Graphic designer Julie Ann Ensomo bagged this week’s “My Favorite Book” contest sponsored by a local newspaper and bookstore.
Julie’s winning piece, “Why Sedaris is not to be read in public,” was published in the November 8, 2009 issue of the Philippine Star (Lifestyle Section, H-2). She narrates how the David Sedaris book, When You are Engulfed in Flames, has left her dangerously close to being arrested while laughing silently and clutching the Sedaris tome on board a three-seater bus.
The Sedaris book review is Julie’s initial and successful foray in writing. She also gets her mug shot published on the newspaper’s website and print version. Though we’re not sure if she’s especially proud of that last fact.
A frequent attendee of the Designed by Words Writers’ Workshop, Julie completed our “Writing the Personal Essay’ and the “Writing Better Descriptions” classes this year. She comes from a promising batch of writers (her other classmates were Kris and Elvira) who all displayed very distinct writing voices and skill.
Read Julie’s winning entry on the Philippine Star website.
To join the next My Favorite Book contest, read the contest guidelines here.
