Precy Fontanilla

Tell us more about yourself:
     I am a full-time housewife and mother right now and I am enjoying every moment of it. I missed the Philippines but I am starting to take my roots here in Germany. I speak German now but the grammar is still terrible hahahahaha.
     What else? I love being on the sidelines and just observing people. At first, people think I am arrogant and serious but when they get to know me better I am a warm and loving person. I also have my funny side and love to laugh at impossible jokes. I try to enjoy life to the fullest by savoring small moments and keeping them in my heart.

What do you usually do on your free time? Any hobbies?
     Aside from being a mother to my baby, I love to watch movies, listen to music, read books and surf the Interne, take a long walk or jog.

What are the places that you would want to visit in the future?
     I would like to visit Japan with my husband to see a green tea plantation. It is our dream to smell fresh green tea leaves and taste it. We would also want to visit a small village in Greece where we can taste an authentic Greek dish prepared by a local housewife.

Three things that you’re addicted to:
     First, I love to eat and cook which is a passion I share with my husband. I like to try out new recipes (for the moment I am experimenting on Greek dishes. Last time, it was Italian). Siyempre, number one pa rin sa akin ang Pinoy dishes (maanghang na sinigang and patis, sinampalukang tilapya, pinakbet, etc. Hay miss ko na ang sinigang na bangus sa bayabas at dinengdeng ni nanay.
     Second, I am addicted to flea markets. Gustong-gusto ko iyong nakikipagtawaran. Kapag nakuha ko iyong gusto kong presyo, ang saya! Afterwards, I compare the price to the actual price in malls and when I saw that I got a better price, lalong high ang feeling.
     Third, I am addicted to my husband and my baby. I can’t give and get enough hugs and kisses from them.

Five things you tend to splurge on
     Hmmm, books, books and more books.

What book/s are you reading right now?
     Revolutionary Road, Faith is the Answer

What is your favorite color? Black and white
What’s your favorite midnight snack? Naku bawal nakakataba
What are some of your favorite vacation spots? Bohol, Baguio City, Switzerland, Mosel River in Germany
Favorite ice cream flavors: Mango flavor
Favorite pizza toppings: Mozzarella, ham, pineapple slices
Favorite non-alcoholic drink: Lahat ng fruit juice like pineapple, mango, buko
Favorite alcoholic drink: I don’t drink kasi may allergy ako sa alcohol.
Favorite things in your bedroom: My husband opps
Favorite fruits: Mango, buko, strawberry, watermelon
Favorite holiday: New Year kasi bagong buhay
Favorite song as of now: Ugoy Ng Duyan (feel ko ang maging nanay)
Favorite street food: Fishballs at isaw sa UP!
Favorite comfort foods: Ham and cheese croissant + coca cola, Kentucky Fried Chicken (spicy please….)
Favorite movies: The English Patient, The Constant Gardener and all Ralph Fiennes movies even the one that sucks like Maid in Manhattan.
Favorite line from a movie: It’s a line from Ralph Fiennes in The English Patient “Every night I cut out my heart. But in the morning it was full again”.

What’s your status right now? Are you single, married, or it’s complicated?
     Happily married. Better not to expound or I will start to be boring.
Love is like….?
     A rosary, full of mystery
Love makes the world….?
     More beautiful.
What’s your first love like?
     Sarap kalimutan
What’s the one thing you won’t do for love?
     Forget and neglect my family
Do you believe that everyone has a soulmate?
     Yes, definitely! I have my husband as a proof.
Roses and Chocolates….Romantic or Corny?
     Romantic
Long-distance relationships….Go for it or Run away from it?
     Go for it! I got married and waited for one year before we were together again. It was painfully romantic but never want to go through it again.
Muscular men in tight fitting shirt and jeans….Sexy or Nasty?
     Depende kung sino ang nagsusuot. Kung si Christian Bale sexy pero kung si Mickey Rourke nasty
Isang Linggong Pag-ibig….True love or Kabaliwan?
     Kabaliwan bwahahahaha

What made you decide to write romance?
     I am a romantic person. Whenever I hear a story, I always have a definite romantic angle in my head.
Where do you usually get your inspiration….in writing sex/sexy scenes? Do you use your OWN experiences?
     Hey, naughty question. Well, it is a mix from real life and imagination.
What’s your writing process like? Where do you get ideas? How many hours a day (or days? Months? Years?) Do you work on a single manuscript?
     I will be talking about my writing process on romantic books alone. You see, if I am writing a screenplay it is different. A romantic book is easier for me, more fun and spontaneous. I start with my lead characters first. I jot down notes on their personalities, likes and dislikes, fears and dreams. I don’t want my characters to be stereotypes and so perfect. Second, I will think of situations where they would fall in love. If I concentrate well, I write 10 pages a day. It doesn’t matter where I am, I don’t need to be in a quiet place to write. I just need a paper and a pen and I can be transported to the place where I want to be.
Who is your favorite author? Would you say that your writing style is similar to him/her?
     I read different books like Liwayway Bautista, Jessica Zafra, Paulo Coello, and many others. I think I have my own writing style.
How do you deal with writer’s block?
     Take a walk.
What piece of advice would you give to aspiring romance writers out there? (There are millions, I tell you!)
     Magsimula ka na ngayon. Umupo ka sa harap ng kapirasong papel at magsulat ka. Kung ano iyong nasa isipan mo na ayaw mawala, iyong kunukulit kulit ka, iyon ang isulat mo.
    &nbspHuwag kang mawalan ng pag-asa kapag na-reject iyong una mong sinulat . Magbasa ka rin ng ibang romance novels para malaman mo kung ano iyong mga bagay na nakakakilig sa mambabasa at magkaroon ka ng ideya sa mga nobela mo.
In all honesty, what are the joys of writing romance novels?
     The pleasure of seeing your books in the National Bookstore and seeing you name on it and receiving feedbacks from readers that your story touched their hearts.

Ang taong nagpapasaya ng bonggang-bongga sa akin ay si….?
     Husband and baby daughter
Ang paborito kong bad word ay….?
     Buwisit!
Madali kong magustuhan ang mga taong….?
     Masayahin at masarap kausap
Ayaw ko sa mga taong mahilig sa….?
     Material things
Ang pinaka-astig na taong kilala ko ay si….?
     Nanay
Hindi masarap ang hamburger kapag walang…?
     Catsup
Hindi kumpleto ang araw ko kapag walang….?
     Internet
Hindi masaya ang party kapag walang….?
     Kanin (hehehehe)
Ang pamilya ay walang kwenta kapag….?
     Walang harmony
Masarap manood ng sine kapag….?
     May kayakap at iyong kayakap mo ang bumili ng popcorn at softdrinks.
Iiyak ako kapag nawala….?
     Ang Internet connection ko.
Masarap maging lalaki kasi….?
     Nakakalabas kahit anong oras at nakakapag-alis ng t-shirt sa gitna ng kalye hehehehehe
Boring ang buhay kapag….?
     Walang hugs and kisses
Masakit magmahal kapag….?
     Hindi sinuklian ang pagmamahal mo…hikbi
Masarap magbasa ng My Special Valentine pocketbooks kapag ako ay nasa….?
     Kama, nagre-relax at di umiiyak si baby.