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Not the Heroine, Not the Villainess, but a Side Character...or not? 

The Saintess and the Villainess 

Heretical Oaths 

Through the Fire

A Lily Blooms in Another World

Talyn: Rebirth

I'm in Love with the Villainess (Light Novel)

Please Bully Me, Miss Villainess!

Rand

Legends & Lattes

anyways if you’re as upset about the first kill cancellation as i am, here’s a list of sapphic books and books featuring queer girls to check out! for those i haven’t read, i’ve heard they’re worth reading, so please check out any of the books on this list!!

the priory of the orange tree by samantha shannon

the jasmine throne by tasha suri

a lesson in vengeance by victoria lee

the falling in love montage by ciara smyth

not my problem by ciara smyth

i kissed shara wheeler by casey mcquiston

one last stop by casey mcquiston

she drives me crazy by kelly quindlen

some girls do by jennifer dugan

perfect on paper by sophie gonzales

the chosen and the beautiful by nghi vo

siren queen by nghi vo

city of dusk by tara sim

i’ll be the one by lyla lee

flip the script by lyla lee

watch over me by nina lacour

we are okay by nina lacour

the seven husbands of evelyn hugo by taylor jenkins reid

loveless by alice oseman

last night at the telegraph club by malinda lo

a memory called empire by arkady martine

gideon the ninth by tamsyn muir

ophelia after all by racquel marie

PLEASE REBLOG WITH YOUR OWN IF YOU HAVE RECS!! i’m looking to add more sapphic books to my tbr and i know i’m not the only one

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Since times long lost to history, magic power has been gained through a contract with divinity. The vast majority of mages are pacted to the eight core gods and the sixty-four lesser ones. Lily Syashan—formerly Lily of House Byron—holds an oath to a forgotten god. Exiled into a peasant village after her parents were executed for treason, Lily swore that she would gain power and succeed where her family failed.

To build her power, she will need to kill, destroy, and ruin. Whether her target is an Altered monster or another human getting in her way, Lily will need to be ready to defeat them all. The journey to the top won’t be an easy one, but Lily is prepared to do whatever it takes to finish it.

A fantasy series featuring a sapphic romance and trans love interest. It has great wordbuilding and unlike many other fantasy settings, this one isn’t set in a cookie-cutting world with a patriarchal society, along with acceptance of same-sex relationships and trans people. 

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What are some of your favorite yuri or no-romance otome/transmigration series?

Please Bully Me, Miss Villainess!

Yvonne really doesn’t understand. She’s already in the exile ending, so why is Elsa, the heroine, still getting involved with a villainess like herself?! The villainess who refuses to bully others and the heroine who wants to be bullied by her. This is the story of two girls with vastly differing personalities! (P.S. This novel depicts intense feelings between girls as well as their cozy daily life. Please watch your blood sugar levels.)

A sweet and wholesome Chinese webnovel with an adapted manhua.

I Seduced The Villainess

Waking up inside a game is a dream come true right? Unless the game you’re in was in the discount bin, or you wake up as a maid, or you don't even want to be there in the first place?! Unfortunately for Sybil she has fallen victim to all of the above, and if she hopes to survive she only has one hope. To Seduce the Villainess.

A fun GL webcomic. 

Memoirs of Your Local Small-time Villainess

An editor at the prime of her life—and with maybe just a little too much free time—finds herself waking up in one of her favorite RPGs with no clue as to what's going on or how to get back home.

This might be the part where others rejoice over getting whisked away to a world of wizards and magic, but she certainly doesn't think it's anything to celebrate about.

After all, she woke up in the body of a small-time villain with some severe personality issues.

A great webnovel about a woman transmigrated into a villainess’ body; no romance so far. 

The Saints and the Villainess

When Anne finds herself suddenly reborn as the Saintess, the main character of the novel she had been reading just before she died, she has no interest in fulfilling her original role as the heroine. Instead, she devotes herself to saving her favorite character, the villainous Lady Corvina, from her terrible fate. But she'll need Lady Corvina's help to do so. Can the two work together to change their lives, and their nation, for the better? Or will the pull of the "original novel" prove to be too strong?

A GL webnovel.

Not the Heroine, Not the Villainess, but a Side Character...or not?

Reiré Norman remembered her past life as an eighteen-year-old high school girl. Having these new memories she realized that she was reincarnated into the world of her most favorite light novel, Fight for Love and Acceptance. As a character that never appeared in the novel, she has given up on seeing the story events, that was until fate had something else in store for her. Now thrown into the story’s set environment, Roseward Academy, she had decided to interfere with the plot and save a certain someone from her impending doom. "Why?" you ask. Well, Reiré was a sucker for the tsundere villainess.

Tori Transmigrated

The last thing 40-year-old project manager Tori Felix remembered was scrolling through a wiki article about a dating sim game franchise while on the shinkansen.  Then she was hurled forward to the sound of metal creaking, the smell of smoke, and was knocked out.

When Tori woke, she was in a lavish four poster bed with a splitting headache and in the bruised teenage body of a Marquis' arrogant daughter from the popular dating sim "The Romance of Soleil".  

Problem #1:  There is a possibility she's dead in her world.  This meant she couldn't meet up with her friends.  Also, her tickets to Universal Studios were useless now.

Problem #2:  This body may be young, but weaker than her original.  And where were her boobs?

Lastly, Problem #3: She now inhabited the body of Victoria de Guevera; the villainess of "The Romance of Soleil" whose final ending, according to the wiki article, was a violent death at the hands of sex slavers.  

With just a few weeks before the heroine and the villainess collide, there is no time for an existential crisis.  Tori took a deep breath, closed her eyes, and whispered her personal mantra:

"Assess the situation, then make a plan of action.  You don't want to die like a b-tch."

A wholesome story about an aromantic woman transmigrated into the body of a villainess in a dating sim. 

Fated To Fall: A Transmigrator LitRPG Tale

She had welcomed Death with open arms, and was more than happy to spend her afterlife floating in the void. Until a Goddess decides she has better plans for her and offers her a choice any fantasy loving geek would die for. However after accepting the offer she learned the hard way that one should always read the fine print, especially when dealing with a God.

Now her new life has begun, only she's been dropped into the world of her favorite game. Except, instead of becoming a side character or even one of the heroes of the game she's inhabiting the body of the game's final boss, 8 years before she became the villainess. Now she has to navigate a hostile home where her own father sees her as nothing more than a pawn on a chessboard, and her stepmother wants her dead to free up succession for her son. She has to try to navigate the confusing relationship between herself and her stepbrother, who could be her greatest ally or her most dangerous foe. The original Liliana Rosengarde fell from grace and burned the queendom on her quest for revenge. Can she prevent that fate from happening and save the queendom, and her own life?

And maybe, she's not the only one who needs to be saved.

She'll need to gather allies, both human and beast, if she has any hope of subverting the destiny that was already written for her.

A fun series about a girl transmigrated into an RPG.

Please comment or reblog with your own favorites and suggestions!

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Not the Heroine, Not the Villainess, but a Side Character...or not?

A transmigration series on Tapas

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‘Iyanu: Child of Wonder’ Animated Series Greenlit at HBO Max and Cartoon Network

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Monetizing your fiction online

These platforms pay writers for web fiction

Photo by Jess Bailey on Unsplash

With digital publishing becoming more popular, writers have also been flocking to self-publishing their content using dedicated platforms for book publishing. Some of these platforms have programs where writers can monetize their content, whether from ad-share programs or reader subscriptions. Platforms made for web novels and webcomics will be included.

This will be a list of those platforms where writers can earn. Platforms that won’t be included are those that have no monetization options, and sites like Wattpad which don’t offer monetization to all users. Platforms that only offer monetization through publishing contracts will also be excluded.

DISCLAIMER: Before using any of these platforms, please research and investigate their terms and policies to ensure that they are a good fit for you. Based on my research, none of these platforms have any glaringly obvious red flags (such as terms that state that you transfer ownership) and none have exclusivity clauses (i.e.: You’re able to post to multiple of these platforms at once).

Some of these platforms also have publishing programs in addition to offering a platform. Please avoid signing any contracts which you don’t fully understand.

Novels and comics

Here are the platforms that allow users to post both novels and comics.

Tapas — Offers two ways for users to earn: ad revenue and by creators locking chapters of their series which readers pay to unlock. To start earning from ads, the creator must have at least 100 subscribers.

Inkspired — Allows writers to create paid membership plans to monetize their audience. Allows posting in multiple formats: Story with chapters, interactive stories, short tale, comics, and microfiction. Also allows users to post in multiple languages

VoyceMe — All content on VoyceMe is completely free to read; creators earn from ads and reader sponsorships, which allows readers to pay $5-$40 directly to writers.

Novels

Fictionate.me — According to this platform, writers can “Choose a payment model for your readers — Pay per book, pay per chapter, or have a monthly subscription. You earn the way you want to while giving your readers a choice of how to pay.”

Though it is specifically for books, it seems possible to upload comics as FictionateMe has an option to upload EPUB files.

This platform also allows writers to automatically generate a natural-sounding audio version.

Neovel — Pays writers based both on number of reads.

Creative Novels — Creators can earn by locking their chapters which readers have to pay to unlock.

Odeen — A relatively small app that seems to not have much traffic anymore. Offers 90% ad revenue to writers. All stories are free to read, and it allows writers to post in many languages.

Kindle Vella — Also allows creators to earn by locking chapters. The first three chapters are free and the rest are pay-to-read.

Note: Be sure to read through Vella’s rules. There are multiple content guidelines to keep in mind, such as being unable to publish “content that is in the public domain or freely available on the web.” So, creators are unable to publish on both Vella and Royal Road at the same time, for instance.

Comics

Webtoons — A free-to-read comics platform. Creators earn from ad revenue or allowing users to pay for early access with Fast Pass.

GlobalComix — Creators earn by having users spend credits they buy to gain access to their comics, graphic novels, or manga.

Dillyhub — Offers a variety of monetization options, including selling content, renting content, or selling early access to readers.

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With the rising popularity of digital publishing, writers are publishing their content online. These are platforms where to monetize your content.

With digital publishing becoming more popular, writers have also been flocking to self-publishing their content using dedicated platforms for book publishing. Some of these platforms have programs where writers can monetize their content, whether from ad-share programs or reader subscriptions. Platforms made for web novels and webcomics will be included.

This will be a list of those platforms where writers can earn. Platforms that won’t be included are those that have no monetization options, and sites like Wattpad which don’t offer monetization to all users. Platforms that only offer monetization through publishing contracts will also be excluded.

DISCLAIMER: Before using any of these platforms, please research and investigate their terms and policies to ensure that they are a good fit for you. Based on my research, none of these platforms have any glaringly obvious red flags (such as terms that state that you transfer ownership) and none have exclusivity clauses (i.e.: You’re able to post to multiple of these platforms at once).

Some of these platforms also have publishing programs in addition to offering a platform. Please avoid signing any contracts which you don’t fully understand.

Novels and comics

Here are the platforms that allow users to post both novels and comics.

Tapas — Offers two ways for users to earn: ad revenue and by creators locking chapters of their series which readers pay to unlock. To start earning from ads, the creator must have at least 100 subscribers.

Inkspired — Allows writers to create paid membership plans to monetize their audience. Allows posting in multiple formats: Story with chapters, interactive stories, short tale, comics, and microfiction. Also allows users to post in multiple languages

VoyceMe — All content on VoyceMe is completely free to read; creators earn from ads and reader sponsorships, which allows readers to pay $5-$40 directly to writers.

Novels

Fictionate.me — According to this platform, writers can “Choose a payment model for your readers — Pay per book, pay per chapter, or have a monthly subscription. You earn the way you want to while giving your readers a choice of how to pay.”

Though it is specifically for books, it seems possible to upload comics as FictionateMe has an option to upload EPUB files.

This platform also allows writers to automatically generate a natural-sounding audio version.

Neovel — Pays writers based both on number of reads.

Creative Novels — Creators can earn by locking their chapters which readers have to pay to unlock.

Odeen — A relatively small app that seems to not have much traffic anymore. Offers 90% ad revenue to writers. All stories are free to read, and it allows writers to post in many languages.

Kindle Vella — Also allows creators to earn by locking chapters. The first three chapters are free and the rest are pay-to-read.

Note: Be sure to read through Vella’s rules. There are multiple content guidelines to keep in mind, such as being unable to publish “content that is in the public domain or freely available on the web.” So, creators are unable to publish on both Vella and Royal Road at the same time, for instance.

Comics

Webtoons — A free-to-read comics platform. Creators earn from ad revenue or allowing users to pay for early access with Fast Pass.

GlobalComix — Creators earn by having users spend credits they buy to gain access to their comics, graphic novels, or manga.

Dillyhub — Offers a variety of monetization options, including selling content, renting content, or selling early access to readers.

[Click here to read more]

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Shounen isekai manga recommendation: Little Hero by Wakasa

Licensed and published in English by Cross Infinite World

Description:

“One day after school fifth-grader Sawa is suddenly enveloped by a bright light, and moments later an unfamiliar landscape straight from a fantasy novel stretches out before her. With no way to return to Earth, she’s forced to accept the role of the “Dawn Hero” and save the world from being devoured by the Witch’s mist. Sawa quickly learns no one goes by their name in this new world--only by their role in life. From then onward, she is known only as Hero. She is accompanied by Servant, Dagger, and Lady Knight on her adventure to fulfill her role as the hero who will save the world! Will this little hero be able to live up to the role forced upon her? Will she ever return home? “

Available on Amazon and included in Kindle Unlimited.

View it on Anime-Planet and Goodreads.

Comment or reblog with more manga recommendations!

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“Cry Macho,” the inverse of “Unforgiven” and a beautiful meditation on the power of letting go of being something for other people. It is a perfect film for this time of our pandemic.

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The popular comedy "Friends"  is hilarious and heart-warming, but the relationships and situations create unrealistic expectations.

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I enjoyed reading this series. It’s a bit abrupt in the beginning, but I got hooked on it with all the political problems and how powerful the female lead is. Like My Next Life as a Villainess, she is reborn in her otome game except this time instead of living it out, she already reawakens at the “doom” ending. (Poor Iris!) However, once you get further into the story, there is a certain twist that will make you want to keep reading. 

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XOGENASYS ANIME PILOT SCREENSHOTS (and manga snippets) shown exclusively at Anime Expo®. These are all I’m gonna post…because these are the only ones on my phone….So that’s all you get. I don’t think the pilot will be online, but don’t worry. It’s because there is something much, MUCH cooler on the way. As for the actual anime itself, I will be more involved so it will have an even grittier look and will fit the aesthetic of the manga. So I hope many of you aren’t squeamish. I cant say much right now, but I’m really excited for what comes NEXT. I’ll keep everyone informed as more things unfold. Keep your eyes peeled! This pilot was done by D'ART Shtajio in collaboration with Noir Caesar. Music was provided by Will Ill Brown, TeddyLoid and GameBreax. You can catch up on the XOGENASYS manga on the Noir Caesar website via subscription. Physical release for VOL.1 will be this fall. (Read The Manga) Mkay. Getting back to work.