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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.

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