TheWattys2020 winner for Filipino Romance Category. - Simpleng buhay lang naman ang gusto ni Chelsie, ngunit sa trabahong mayroon siya, hindi lamang simpleng tao ang ginagawa niyang parte nito. What if she barges into connections that not most of us might see it possible to happen? She's a paparazzi, he's the Superstar. She's girl and he's gay. Is everything opposite should be matched? Is being in-love collocates happy endings? (UNEDITED)

Merong iba't-ibang paraan ang mga tao para makatakas sa reyalidad. Yung iba nagbabasa ng libro, nanonood ng mga drama sa tv, nakikinig ng music. Meron namang nagsusulat, nag d-drawing, nag p-paint, at nag co-compose ng kanta. Pero si Angelique, ang paraan niya ng pagtakas sa reyalidad ay tuwing nananaginip siya. Dahil meron siyang ibang kakayahan. Ang kakayahan na kontrolin at i-manipulate ang sarili niyang panaginip.

For Sebastian Lerwick, being a good father, a loving husband, and a loyal member of the mafia are his top priorities. But when he's given a mission that he needs to keep from his family, he suddenly finds himself in the middle of a crisis he's not sure how to solve at all. *** Happy-go-lucky Sebastian Lerwick always prioritizes his family above everything else. For him, his children and wife's happiness and safety always come first. He's willing to go to the ends of the earth just to be the best father and husband for them. But when he receives a secret mission from the head of their mafia organization, he suddenly finds himself losing time for the family he promised to love and cherish. Now faced with numerous problems and misunderstandings in his mission and family, can Lerwick solve all of these, or will he end up losing everything in the end? Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish. Cover Design by Louise De Ramos

A Christian woman and a Muslim man met in the Philippines' most diverse city, but their friendship was tested by the rising hatred against Muslims when an anti-Muslim mayor took office. * * * * * La Cota. Everyone is welcome in this city, whether you are male, female, gay, lesbian, or anyone. You are welcome! However, the face of La Cota has changed because an anti-Muslim politician has been elected as the mayor. When Mayor Billones took office, his daughter's life, Care Billones, changed. People, particularly students at La Cota University, have always been eyeing her. One day, she wanted to be friends with Nur Ali Ibrahim, a Muslim student at LCU. Nur, on the other hand, thinks that she is a beast just like her father. However, the wind shifted abruptly, and Nur got closer to the woman. But, given the situation in La Cota, it appears that the two will find it difficult to deepen their friendship. * * * * * La Cota Duology: Book I 2021 Watty Award Winner Best Characters Awardee in theWattys2021 2021 Watty Award Shortlist New Adult, Romance * * * * * STARTED: SEPTEMBER 2020 FINISHED: MAY 2021

[The Wattys 2021 Winner] Handa ka na ba sa isang paglalakbay na yumayakap sa hangin? Si Liwayway ay isang ordinaryong mamamayan mula sa pamilya ng mga manggagawa. Nangangarap siya na mapabilang sa mga itinuturing na tagapangalaga o lahi ng manlilipad. Ang payak at tahimik niyang pamumuhay sa isang maliit na nayon ay gagambalin ng mga nilalang mula sa iba't ibang pangkat na tanyag at makapangyarihan. Sa sunod-sunod na trahedya ay maiipit siya sa sitwasyong mahirap nang takasan. Mga lihim na ibinaon sa nakaraan ay unti-unting mauungkat. Lalabas at lalabas ang poot na matagal na nilang kinikimkim. Sino nga ba ang dapat niyang pagkatiwalaan? Paano niya haharapin ang mga suliraning may kinalaman sa mga taong malapit sa kaniya? Maisasakatuparan pa ba ang matagal niya nang minimithi? Halina't tuklasin ang hiwagang bumabalot sa buong lupain ng Malayah... #ETW ~Snowflame (your resident Flyer) DATE STARTED: February 15, 2021 - Monday DATE ENDED: April 24, 2021 - Saturday

"Wattys 2021 Winner in Historical Fiction Category" Si Agnes Salazar y Romero ay ikinasal sa lalaking malabong masuklian ang kaniyang pagmamahal dahil sa matinding galit nito sa pamilyang kaniyang kinabibilangan. Ang kanilang pagsasama ay puno ng lungkot, pasakit, at suliranin. Natuklasan ni Agnes ang lihim ng kaniyang asawa na si Alfredo na tuluyang sumira sa kanilang pagsasama. Nang dahil sa isang aksidente, tuluyang nagbago ang kanilang buhay. Sa muling pagtatagpo ng kanilang landas, magagawa bang balikan ni Agnes ang buhay sa nakaraan? O ang mapait na nakaraan kapiling ang dating asawa ang maging dahilan upang piliin niya ang bagong buhay kasama si Mateo? Hanggang saan ang kayang gawin ng isang taong nalugmok sa pagsisisi, panghihinayang, at pag-ibig? Started: December 31, 2020 Completed: August 9, 2021

WATTYS 2021 WINNER (YOUNG ADULT CATEGORY) Country girl Yngrid Bartolome only wanted two simple things: 1. To enjoy music 2. To enjoy music together with her best friend Rafael Castro Yngrid knew that deep inside her, Rafael holds a more important part in her heart. Sadly, Rafael is a busy man who has a lot to carry on his shoulders; their lives were simply far apart from each other. With the exchange of cassette tapes every 17th day of the month with one another, Yngrid hopes Rafael will notice her feelings for him someday. Even if it means a heartbreak, and a friendship that may fall apart. •• Language: Filipino

WATTYS 2021 WINNER A young dedicated policeman vows to find the motive behind the death of a ghost who's also the ex-master of the crime group he has been hunting for years. *** After a dangerous police operation, Inigo Herrera, a young yet dedicated police officer meets the seemingly annoying and loud Callista Shae Gravoso---the mastermind of Crimson group---a wanted murder society. After discovering that Callista is a ghost who died seven years ago and that only him can see her, Callista never stops pestering Inigo. The criminal ghost asks Inigo to help her in an unfinished business but the latter shuts her out. But then after an unprecedented incident which shocks the young policeman, he finally decides to help her and vows to find the reason behind her unknown death. Little did he know, there's more to unravel than Callista's mystery. The mist of Inigo's hazy passion, past, identity and love will gradually vanish along the way. "Kung kailangan na nga kitang pakawalan para mailigtas ang isa sa'tin, then please, just let me love you now. And I'll save you forever." - Police Master Sergeant Inigo Herrera Date Started: June 28, 2020 Date Ended: December 11, 2020

THE WATTY AWARDS 2021 WINNER: ROMANCE Due to an unexpected pregnancy, ex-lovers Ryo and Frankie are forced to live under the same roof. They can't stand each other but when the moments from their past are slowly catching up, their lingering feelings seem to be much stronger than they thought it would be. *** When Frankie Castañares broke up with Ryo Canencia, she is determined to move on and never meet him again. They are living well on their own with her working hard to be a magazine editor and him reaching his dream of becoming a professional basketball player. But with the news of Frankie being pregnant with Ryo's child, they've got no choice but to act civil and live under the same roof. They bicker over the simplest things and their situation couldn't get any easier than they ought to be. With them still hung up on their past, can they be brave enough to settle their differences and start all over again? Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish. Cover Illustration by 17aila_

When tuning in to the parallel world seems to be the only way to explain Liz's sudden disappearance, high school students Maxx, Zero and Axes try everything they could to bring her back. But the more they try to make things work, the more they realize that things aren't as simple as they seem. *** Maxx, Zero and Axes are three typical seventeen-year-old high school students who discovered a way to get into the parallel world. Wanting to find their friend Liz who suddenly disappeared two years ago, they attempt to tune in to the parallel world to try and get her back. Just when they thought they are getting everything under control, their situation becomes more complicated than they have ever imagined. Scientists trap and use them to open up the portal to the other world while secrets and lies continue to muddle their already problematic relationship. Unsure of whom and what to believe in anymore, will the three of them be able to achieve their goals and tune out in time? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Regina Dionela