
And philosophical trend of postmodernism is said to have shifted the Xers' way of thinking from a linear and logical to a more chaotic and mosaic type.

They are often described as cynical, angst-ridden and verbally cruel. Generation X is defined as those born between 19, mostly the offsprings of the Baby Boomers who were born between 1946-1963. In her book Manananggal Terrorizes Manila she writes about characters that share similar characteristics with Generation X. She is one of the hosts of the TV talk show Points of View and hosts a chat show in an FM radio station.

Her books Twisted and Twisted II have been best sellers. She used to be a columnist in the newspaper TODAY and a three-time Palanca Awardee.

Jessica Zafra is probably the most popular writer among the Generation X in the Philippines.
