Have you got a copy of my first book yet? No? Then you're missing out on a whole lot of nonsense -some practical and reasonable nonsense. And if you read it with a latte, cortado, or Irish coffee, the words magically transform into meaningful blah-blahs, faithful to the title.

I'm thrilled that some brave souls have posted reviews, potentially risking their careers in journalism. But hey, some of them are my friends, so there's that.

Don't worry, I'm already plotting my next masterpiece. I might dive into how the POGOs have twisted the hearts and minds of our government leaders, completely oblivious to their impact on Filipinos. And maybe I'll throw in some global warming conspiracy theories for good measure.

Side note: Yes, dawg. I do hope to publish another one. Hope might be foolish, but it's stubborn. So bake that into your brain.

But that will happen when all my stars align. For now, it’s Blah, Blah, Black Sip. Below are the stores where you can grab a copy for yourself (or your coffee buddy). Perfect Father's Day gift, don't you think?

For online orders:

https://central.com.ph/product/espinosa-blah-blah-black-sip/

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Quezon Avenue

927 Phoenix Bldg., Quezon Ave.,�Quezon City�Hotline: (632) 8372 3550 loc. 31�Mobile: 09399166596 / 09638460736

CENTRAL BOOKS SM Megamall

SM Megamall, 5th Level Building A�Bgry. Wack Wack, Mandaluyong City�Hotline: (632) 8638 1088�Mobile: 09638460735

San Sebastian

G/F, 2114-A, San Sebastian Recoletos Inc.�CM Recto Ave, Quiapo, Manila�Hotline: (632) 8441 6734�Mobile: 09399166597 / 09637387269

CENTRAL BOOKS Lyceum Makati

Lyceum, 109 SDC Building Leviste St.�Brgy. Bel Air Makati City�Hotline: (632) 8567 4399�Mobile: 09088162716 / 09637387268

CENTRAL BOOKS Cebu

GV Building P. Del Rosario St.�Cebu City�Hotline: 383 0377�Mobile: 09985435645

CENTRAL BOOKS Davao

Space 7 City Triangle�Roxas Ave., Davao City�Hotline: 282 0364�Mobile: 09326376180

Finally! It’s out. My book is out.

BLAH, BLAH, BLACK SIP.

Sixty-four years in the making -give or take a few; countless cups of lattes, americanos, flat whites & cappuccinos; enough grammatical errors to make grammar nazis bite their elbow; and an insane amount of caffein in my brain. All these and more to self-publish a book for the first time.

I did all the editing. I wrote the intro. I spilled the coffee. I wrote the back cover copy. I wrote "About the Author." I did the all the layout including the front and back cover. I roped poor Andre to take the "About the Author" mandatory picture. I spilled more coffee. I chose the fonts. I paid the publishing house. Now, I get to promote the book.

In other words, and to make this post longer, this book is my movie. I wrote the script, I directed, I screenplayed, I produced, I acted, I reacted, I paid for the ticket and popcorn to watch it, and I watched it.

This book is a compilation of my brain farts when drinking coffee. I made previously posted stories funnier, sadder, longer, shorter, more interesting, less uninteresting, more dramatic, less amateurish. But let's be real, it's still pretty amateurish. Oh well -so deep.

If you haven’t noticed yet, I am inviting you to this insanity. Yes, grab a copy, and then grab your coffee! Join me in the wild ride of Blah, Blah, Black Sip. No promises, though. It’s a chance you have to take -a journey you’ll have to sip to believe!

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Copies will soon be hitting the shelves through my publisher's distribution outlets. But if you can't wait and want an advance copy, just drop me a line. It'll cost you less than a fancy latte at Starbucks – and it lasts longer, too!

Cheers!