Hello, I’m Maya
THE 3-MINUTE STORYTELLER
Here are 5 things about me:
1 I’ve lived in 3 countries…so far
I was born and bred in the Philippines. I moved to Singapore as a journalist in 2004. That’s where I met my husband Nigel, who’s from New Zealand. We’re now based in Auckland, where we love exploring the Hauraki Gulf by yacht.
2 I TAKE A SKETCHBOOK EVERYWHERE
I use them to document my life, travels, write love letters to God, and keep track of all that inspires me.
3 I’M A PUBLISHED AUTHOR
I’ve written two chick-lit romance novels. I also published my mother’s memoir — a children’s book called Good Night, Lala (Adarna House). My newest book, Write Your Life: 7 Days to Capture Your Childhood Memories, One Story at a Time, was inspired by the lessons I learned from working on my mother’s stories.
4 I used to fear cats
Something about looking into their ears creeped me out. But I love them now – especially two felines called Monty and Diane.
5 I love teaching
I’ve been teaching writing, drawing, and Sunday school for over a decade. And I’ve only just begun.