Rowena Liwanag Suarez has long dreamed of publishing a book. However, that dream was often set aside in favor of life’s many duties and responsibilities.
“At some point, I thought it would never happen,” Rowena shared. But life has a way of surprising us. Just when she had nearly given up on publishing, she met fellow Filipino poet Michelle Ayon Navajas through the WordPress community. Michelle, a six-time #1 Amazon bestselling author and editor, became a mentor and guide, helping Rowena turn her dream into reality.
Now, under Michelle’s mentorship, Rowena is proud to launch her debut book, Sweetbriar, published by Central Books Philippines. The book was co-edited by bestselling authors Aditya Mishra and Michelle Ayon Navajas.
Join Rowena at her first-ever solo book-signing event at the Manila International Book Fair, SMX Convention Center, Pasay City, Manila, Philippines, on September 14, 2025, from 3:00 to 3:30 PM.
Rowena will be signing copies of Sweetbriar and warmly welcoming family, friends, and supporters to celebrate this milestone with her.
About the book
The unfolding of a Sweetbriar’s bloom. Sweetbriar is Rowena Liwanag Suarez’s debut poetry book. She bares her soul as her pen bleeds words. Her unfiltered verses convey her innermost feelings, from desolation to overcoming adversities in life. It is a compelling four-part collection of empowering poems meant to inspire. It is about facing those deep-seated emotions – letting go of anger and discovering the silver lining behind dark
clouds.
About the author
Rowena Liwanag Suarez loves wordplay with meaning and depth. Her soul-stirring poetry forges a unique connection with readers on a deeper level. She co-authors the following books by Literary Revelations: #1 Amazon bestselling poetry collection “Hidden in Childhood: A Poetry Anthology”, #1 Amazon Bestseller on Haiku and Japanese poetry titled “Petals of Haiku: An Anthology” and “Tranquility: An Anthology of Haiku”; “Another Day of Summer: A Poetry Anthology” (Autumn Leaves Publication); and “After Rain Skies: The Global Anthology” curated by Michelle Navajas (Publisher).
