ManicWorld Magazine

Anita Cruz is a journalism graduate turned compliance regulations writer for financial institutions, a certified nutrition coach, an illustrator, and a former college instructor from the Philippines.

In her free time, she enjoys long walks, nature photography, exploring new restaurants and cafés, reading, and people-watching.

She might seem quiet and distant at first, but once she’s comfortable, she’ll bombard you with puns and jokes—some brilliant, some regrettable. If you follow her work, you’ll notice that same playful chaos woven into her writing. Don’t worry; she’s still (mostly) sane—especially after her first cup of coffee.

Her writing explores self-healing, the beauty in small things, introversion, death, and the complexities of the human experience. She started writing in 2009 with her first journal entry and has since been influenced by the works of Jane Austen, Margaret Atwood, Dan Brown, and E.B. White. She dreams of publishing her own book one day.