video interviews
Watch the replays of Kath’s and fellow PaperKat Books authors’ video interviews and more.
author interview
Writing Sessions with Momi Berlin - On Raising Moms and life
Jun 28, 2023
“For this week, our guest is Momi Berlin! She wrote Raising Moms, a nominee in the 41st National Book Awards under Literary, Nonfiction Prose Category.
Watch this video and learn more about writing, publishing, and being a mom.”
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The Secret of Derek Guerrero | THE 40TH NATIONAL BOOK AWARDS
May 3, 2023
The Secret of Derek Guerrero by Mark Manalang is a finalist in the Novel (English) category at the 40th National Book Awards.
This book was published by HS Grafik Print.
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#PaperKatBooksCoffeeTalk with Aurora Castillo Pulido
March 16, 2021
9:30 AM Manila Time | 6:30 PM LA Time
In this episode of PaperKat Books Coffee Talk, our special guest is a first-time, self-published author who launched her first book during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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702 DZAS FEBC RADYOTV - Entre-PINOY ESPESYAL
March 17, 2021 Episode
702 DZAS FEBC Philippines’ Lemuel Reunir interviewed Kath C. Eustaquio-Derla about the publishing business.
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5 reasons why Entrepreneurs should write a book
Episode 4
In this episode entrepreneur, Publisher and book author, Kath C. Eustaquio-Derla will also share how a self-published book can help entrepreneurs grow their business and increase their authority.
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Self-Publishing Life with S.J. Wolf (English) - PaperKatalogue
S.J. Wolf is a self-published author in the Philippines and her book is called Under The City Lights. We’re discussing the life of a Filipino self-publishing author. What are the ups and downs? The problems she’s faced and how she overcame them.
Source: John Luke Chica YouTube Channel
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Storytelling with Ric Eldrid Pabico - PaperKatalogue (Tagalog/Filipino)
Nobody’s Adventure, a Sci-Fi novel, is written by Ric Eldrid I. Pabico. We discuss his writing process and his experience in self-publishing his book.
Source: John Luke Chica YouTube Channel
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Beyond Poetry with Raymond Oliver Cruz - PaperKatalogue (Tagalog/English)
Let’s go deep into the thought process of Dr. Raymond Oliver Cruz and his newly released book, Unrequited.
Source: John Luke Chica YouTube Channel
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What Is PaperKatalogue? Why In The Hell Am I Doing This? - Pinoy AuthorTube
No this is not a sponsored video. After several recorded interviews, I’ve decided to reflect on some things. And tell you all about PaperKatalogue (Honestly, this should’ve been my first video LOL) and the reason why I’m doing this series and of course, this YouTube channel.
Source: John Luke Chica YouTube Channel
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Shifting To Chic with Miss Kayce (KC Mempin) - PaperKatalogue (Filipino/English)
They say that ‘clothes make the man’, but there’s a deeper meaning behind every suit, dress, or pair of shoes. Interviewing the author of ALWAYS BE CHIC by KC Mempin (or Miss Kayce), she unlocks the life of styling, her success stories with celebrities, how fashion guards our mental state, and how fashion should be perceived.
Source: John Luke Chica YouTube Channel
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Discovering Your Inner Strength with Des Cruz-Ballesteros - PaperKatalogue (Filipino/Tagalog)
Not everyone can live to tell the tale of inner strength. A true living legend whose life faced the ups-and-downs of physical and mental health.
Source: John Luke Chica YouTube Channel
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Embracing Stories from the Japanese People with Jill Suzuki - PaperKatalogue (Tagalog/Filipino)
Living in a different country can, most often than not, change your perspective in life. Especially when you meet a group of people that embraces a whole different way of life. These cultural nuances are enough for Jill Suzuki to write a book about the sad and funny experiences with her almost 2-decade stay in Japan.
Source: John Luke Chica YouTube Channel
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Letting Destiny Take Its Course with Aurora Pulido - PaperKatalogue (Tagalog/English)
In one shape or form, she was destined to publish her book, The Seamstress with the Sampaguita Flowers. Aurora Castillo Pulido shares her story on how she was inspired to write this book and her journey so far with self-publishing.
Source: John Luke Chica YouTube Channel
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Love's 30-Day Deadline with Jel Tordesillas - PaperKatalogue (Tagalog/English)
Jel talks about her book, 30 Days with Paulo, and how she created these characters and stories. She also shares her self-publishing experience.
Source: John Luke Chica YouTube Channel
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How to Prevent & Survive Chronic Kidney Disease with Ma. Desiree Cruz Ballesteros
Ma. Desiree Cruz Ballesteros is the author of the book Understanding Chronic Kidney Disease -Direct from a Patient (Survival Through Faith). She is a content writer for USA-based clients. She took her MAEd at the University of the Philippines-Diliman, Major in General Science. She is a dialysis patient whose advocacy is to spread knowledge and raise awareness on how to prevent chronic kidney disease and to encourage early disease detection.
Source: Our Awesome Planet YouTube Channel
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Learnings from Writing Science Fiction Trilogy (during the Pandemic) with Ric Eldrid Pabico
Ric Eldrid Pabico is a self-proclaimed nobody from Catanduanes, a small island in the eastern part of the Philippines. There, he gained most of what makes him a person. He decided to move away from his family and home to gain a different perspective in life. In the city, he is an English teacher who is currently employed at DepEd Makati.
Source: Our Awesome Planet YouTube Channel
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Jill Barcelona-Suzuki: SF – Sad and Funny Experiences of Japanese People
This book gives you a chance to know and understand each Japanese person’s different experiences—both SAD and FUNNY—and the way Japanese people view life. You also get to know their jobs and their lifestyles. This is also an eye-opener to many people, especially us Filipinos who believe that Japanese people are perfect and that they have everything.
Source: Our Awesome Planet YouTube Channel
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The Story of Unrequited by Dr. Raymond Oliver A. Cruz, author
When one is dealt with the painful blows of infidelity and a near-death experience, who will respond to a love unrequited? The answers we are seeking have always been there since the beginning of time.
PaperKat Books mentee Dr. Raymond Oliver A. Cruz released his first book Unrequited on Amazon last week.
Source: Our Awesome Planet YouTube Channel
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The Story of "30 Days with Paulo" by Jel Tordesillas, author
One of my pioneer mentees, Jel Tordesillas, had a chat with her fellow mentee Anton Diaz of Our Awesome Planet this morning. They talked about Jel’s first book, 30 Days With Paulo, which was self-published in 2019.
What’s most interesting about this book is that it has its own OST! Yes, you got that right, Jel also wrote a song for the book! Amazing, isn’t it? That’s the beauty of having your own book self-published, the creativity and possibilities are endless!
Source: Our Awesome Planet YouTube Channel
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The Story of UNDER THE CITY LIGHTS by S.J. Wolf, Author
Check out S.J. Wolf’s Awesome LIVE interview with Anton Diaz of Our Awesome Planet. They talked about book writing and self-publishing, and how the paperback version of Under The City Lights came to be.
The novel used to be published on Wattpad. It garnered a lot of views and readers. But S.J. decided to publish paperback copies because she wants to take a big leap and level up her author career.
Wow! That’s an amazing feat!
Source: Our Awesome Planet YouTube Channel
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The Story of "The Stranger I Met" by Katherine Lopez, Author
Katherine works as a content writer and editor for a beauty website. When she’s not writing, she dabbles in music and performs on livestreaming platform Kumu. She also keeps a blog, Life’s Little Pieces , where she writes about her experiences and reflections about mental health.
Source: Our Awesome Planet YouTube Channel
Poetry Reading
Poetry Reading with Dr. Raymond Oliver A. Cruz
Last February 21, 2021, one of our PaperKat Books authors, Dr. Raymond Oliver A. Cruz did a poetry reading at the Romance Writers of the Philippines’ Romance Convention 2021 #romconph2021.
Source: PaperKat Books
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How To Self Publish in the Philippines with Kath Eustaquio-Derla (Tagalog) - PaperKatalogue
It’s another episode of PaperKatalogue. Of course, we can’t do any PaperKatalogue episodes without my Mentor in Self-Publishing, Kath Eustaquio-Derla. Let’s learn how to self publish in the Philippines.
Source: John Luke Chica YouTube Channel
Event COVERAGE
What Does It Really Take To Write A Book
PaperKat Books’ founder and CEO Kath C. Eustaquio-Derla was invited to speak at The Ambitious Talks in Estancia Mall, Pasig City about book writing and self-publishing. This event is part of the 10X Your Success Story by The After Six Club and Copywriting Dojo. 120++ aspiring book authors attended the event.
Source: Photographs by Mi&Gi
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How to Write a Book? (fuck passion!) with Kath C. Eustaquio-Derla
Kath’s one-on-one interview with her mentee Anton Diaz of Our Awesome Planet.
Source: Our Awesome Planet YouTube Channel
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Ava Banzuela Esplanada talks about her book writing experience with PaperKat Books
Check out Ava Banzuela Esplanada’s video for The Crazy First Year. It’s fun to reminisce the many firsts during pregnancy, labor, childbirth, and more!
Source: Photographs by Mi&Gi
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Manding Eusebio for Dabarkads 20% - Unang Libro
Our new coffee table book, Dabarkads 20% – Unang Libro was written by 11 seniors and 3 soon-to-be seniors. They are wives, husbands, aunties, uncles, mothers, fathers, and some are now awesome grandparents!
We created a writing template they followed and our editors did the rest. This is proof that anyone can write and self-publish a book!
Source: Photographs by Mi&Gi
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10x Success Summit - Kath Eustaquio Derla
Last July 3, 2019, Copywriting Dojo Philippines’ Jeric Timbang interviewed PaperKat Books’ founder and CEO Kath C. Eustaquio-Derla for the 10x Your Success Story Online Summit.
Along with 30+ experts, Kath shared tips and tricks on how to become successful in the book writing and self-publishing field as well as her origin story. Kath’s segment was titled “The Book Writing Cash Machine: How to Make Money By Writing Books & Self-Publishing.”
Source: Copywriting Dojo Philippines
Event coverage
Filipina CEOs, Influencers Celebrate Women Empowerment at SPACES | Good News Pilipinas! Express
“Filipina CEOs and influencers came together to celebrate International Women’s Month at SPACES BGC. Good News Pilipinas! TV anchor Trixie Esguerra moderated the event organized by world-class branding firm Flair Image.
Influencing in Heels at by Flair Image Consultancy at SPACES BGC was held on March 20, 2019.”
Source: Good News Pilipinas! Express YouTube Channel
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Marcelino "Totong" Eustaquio for Dabarkads 20% - Unang Libro
Masayang barkadahan simula pa noong 1970s! Dabarkads20% – Unang Libro is written by 11 senior citizens and 3 soon-to-be senior citizens. We officially launched the coffee table book on September 22, 2019 at Book & Borders Cafe Eastwood. Check out the promotional video of Marcelino Eustaquio (Totong) for the book.
Source: Photographs by Mi&Gi
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