KCAT CAN : I have a pen that writes (Php 400)

I'm bringing Christmas earlier this year...


I am lowering the price of Because the book KCAT CAN : I have a pen that writes.

From 450, it  is now only

Php 400.

KCAT CAN eBook? Yes.

Wanna read this book on your reading devices or your computer? YOU CAN!

You can buy KCAT CAN: I have a pen that writes in eBook (PDF) format for $10 and pay via PayPal.

PayPal email:
kcatyarza@yahoo.com

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You can also send an email to me@kcatyarza.com

Let’s inspire each other!

KCAT CAN: Let's touch each other's lives

Ma, may sasabihin ako sa’yo, author na ako.  (Ma, I have to tell you something. I’m now an author). Those were my words to my mom before going to bed the night after my book launch. I was so happy; I still am.

Years ago, some friends suggested that I write a book about my life. Well, maybe someday. Maybe. At that time, I really did not think that it would be possible. In 2008, I came across Yvonne Foong who authored her book, I’m not Sick, Just a bit unwell: Life with Neurofibromatsis. Her outlook in life, her positivity living with Neurofibromatosis has inspired me.


I am going to publish a book. If Yvonne can, I, too, can do it! I am going to tell my story. As I start, I looked back and was amazed of the things I was able to overcome. Little by little, I started writing it down. However, I was not motivated enough and was too lazy to put all my focus on it. I also became accommodated with other things and busy with my column in Manila Bulletin (June 2010 – June 2014), setting aside my manuscript but not the dream of publishing my own book someday.

In November 2014, recent scans of my brain reveled that I had tumors needing of treatment via radiotherapy that would cost half a million pesos. I had to do something. It was right timing, an answered prayer, the idea of compiling my writings for the past 4 years came up. This way, I will be able to sustain my medical needs, treatments, tests and maintenance; sustaining my essential needs and at the same time fulfilling my dream of publishing a book.

I have always believed that if we want something to happen, we have to work hard for it. God helps those who help themselves. Just like the Filipino saying: “nasa Diyos ang awa, nasa tao ang gawa.” God provided. I did what I can and He sent people to help me accomplish my dream. Indeed, we can make our dreams come true! It may have took me a year or even 4 years accumulating all my published articles. It was not at all easy but I persevered. In the end, it was all worth it!

KCAT CAN: I have a pen that writes

A life written in permanent ink. Every chapter, each page filled with concrete experiences. As I write it all down, mistakes cannot be erased. There is no turning back.

This is the life that I'm living - a life permanently written. As I take the path each day, I am confident that I am on the right track. For these are not at all in vain, God guides. He is the guideline in my story called life.

...and because of Him, I CAN!

November 14, 2015. As Jet Ramos started with program, I suddenly felt surreal. I froze for a while and told myself, “This is MY book launch.” I wasn’t just an attendee of someone’s book launching but it’s my book. Wow!  The book launch was a success. Most of the people who attended told me that they all had a good time. I was out of words and all I can think was: THANK YOU. Yes, in capital letters.

Here is the video of my Thank you message during the program.

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KCAT CAN ...I have a book that inspires!

As I was looking at the proof copy of my book in front of me, I suddenly felt the creeps and had goosebumps all over my body then in my mind, I shouted, “ANG GALING!”

Like you, I am very amazed with myself. I’m not bragging or something pero ang galing talaga! As in. Never in my life did I imagine the things I have done (and still doing), which I won’t enumerate.  Super nakakatuwa!

In 2008, after reading Yvonne Foong’s book about her life NF, I told my mom that I was really inspired by her and want to write my own book too. But how? I didn’t know how but I stated writing my story anyway. Fast forward to 2010, Angelo Garcia offered me a weekly column in at the youth section of Manila Bulletin (Students & Campuses). I was able to write 111 articles from June 5, 2010 to June 23, 2014.

 In November 2014, after Dr. Gaudencio Vega (Radiation Oncology), explained about the radiation treatment I’ll be needing to treat the tumors on both my optical wall and a 4-centimeter tumor in my brain, we were presented with an estimated price quotation and it’s more than half a million pesos. I suddenly thought of republishing my previous columns I’ve written for the past three years and put it in a book.

In this way, I’ll be able to continuously raise more funds to sustain my medical needs while sharing my life with others.

I had a lightbulb moment right then and there. I kept on saying that I publish a book when we reached home, I immediately turned on my computer and started doing the book.

After almost a year, it is finally done. As they say, Self-publishing is not as easy as it looks but it is REALLY REALLY REALLY WORTH IT! Thanks to my mom and my sister, Talitha (who is also my editor) I was able to do it!

I am inviting you to the launching of my book, KCAT CAN – I have a pen that writes on November 14, 2015 at Googel Restaurant in Mandaluyong City at 4:00 pm (we’ll be there until 8pm).

I believe that through this book, I will be able to help and inspire you while helping me sustain my endless medical expenses.

My book won’t be available in any bookstores and you can only buy it from me. It will be available after the launch and you will be able to find it on my website and FB pages (KCAT CAN - I have a pen that writes, I AM KCAT, Art Ah Tack). I assure you that your P450.00 will be worth it!

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Book launching for a cause: RealLife - stories of ordinary Filipinos with extraordinary lives

Last Thursday (September 26), Tita Dolly Palisada sent me a message on Facebook about the launching of her book. At first I thought she was inviting me just because I knew that she was working on a book. When she asked me to prepare a short speech, that's when I realized that my story is also included. WOW! She interviewed me for The News Today earlier this year but I didn't know that it was for her book as well.

Here it is:

Cinderella's Birthday Wish..

Thank you so much Ms. Josephine Litonjua & Isshin Dream Publishing!

Here is a copy of my speech w/v my mom read during the event on April 28, 2012 at Malen's - Noveleta, Cavite..

"Good evening everyone! Thank you. Thank you Isshin Dream Publishing and the very determined Ms. Josephine Litonjua for organizing this event, thank you Malen's Restaurant for accommodating us and most especially, thank you everyone for coming and making Ms. Jho's birthday wish come true – and mine too.

A Birthday Wish: A wish within a wish.

When Kcat Yarza's birthday wish became Jho Litonjua's own birthday wish...

A fund-raising event for the gift-giving at the Philippine General Hospital - 2 Pedia Wards, Neurosurgery, Spine Surgery, Pedia ICU, and hopefully both Pedia cancer ward and Ward 10 too (if the budget permits).

Buy a ticket for P400.00 for a pass to the event inclusive of a book of your choice by Isshin Dream Publishing, foods, and an awesome time for book lovers or not. There will be a book reading / storytelling, inspirational talk, and more.

You also have the option to donate the book you will be receiving. As Kcat Yarza said, "It was so boring to be confined in the hospital. What more for these kids?" So why not give them something to do while helping them improve their literacy?

Proceeds of this event will help fund the upcoming gift-giving event tagged as MAY Birthday Project on May 12.

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Checkout A Birthday Wish on Facebook. For tickets and inquiries, contact 09324196696.

***please help us spread the word.. thanks!

KCAT CAN: My brightest star

On December 25, we'll be celebrating the birth of our Brightest Star, our savior, Jesus Christ. Even though it's children's (picture) book, it inspired me to write this article.

My Brightest Star 
by Maria Kathrina Lopez Yarza
December 19, 2011

Christmas is a time of celebration, a season of enjoying sumptuous meals and special treats with family and friends. But in the midst of merriment, let us not forget the star atop the Christmas tree, and the real reason why we celebrate Christmas: Jesus Christ. With Him as our star, we can definitely move forward and twinkle brightly.

This reflection was in my thoughts after reading the book “Brightest,’’ published by Isshin Dream Publishing. A picture book for children and adults as well, “Brightest’’ imparts a deep message that tugs at the heartstrings.

Brightest (book)

Isshin Dream Publishing is inviting everyone to the Brightest's book launch on Dec 17, 2011 at SM CITY CALAMBA

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Isshin @ SM City Calamba (Book Tour)

Isshin Dream Publishing would like to invite you to The Seven: The Key of Credence by Veronica Mist and Brightest by Johann de Venecia and Joanne Crisner book launch in cooperation with SM City Calamba and National Book Store Calamba branch.

The event will run from Saturday, December 17, 2011 at 2:00pm until Monday, December 19, 2011 at 10:00pm


There will be a short program on the 17th and a book signing. We'll be having a writing and art competition and we're encouraging everyone to enter. ^_^


We'll showcase the art on the books for the rest of the week as well as the works of the winners :)


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I got this from:
Isshin @ SM City Calamba

Read. Enjoy. Love. Help.

The Seven: The Key to Credence by Veronica Mist

Just Like Harry Potter, Twilight, and such, The Seven is targeted for Young Adult readers, as well as the kids at heart. Though it doesn't really matter how old you are, if you love fantasy stories, you'll definitely love this book.

KCAT CAN: There's truth in fantasy

There's truth in fantasy
by Maria Kathrina Lopez Yarza 
November 7, 2011

Credence is to believe and to trust the truth about something. It is that on which our faith lies.

I am not really an avid reader of fantasy books, but once I start reading one, I always feel like I am being transported into a world of make-believe, mesmerized, and never letting go of the book until I finish reading it down to the last page.

It was fun reading “The Seven: The Key of Credence,’’ a book that made me feel like a teenager again. I can definitely relate to the youthful curiosity and love of adventure of the main character Ryan Trish and her friends.

The Seven on November 7

First of five books. The Key of Credence tells us about Ryan and her friends and how their simple curiosity brought forth a multitude of problems to them. This book lets the readers experience an entirely new and different world—one that involves the Heavens and the Helles, and most of all—it shows how the humans themselves and how the innate goodness of their souls can create a huge difference on just about everything. (Facebook Fan Page)

The author, Veronica Mist  reached my heart not only with a beautiful story that she wrote but with her helping hands as well. Read it on my column, KCAT CAN - Monday (November 7) on Manila Bulletin (Students & Campuses section).


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The Seven - The Key to Credence
Veronica Mist
The Key to Credence on goodreads.com

The 100 Simple Secrets of Happy People

By David Niven, Ph.D.


1. Your Life Has Purpose and Meaning
2. Use a Strategy for Happiness
3. You Don’t Have to Win Every Time
4. Your Goals Should Be Aligned with One Another
5. Choose Your Comparisons Wisely
6. Cultivate Friendships
7. Turn Off the TV
8. Accept Yourself—Unconditionally
9. Remember Where You Came From
10. Limit Yourself to Thinking About One Subject as You Lie Down to Sleep
11. Friendship Beats Money
12. Have Realistic Expectations
13. Be Open to New Ideas
14. Share with Others How Important They Are to You
15. If You’re Not Sure, Guess Positively
16. Believe in Yourself

Story of the pencil

I really love this story from the book: Like th flowing river by one of my favorite author, Paulo Coelho..

Tuesdays with Morrie

I just finished watching Tuesdays with Morrie based on the book by Mitch Albom..

After watching the film, I told myself that I'll read this book again.. I love love love Tuesdays with Morrie.. it's really inspiring.. it made me realize a lot of things.. Helped me when I read it in 2006..

"when you're in bed you're dead." - maybe not literally dead.. but the quote from the book help me realize that: "hey! i'm alive! i shouldn't be stuck in bed."

I don't look in the mirror often..

"I noticed you have no mirrors," I said.
"They serve no purpose," he told me.
"Because they're mostly for vanity?" I questioned.
"More than that," he answered. "Those who've marred their appearance in any way by their actions in life aren't forced to witness that marring. If they were, they'd become self-conscious and be unable to concentrate on improving themselves."

-from the book What dreams may come

There's hope in silence & darkness

Holly Alonzo has an NF2 and is raising funds for her ABI (Auditory Brainstem Implant).. I don't really know her.. Her NF2 made her DEAF and BLIND, but she never gave up & lose hope.. You can purchase her ebook for 7$ (through paypal) at http://www.lulu.com/content/paperback-book/never-giving-up-hope/7293409

Holly is almost totally deaf. She needs the ABI urgently because she can’t see either.

She needs USD20,000.00 for her implant.. All proceeds will go to her ABI fund..

Let's help Holly & be inspired.



Please visit Holly's website here.

She's not sick, she's just a bit unwell

This is definitely a good read, plus you get to help someone.. I bought a copy last year & bought another one for my turtle friends (the remigio brothers & sister)