Because this is a long weekend, and I’m not going to be able to post until next week, I thought I’d leave you with a little teaser. ^_^

ALC Publishing is hard at work on our next 100% Yuri manga anthology, Yuri Monogatari 3 – and I think it is absolutely amazing! These are some of the best Yuri stories and art by some of the best Yuri artists in the world and I can’t wait for you to see them all. There’s alot to be proud of in this volume and I just *had* to share some of what you can look forward to.

Our first story is by a young lady named Hiromi Nishizaka. Hiromi is the winner of the Waki Yamato prize in the Manga Koshien contest for young manga artists. Her story, “Hydrangea” is her premiere as a Yuri artist.

“It Takes All Kinds” is a wacky look at long-term relationships and the life of a sexy space pirate, by Beth Malone. Beth has contributed to all three Yuri Monogatari volumes, but this is the first time she’s included a tentacle monster. ^_^

Sergio Aviles has provided a funny, eclectic and creative look at life on the run. How often are you ever going to be able to read a romantic yuri story told, in part, in imabic pentameter?

Rica Takashima was so busy running Yuricon 2005 in Tokyo, that she couldn’t find time to give us a new story, but she did send us a darling picture of Yuricon mascot Yuriko and her author girlfriend Midori.

Another exciting addition to this volume is an English-language version of the Yuricon 2005 in Tokyo report drawn (and written) by Akiko Morishima. Morishima-san is a well-known manga artist in Japan, who works on shoujo manga by day, and draws for yuri doujinshi circle Girlish in her spare time. And yes, you read that right – Morishima-san wrote the English for her story, as well. It’s a damn sight better than my Japanese, I can tell you. ^_^

Another three-time contributor to the Yuri Monogatari series, Kristina K., offers us a dream-like look at love across cultures (and an impression of tourism that we can all identify with!).

Finishing up our book is another veteran of the series, Althea Keaton, with a poignant, emotional and brilliant take on girl gangs and tenderness.

And, of course, there’s the usual great cover and incidental art by Yuricon Staff Artist, Kelli Nicely. ^_^

To celebrate the release of ALC’s original yuri novel, Shoujoai ni Bouken, we’re discounting all ALC Publications in stock. Now you can get 100% yuri from ALC for from 30% to more than 50% off!

Rica ‘tte Kanji – Curve magazine calls this light-hearted tale of love and life in Tokyo their “favorite new bedside read”. Get 30% of all copies of Rica and enjoy Rica Takashima’s original art and take on life.

Yuri Monogatari 2 – This original all-yuri anthology has stories from yuri artsits and writers around the world. Don’t forget to keep a place on your bookshelf for Yuri Monogatari 3, coming this fall from ALC!

Shoujoai ni Bouken: The Adventures of Yuriko, Volume 1 – Join Yuricon mascot, Yuriko as she tries to balance life as a pop idol, the pursuit of love and liberty from math tests. This brand-new ALC publication includes more than 2 dosez illustrations by Kelli Nicely; a great way to get to know Yuriko, or to spend more time with her!

You can get all ALC publications on the Yuricon Shop, along with yuri anime, manga and gifts. This offer is for a limited time only, so don;t miss your chance to get 30% to 50% off of 100% yuri from ALC Publishing!