BLBL NEWSLETTERSeptember 2024

  Welcome to the September 2024 edition of the BLBL Newsletter!!! ヾ(≧▽≦*)o

  Contents:

  ?The BL Pace 2024 Grand Banquet - recap?Get ready for BLwrimo this November!A BL library websiteBL author newsCompleted original BL novels on Scribble Hub (July 2024, August 2024)The banner chibisOG BL Novel recommendationsGeneral BL NewsFun cornerHousekeeping for BL PaceAcknowledgements1. ?The BL Pace 2024 Grand Banquet - recap?Thank you for everyone who attended our 2024 Grand Banquet ????

  All the sessions, timing, pacing, and breaks were well received. Thank you to our organising team, bafflinghaze, Heart, tiaf, Jinz, shiki and ALIice! And thank you to our panelists and podcasters for putting on a wonderful event: bafflinghaze, Moonpearl, Killokii, Heart, Jinz and Mr Jinz, Piamo, and tiaf!

  If you missed out any of the talks, visit our BL Pace discord server, where you'll find the link to the recorded talks and podcasts in the #reception-hall channel! (As well as all the previous year's recorded talks in the pins!)

  See you at the next year's Grand Banquet~

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  2. Get ready for BLwrimo this November!

  Get ready for BLwrimo (BL writing month) this November! This November, you will be challenged to

  Write at least 69 words a dayWrite 6969 words a weekContribute to the total BL Pace word count and achieve a 696,969 word count for the entire team!Clear your schedules! We'll be coordinating everything through the BL Pace discord server, look forward to it!

  Thank you to ars and floofy for the banner!

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  3. A BL library websiteMany of us want to create a BL library website that catalogs and lists BL novels (think a NovelUpdates but for original English BL webnovels, novels, ebooks, graphic novels, visual novels and more). Now we're actually going to do something!!!

  Below is a projected initial time frame; our aim is to get a working prototype by June 2025.

  If you’re interested in the following and have time to complete the task (with at least one other person, in a team), then please contact bafflinghaze:

  Market research (assist in researching competitor websites and defining our target audience)Tagging system (researching and framing the ideal tagging system, e.g. estic search like AO3 or fixed tags like NU, or nested tags etc)Branding (development of the name of the website and logo, which will require running polls)Marketing (we’ll love someone with artistic and/or design and/or video skills to help implement our pns!)Less urgent but we could also start if you have time:

  Website site map (developing a list of pages the website will have, reted to features list)In the future, we also need data collectors.

  If you’re interested in the other tasks in the chart above (in particur, features list, wireframing, web design, web development), please contact bafflinghaze regarding your skills–we currently have at least two team members for those tasks already, and we want a team project that works smoothly!

  Note that many of these components will be released for feedback, so keep an eye on us ヾ(≧▽≦*)o

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  4. BL author newsNo author news this month.

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  5. Completed original BL novels on Scribble Hub (July 2024, August 2024)11 BL novels were completed across July and August 2024, a big congratutions to those authors!

  BL NOVELS COMPLETED IN JULY 2024:

  Under the Influence [BL] | Book 1 by MyLadyQueen81.6 k | 52 ch | Adult, Boys Love, Drama, Mature, Psychological, Tragedy

  Summary:

  SpoilerEighteen year old Halo McClelnd is your average open gay with a passion for baking and cooking, dedicated to his friendships and your not so anti-social/social individual looking to have a good time while being head strong.

  He never imagined that he’d meet the love of his life in his st year of high school who brought on a whirlwind of excitement, terror and conflict and losing himself to him was far beyond the expectations of reality.

  Romeo Washington or Rome as he liked to be called, is the type of guy who would back you up in any situation and also was one of the most unknown, yet respected gang members, Ruthless, of the blood mafia.

  Romeo’s life was already chaotic as it is and with the addition of Halo which he couldn’t understand how he gained feelings for. Putting aside his history to be with Halo isn’t easy and to fight for this love, cannot be called easy.

  Mason’s life takes an unexpected turn as he advances on Adrian.

  Niam falling pregnant all for the sake of his friend ends up in a massive blow to his face but everything changes for the better after graduation or that’s what everyone thinks but adding Detective Rowen who is out to catch Ruthless – Under the Influence is one of the expnations of being addicted.

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  The Lonely Lighthouse by miyaskya11.3 k | 7 ch | Boys Love, Drama, Fantasy, Psychological, Romance, Slice of Life, Supernatural

  Summary:

  SpoilerAfter his parents died in a tragic car accident, Andreas had to drop out of university and return home to maintain the family lighthouse on a remote isnd in the northern seas. For three years, he lived a quiet, solitary life, accompanied only by his dog Bjorn.

  One day, a mysterious stranger washes ashore…

  [colpse]

  Notice Me, Rue by xxangelxx13.7 k | 12 ch | Boys Love, Mature, Psychological, Smut

  Summary:

  SpoilerRue Vargaz is detective, and he is bored. Due to the ck of new cases, he found himself stuck in paper work. But that will change when a new series of murder happened in the Bay Area. However, a horrifying truth will sp Rue that this is not just a simple case of serial killing.[colpse]

  Inheriting the Influence [BL] | Book 2 by MyLadyQueen39.3 k | 32 ch | Adult, Boys Love, Drama, Mature, Tragedy

  Summary:

  SpoilerWith the discovery of his son, Romeo is now bound to Halo. Thinking that he could patch things up with him was a mistake as life had its obstacles for the couple, especially with their past always coming and going.

  Halo struggles with coming to terms with his miscarriage and with Romeo in their lives. He feels he can shut down at any minute.

  Mason, who recovered from his near death, finds out that he had two possible fathers. One was his biological and the other, has a son who is more than interesting.

  Will the two boys become friends with future developments as they grow older, or do they become enemies as their fathers are?

  Struggling with love all his life, Niam finally lets go and lives for himself. Giving up the children he loved with all his heart and giving birth to another that might not be Justin’s or Anthony’s?

  What troubles, heart-warming moments and deception lie ahead for the characters of Under the Influence and who will Inherit this Influence?

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  El & Em by MESamm104.4 k | 30 ch | Boys Love, Drama, Mature, Romance

  Summary:

  SpoilerPhidelphia, 1972: All Luke wants is to share his music with the world. When an imposing, slightly older trumpet pyer called Emmett joins his band, Luke is fascinated – and a lifelong friendship is born. Love and loyalty are forged in the slow burn of tours, shows and recording sessions. Over the years, Luke’s curiosity and Emmett’s indulgence slowly push the two of them into complicated new territory. Emmett tries to keep them safe – but Luke wants it all.

  In this monumental romance spanning more than twenty years, there are no heroes and no vilins – just people doing their best in a messed up world.

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  BL NOVELS COMPLETED IN AUGUST 2024:

  The light comes first by STARKnight1.8 k | 6 ch | Boys Love, Mystery, Romance

  Summary:

  Spoiler“I have no regrets, I had my time”, said he.Until he met her again.[colpse]

  Love Letters in Frames by Sinu6.3 k | 8 ch | Boys Love, Drama, Romance, School Life

  Summary:

  SpoilerIn a big university where everyone's all about studying, there's a secret love story between Alex and Ethan. Alex, unable to contain his feelings, starts writing love letters to his smart rival, Ethan. Little does Alex know, Ethan not only reads the letters but also frames them on his wall. Their retionship goes beyond student competition, leading to a unique mix of love and rivalry that changes the quiet corners of school life. Get ready for "Love Letters in Frames" where love flourishes unexpectedly.[colpse]

  Sonum Dulcamara by Zaiakuma7.1 k | 8 ch | Boys Love, Comedy, Supernatural

  Summary:

  SpoilerOut of sight, out of mind.

  Out of touch, out of time.

  Or is he, really?

  The vampire Oz reunites with his former lover, seeking an answer to the age-old question: Is it really too te for them to start over?

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  Blood in the Water by Zaiakuma19.5 k | 16 ch | Boys Love, Horror, Mystery, Supernatural

  Summary:

  SpoilerAidan Burns, a member of Baltimore's supernatural scene, returns from a work conference to an ongoing series of murders.

  Clearly, there is a serial killer on the loose – which is not Aidan's problem per se, but a definite cause for concern, seeing that the exsanguinated state of the victims seems to implicate his own faction.

  Authorities seem to be on the case though, and Aidan has other things to deal with – like the challenges of online dating.

  A chance encounter over at the National Aquarium might just make it his problem however.

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  When Two Love Rivals Fall In Love by PigeonSupremacy20.6 k | 13 ch | Boys Love, Drama, Romance, Slice of Life

  Summary:

  SpoilerReturning home after four years abroad, Cecil has only one wish: to see Louis, his first love, once more. With a heart full of hope, Cecil is determined that now is the time to rekindle their romance and become a true pair of lovers. But upon his return, Cecil is met with an unexpected twist—Louis is involved with someone else.

  Determined to win Louis back from the cold hands of Sis, Cecil tries his best to show Louis his love for him.

  Yet, as he invests everything he has into his love for Louis, Cecil is forced to confront a painful reality: sometimes, no matter how hard you try, you can’t always get what you want.

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  I Like Your Voice [BL] by IWantHugs93.7 k | 75 ch | Adult, Boys Love, Comedy, Mature, Romance, School Life

  Summary:

  SpoilerGu Qingfeng, the popur all-rounder school grass had one weakness very few knew about—he was a total voice-con.

  Wen Xi had one regret, which was that he was too soft spoken and did not fight back against his childhood bully, Gu Qingfeng. If he could just meet this a**hole again, just watch out!

  An unexpected meeting while gaming online—one with a weakness for a changed and matured voice, the other with a vengeance.

  Lightwind: Prepare to battle! O (￣ヘ￣o)Undying: We will not lose.Lightwind: I admit defeat (づ￣ 3￣)づ

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  6. Who are the chibis?Did you guess this month's chibi?

  Wen Xi and Gu Qingfeng from I Like Your Voice by IWantHugs

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  Thank you to tiaf for drawing!

  AnnouncementWould you like to have chibis of your BL characters drawn? If you have a finished or regurly updating novel with over 20k words, you can fill out this form to have a chibi of your main couple drawn and included in the newsletter banner!

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  7. OG BL Novel recommendations No OG BL novel recommendations this month.

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  8. General BL News You can now register for next year's Citrus Con. If you missed out on this year, you can view their recorded panels here - hat tip to bafflinghaze

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  The 9th annual YaoiGameJam just concluded this month, aiming to encourage indie developers to create games that focus on queer retionships between men and/or the queer male experience. This year the jam received over 30 entries, with stories across various genres such as fantasy, mafia, omegaverse, slice-of-life, supernatural, amnesia, comedy and more. - hat tip to WitPOP

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  9. Fun corner

  No fun to be had this month :(

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  10. Housekeeping for BL PaceTumblrCheck out our tumblr at https://blpace.tumblr.com/ ??? Consider giving us a follow there!

  TwitterPlease directly message the account or message bafflinghaze in order to get something posted or retweeted on the BL Pace twitter account. This includes:

  promotions of any original BL novel, either yours or a recommendationfan or official artwork of any original BL novel, either yours or a recommendationAny tweets about more general BL news that you think should also be retweetedDiscord ServerAll BL readers and writers are welcome to come join our BL Pace discord server! We have writing sprints, writing help, and much more!

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  11. AcknowledgementsThank you to bafflinghaze, tiaf, WitPOP, and RedEmber!

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  And with that, we are done!

  If you have any feedback regarding the newsletter and/or its contents, please comment!

  Hope to see you on the next edition of the newsletter~

  And as always—