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#ScribesAndMakers 13. Shameless self-promotion day

2 complete novels and one in serialization.

Today FREE!!!
With glorious illustrations.

Arisu the Girl Who Sees Ghosts: (early novel, editing is rough) archiveofourown.org/series/260

R18: My Girlfriend Almost Got Me Killed, so We had Wild Sex: archiveofourown.org/series/339

In serialization: For Love of a Konbini Idol: archiveofourown.org/series/446

All #Queer #LGBTQ #Sapphic
And like I said, FREE. Comments and likes appreciated.

@booksodon #KonbiniIdol #Girlfriend #LightNovel

For Love of a Konbini Idol, I Searched for the Kudan
Chapter 60 Released
Hall of the Kudan (件の殿堂)

By Nara Moore
Art Mai-sensei

What did Shishi dream, and how twisted will Yakkai Yogen message be?

Join Ume & her family as their relationships develop. In a creepy world where “love” never dies
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At: pixiv.net/novel/series/11417104
archiveofourown.org/works/5277

Artist: bsky.app/profile/maisart.bsky.

Tags: #KonbiniIdol #LGBTQ #LightNovel #QueerFiction #Romance #Sapphic #SapphicRomance #Yuri #Queer #Yokai #Heian #Idol #JIdol

#Review: Taking My Reincarnation One Step at a Time: No One Told Me There Would Be Monsters! v.1

#LightNovel #Kaya
English Pub: #JNovelClub
Rating (1-9): 7 (Worth following)

#Isekai #Fantasy

A surprisingly good, though shallow book. Let’s start with the first thing that pops into my head. It’s an isekai, bad start. But that trope mainly serves for characterization and background. We will have to see where her powers take her, but so far, coming from Japan hasn’t helped her much. Next, I said it was shallow. True, but many entertaining books are shallow; the characters are charming, the world-building is interesting, and background information is doled out slowly and naturally. As an author, I noted how the author has avoided an info dump and slowly dished out information. You’re never left scratching your head, but like the MC, you say, “Hum, I wonder why that is.”

The MC, Sara, has strong powers and could become overpowered as the series continues. Currently, that isn’t a problem. Seven volumes are available in English, and another is in translation. It will be interesting to see if the author can keep superpowers from overwhelming the story’s charm. Given how they handled the gradual introduction of information, I am hopeful.

There is no romance so far, A+ in my book, but possibly some yuri subtext, most likely of the onee-sama type. The story mixes slice-of-life and light adventure, leaning toward the former. Sara doesn’t aspire to be a Hunter (adventurer); instead, she has an eye on alchemy. Will the universe force her into her expected niche, dungeon crawling?

Summary: A pleasant light read for escapism. If the author maintains its light tone, it will stay on my read-as-available list.

Volumes 1-7 are free to read for members of J-Novel Club until 5/31/25. Volume 8 is currently in pre-pub and is free to read until 8/15/25.

j-novel.club/series/culinary-c

#AmReading @bookstodon #NMReview

#Review: Taking My Reincarnation One Step at a Time: No One Told Me There Would Be Monsters! v.1

#LightNovel #MiriMikawaEnglish Pub: #JNovelClubRating (1-9): 7 (Worth following)

#Isekai #Fantasy

A surprisingly good, though shallow book. Let’s start with the first thing that pops into my head. It’s an isekai, bad start. But that trope mainly serves for characterization and background. We will have to see where her powers take her, but so far, coming from Japan hasn’t helped her much. Next, I said it was shallow. True, but many entertaining books are shallow; the characters are charming, the world-building is interesting, and background information is doled out slowly and naturally. As an author, I noted how the author has avoided an info dump and slowly dished out information. You’re never left scratching your head, but like the MC, you say, “Hum, I wonder why that is.”

The MC, Sara, has strong powers and could become overpowered as the series continues. Currently, that isn’t a problem. Seven volumes are available in English, and another is in translation. It will be interesting to see if the author can keep superpowers from overwhelming the story’s charm. Given how they handled the gradual introduction of information, I am hopeful.

There is no romance so far, A+ in my book, but possibly some yuri subtext, most likely of the onee-sama type. The story mixes slice-of-life and light adventure, leaning toward the former. Sara doesn’t aspire to be a Hunter (adventurer); instead, she has an eye on alchemy. Will the universe force her into her expected niche, dungeon crawling?

Summary: A pleasant light read for escapism. If the author maintains its light tone, it will stay on my read-as-available list.

Volumes 1-7 are free to read for members of J-Novel Club until 5/31/25. Volume 8 is currently in pre-pub and is free to read until 8/15/25.

j-novel.club/series/culinary-c

#AmReading @bookstodon #NMReview

#fotovorschlag 'Bücher':

meine Sammlung von Manga *1, Manhwa *2, Light Novel *3, paar westliche Comics und westliche Romane. Bonus: mein Chaos

*1 = japanische Comics, Schwarz-Weiß, Leserichtung Links nach Rechts

*2 = südkoreanische Comics, farbig, westliche Leserichtung

*3 = an Jugendliche und junge Erwachsene gerichtete japanische Romane, weisen meist Illustrationen im Manga-Stil auf

For Love of a Konbini Idol, I Searched for the Kudan
Chapter 57 Released
Yakkai Yogen, Seer of the Left (厄介予言左の陰陽道)

By Nara Moore
Art Mai-sensei

I am Yakkai Yogen, Seer of the Left, Servant of Her Majesty the Empress.

          Hound’s teeth
          Red spider lily
          Kudzu weave
          To emerald lotus
          The dogwood bends

Join Ume & her family as their relationships develop. In a creepy world where “love” never dies
---------
At: pixiv.net/novel/series/11417104
archiveofourown.org/works/5277

Artist: bsky.app/profile/maisart.bsky.

Tags: #KonbiniIdol #LGBTQ #LightNovel #QueerFiction #Romance #Sapphic #SapphicRomance #Yuri #Queer #Yokai

For Love of a Konbini Idol, I Searched for the Kudan
Chapter 56 Released
Hibari and Ryō (雲雀と良)

By Nara Moore (Ace author - ace characters)
Art Mai-sensei

“Ryō (良) was a good man,” is how this story starts. But is that how it will end?.

Join Ume & her family as their relationships develop. In a creepy world where “love” never dies
---------
At: pixiv.net/novel/series/11417104
archiveofourown.org/works/5277

Artist: bsky.app/profile/maisart.bsky.

Tags: #KonbiniIdol #LGBTQ #LightNovel #ParanormalRomance #QueerFiction #Romance #Sapphic #SapphicRomance #Yuri #Queer #Trans #TransMasc

#ScribesAndMakers 12, Shameless self-promotion day.

For Love of a Konbini Idol

Join Ume's family as their relationship develops. In a creepy world where “love” never dies.

Volume 3 is now in serialization.

At: archiveofourown.org/works/5277
pixiv.net/novel/series/11417104

#Yuri #Romance #Trans #TransFem #TransMasc #Asexuality #Polyamory #Otherkin #SapphicBooks #LightNovel @lgbtqbookstodon @bookstodon @sapphicbooks

For Love of a Konbini Idol, I Searched for the Kudan
Chapter 55 Released
Jinja’s Shadow (しんじの影)

By Nara Moore (Ace author - ace characters)
Art Mai-sensei

Tomo’s fever has passed, but not the shadow over his heart.

Join Ume & her family as their relationships develop. In a creepy world where “love” never dies
---------
At: pixiv.net/novel/series/11417104
archiveofourown.org/works/5277

Artist: bsky.app/profile/maisart.bsky.

Tags: #KonbiniIdol #LGBTQ #LightNovel #ParanormalRomance #QueerFiction #Romance #Sapphic #SapphicRomance #Yuri #Queer #IAd #ASexual #InternationalAsexualityDay #NMRelease

For Love of a Konbini Idol, I Searched for the Kudan
Chapter 54 Released
Tree Dreams (木の夢)

By Nara Moore (Trans Author - Trans characters)
Art Mai-sensei

The sky sang of azure depths and glittering stars, the trees intoned mantras to the sun and the Buddha, and the earth crooned a lullaby, saying, “It’s winter, time to sleep.”

Dreams of love, loss, and terror. 愛情と損と恐怖の夢

Join Ume & her family as their relationships develop. In a creepy world where “love” never dies
---------
At: pixiv.net/novel/series/11417104
archiveofourown.org/works/5277

Artist: bsky.app/profile/maisart.bsky.

Tags: #KonbiniIdol #LGBTQ #LightNovel #ParanormalRomance #QueerFiction #Romance #Sapphic #SapphicRomance #Yuri #Queer #TDOV #TransgenderDayofVisibility #TransFem #TransMasc

For Love of a Konbini Idol, I Searched for the Kudan
Chapter 53 Released
Wild Ginger in Parting (餞別のフタバアオイ)

By Nara Moore
Art Mai-sensei

Shishi bares her soul, and the trees embrace them.

Join Ume & her family as their relationships develop. In a creepy world where “love” never dies
---------
At: pixiv.net/novel/series/11417104
archiveofourown.org/works/5277

Artist: bsky.app/profile/maisart.bsky.

Tags: #KonbiniIdol #LGBTQ #LightNovel #ParanormalRomance #QueerFiction #Romance #Sapphic #SapphicRomance #Yuri #Queer #kitsune #NMRelease

For Love of a Konbini Idol, I Searched for the Kudan
Chapter 52 Released
Violets and Sandalwood (スミレと白檀)

By Nara Moore
Art Mai-sensei

Leaving the Mayoiga was hard, but facing one’s past is harder.

Join Ume & her family as their relationships develop. In a creepy world where “love” never dies
---------
At: pixiv.net/novel/series/1141710
archiveofourown.org/works/5277

Artist: bsky.app/profile/maisart.bsky.

Tags: #KonbiniIdol #LGBTQ #LightNovel #ParanormalRomance #QueerFiction #Romance #Sapphic #SapphicRomance #Yuri #Queer

For Love of a Konbini Idol, I Searched for the Kudan
Chapter 51 Released
House of Longing (憧れの家)

By Nara Moore
Art Mai-sensei

Tomo, Kan-chan, Ume, and Shishi are reunited in the House of Longing. Will temptation outweigh reality?

Join Ume & her family as their relationships develop. In a creepy world where “love” never dies
---------
At: pixiv.net/novel/series/1141710
archiveofourown.org/works/5277

Artist: bsky.app/profile/maisart.bsky.

Tags: #KonbiniIdol #LGBTQ #LightNovel #ParanormalRomance #QueerFiction #Romance #Sapphic #SapphicRomance #Yuri #Queer #japaneseMythology #mythology

For Love of a Konbini Idol, I Searched for the Kudan
Chapter 50 Released
Sakura and Pine Entwined (絡み合う桜と松)

By Nara Moore
Art Mai-sensei

It was a wedding party!
And now a wedding and the groom isn't happy.

Join Ume & her family as their relationships develop. In a creepy world where “love” never dies
---------
At: pixiv.net/novel/series/1141710
archiveofourown.org/works/5277

Artist: bsky.app/profile/maisart.bsky.

Tags: #KonbiniIdol #LGBTQ #LightNovel #ParanormalRomance #QueerFiction #Romance #Sapphic #SapphicRomance #Yuri #Queer #Yokai #Kodama #kitsune #Tanuki

#scribesandmakers Day 28: Shameless self-promotion!

For Love of a Konbini Idol

I have no shame about this. I got over it. And you don't need to have any shame reading it today. It's free so you can still take part in #BlackoutFriday

Join Ume & her family as their relationships develop. In a creepy world where “love” never dies
---------
At: pixiv.net/novel/series/1141710
archiveofourown.org/works/5277

Artist: bsky.app/profile/maisart.bsky.

Tags: #KonbiniIdol #LGBTQ #LightNovel #ParanormalRomance #QueerFiction #Romance #Sapphic #SapphicRomance #Yuri #Queer #Yokai

For Love of a Konbini Idol, I Searched for the Kudan
Chapter 49 Released
Tsukumogami Revelry (付喪神の狂宴)

By Nara Moore
Art Mai-sensei

It's a wedding party!

Join Ume & her family as their relationships develop. In a creepy world where “love” never dies
---------
At: pixiv.net/novel/series/1141710
archiveofourown.org/works/5277

Artist: bsky.app/profile/maisart.bsky.

Tags: #KonbiniIdol #LGBTQ #LightNovel #ParanormalRomance #QueerFiction #Romance #Sapphic #SapphicRomance #Yuri #Queer #Yokai #Kodama #kitsune #Tanuki