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Shirley Siaton @shirleysiaton.bsky.social · Sep 7

Live: 'The Silence Between Heartbeats!'

These stories were written for the tender-hearted; those who have loved deeply, lost quietly, and kept going. You’ll find bittersweet moments, heartbreaks & love that lingers even after goodbye. Some touch on grief, illness & the ache of things left unsaid.

Shirley Siaton @shirleysiaton.bsky.social · Aug 19

A #labubu to match my #romancenovel covers? Say less!

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Shirley Siaton @shirleysiaton.bsky.social · Aug 9

August 2025 author bookshelf update, with crochet critters and the token Labubu

Shirley Siaton @shirleysiaton.bsky.social · Jul 27

We launched 'A Girl and her Monster' in Iloilo this time last year!

Co-written with my daughter Arya & released on her 8th bday in 2024, this novella (7+) tells the story 8yo Rana, who turns her attention to her art project, a cardboard monster she names Shadow Blue, to cope with a tragic loss.

Shirley Siaton @shirleysiaton.bsky.social · Jul 21

Did you know that my three-novella Philippine underworld romance collection 'Hearts of Danger' has a special hardcover version with a dust jacket? The white rose cover is on the hardcase while the model one is on the jacket. So dark and broody!

Shirley Siaton @shirleysiaton.bsky.social · Jul 20

A consistent bestseller among my hardcover editions, 'Hearts of Danger' compiles 3 sizzling romance novellas on different sides of the Philippine underworld. From Visayan crime families and Mindanao assass1n clans to the underground Manila drag race scene, this book has a little bit of everything.

Shirley Siaton @shirleysiaton.bsky.social · Jul 18

Thank you to our beloved readers for making 'Memories of a Time' reach Top 5 in IngramSpark's Juvenile Fiction Paranormal print bestsellers for July 2025!

Get your copy at geni.us/memoriesofat...

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Shirley Siaton @shirleysiaton.bsky.social · Jul 17

Opening line? Yes, please. Let's go full on Filipino Gothic 🖤❤️🌹🥀

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Shirley Siaton @shirleysiaton.bsky.social · Jul 17

My first foray into fiction and romance was my collection 'Always Yours: Hearts of Danger,' which was released on 20th March 2023 & my 3rd published book. This gorgeous volume features three spicy, edgy short pieces set in the Philippine underworld. Arguably one of my prettiest, s3x1est covers, too!

Shirley Siaton @shirleysiaton.bsky.social · Jul 17

In the mood for a little second-chance romance? These are the other hardcover and paperback variants of my childhood rivals to grown-up lovers book, 'The Last Divide.' Something for every taste :)

Shirley Siaton @shirleysiaton.bsky.social · Jul 16

One of the coolest things I experienced firsthand as a children's book author was that younger readers are drawn to illustrated covers (mostly those 10yo and below) while older kids (11+) prefer 'grown-up' covers. Thus, my 'Fire and Tide' books will have both, in paperback & hardcover.

Shirley Siaton @shirleysiaton.bsky.social · Jul 13

Did you know that my first full-length novel features the mythical Philippine tree demon (AKA the kapre)? 'Befallen' is the first of my 4-part spicy monster romance series 'Love All Else.' Burning for more? Check out geni.us/befallen

Shirley Siaton @shirleysiaton.bsky.social · Jul 10

Originally a short story called 'Dancing in the Rain' that I wrote during college, 'Shadow & Light' became my 3rd published romance novella back in Sep 2023. It's a friends-to-lovers romance where a young man lives a double life as an elite assassin.

Snag your fave edition at geni.us/shadowandlight

Shirley Siaton @shirleysiaton.bsky.social · Jul 9

A pre-order is taking center stage in my Zon catalogue! It's for my maf1a dark romance trilogy, 'Familia Sagrada'. This centers on Emi Sagrada and her childhood protector, Jack Javier, who is actually Harada Yoshitaka, the son of a Yakuza boss.

Book 1: Sagrada Familia - geni.us/sagradafamilia

Shirley Siaton @shirleysiaton.bsky.social · Jul 8

Written for tweens but with a Gothic YA horror edge, 'Of Blood and Roses' was a gift to my older daughter on her birthday last April. She's a fan of R.L. Stine, CLAMP & the Korean zombie movie 'All of Us are Dead.' Out in eb00k (KU/Zon) & print (ur fave onl1ne books3ll3r) - geni.us/ofbloodandro...

Shirley Siaton @shirleysiaton.bsky.social · Jul 7

My debut book is 'Black Cat and other poems,' released on 16 February 2023. Filled with free verses written over the years in various stages of a young woman’s life, this poetry collection is a journey of self-discovery, awareness and growth. Available at geni.us/blackcatpoems

Shirley Siaton @shirleysiaton.bsky.social · Jul 7

All the other variants of my first children's book, 'Fire of Courage.' Hardcover, premium paperback, and other illustrated regional covers. Pick your fave at geni.us/fireofcourage

Shirley Siaton @shirleysiaton.bsky.social · Jul 7

This is the story that started it all! 'Fire of Courage' was published in May 2023. A 12-year-old girl, Uryana of the Baraw tribe, faces the greatest foe of her people in a seemingly indestructible Serpent of Fire.

Book 1 of the MG fantasy series, 'Fire and Tide.' Snag at geni.us/fireofcourage

Shirley Siaton @shirleysiaton.bsky.social · Jul 6

The special edition of 'Storm of Tides' was released last month as part of my library talks. Can't get over how pretty and breathtaking it is!

It's Book 4 of 'Fire and Tide' and has Princess Shamila of Laksay and Kadluk of Tagrawa as the lead POVs. Snag at geni.us/stormoftides

Shirley Siaton @shirleysiaton.bsky.social · Jul 6

Print variants of my #friendstolovers #sportsromance novella 'Heart Chained!' The couple & chain editions are event paperbacks not available online (only sometimes on my Lazada shop). The car edition is an exclusive Philippine paperback & also the official hardcover. Visit geni.us/heartchained

Shirley Siaton @shirleysiaton.bsky.social · Jul 6

Originally a #friendstolovers short story named 'Storms' that I wrote during my college years, 'Heart Chained' was my second published #romance novella back in Sep 2023.

Romance & discreet editions are on eb00k & paperback - geni.us/heartchained

Shirley Siaton @shirleysiaton.bsky.social · Jul 5

More print variants of my new adult maf!a novella 'Angel!' These are Black Wing (black pages & hardcover edition), Blood Wing (exclusively available at Fully Booked PH), and Purple Portrait (initially released in Manila Book Fair 2023, now available online). For the deets: geni.us/angelnovella

Shirley Siaton @shirleysiaton.bsky.social · Jul 5

Originally a short story named 'Hobo' that I wrote during my high school years, 'Angel' was my first published romance in Aug 2023 - geni.us/angelnovella

He was her twisted guardian angel-one she only ever saw in the shadows. In the face of a deadly turf war, could she make him stay in the light?

Shirley Siaton @shirleysiaton.bsky.social · Jul 4

Two pb editions of my MG Gothic fantasy 'Of Blood and Roses' are now available in your fave stores! Ebook is live on KU/Zon - geni.us/ofbloodandroses

A love story between an aswang boy and a girl chosen to bear a mystical rose, this was written as a bday gift to my daughter ❤️

Shirley Siaton @shirleysiaton.bsky.social · Jun 21

June 2025 author bookshelf update. My dogs, funko pops, and crochet babies have joined the party because why not ❤️🖤

Yes, that's a cute pink baby Sigwada from the 'Fire and Tide' series. The Floodbearer rises!

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