Hi, I'm Maria Zafe.
I write contemporary Filipino fiction: stories about grief, family, ambition, and the people we become when life doesn't go as planned. Think OFW parents, college friendships, messy families, and women building something of their own.
A few years ago I came back to this account nervous and unsure, hoping someone would read my first attempt at a series. Since then, I've kept writing and started publishing my books on Amazon Kindle. I'm still learning with every chapter, and I still read everything I can get my hands on (yes, I once read an entire pocket dictionary out of boredom).
📖 New chapters every Monday. I post the opening chapters of my books here so you can meet the characters. If you want to keep reading, the full stories are on Amazon. Links are on my profile.
💬 Comments and honest feedback are always welcome, whether it's praise, critique, or "wait, why did she do that?!" I read them all.
✍️ To fellow writers: let's keep cheering each other on. We all get there, one chapter at a time.
Salamat for stopping by. I hope you find a story here that stays with you.