summit Books. 

It was a short but happy book signing for me because I was able to thank Mr. Lourd. 

A friend of mine recommended me to watch his show and it helped me when I was doing my romantic suspense short story. It was awesome telling it to him and he said, he hoped that I learned from it. Which I did. I could not wait to read his book. 

My MIBF 2018 was remarkable with the people I met but the downside was, I didn't have time to shop for books, explore the whole convention and check out every booth. I was lucky enough to buy three books which were written by fellow Filipino authors. 

Book Haul! I'm so behave, right? 

My advice to those who are planning to attend the event for the first time next year, the first day is the best time to go, be early and bring a friend or two. 

And to myself, for MIBF 2019, I will surely be there but this time around I will visit every booth from first to the second floor and will bring extra fund. 

To end this blog, thank you from the bottom of this author's heart for joining my last giveaway.

Congratulations to the only #TeamMIBF entry and to the lucky entry of #TeamBahay that was chosen by my dear friend unicorn. Check out the photo and video that I will upload after this blog post. 

Please do send me a PM on how to claim your prizes before September 26!