Y/CON 10 – Guests

Dailygreens (每日青菜) is from Taichung, Taiwan. She lives in Taipei now. She loves vegetables and drawing the sweet moments in life.

She created Day Off to enjoy the sweetness of the story.

When the graphic novel was officially published, it went to the second print the next day.

Graou! I’m Alyeka, gothic dragoness/cosplayer/model/lolita since 2013.

I’ve always preferred to adapt the characters I play to my own vision rather than trying to reproduce them as faithfully as possible, and I attach great importance to the way my characters are interpreted.

My worlds range from manga to films/series, video games, artists, medieval and fantasy.

I look forward to meeting you all at the Y/CON and sharing our worlds with you.

A librarian living in Switzerland, A.M. Brawne writes to escape but also to represent people who are like her. As a handicraftswoman, she is committed to writing about a wide range of subjects in a way that is both engaging and entertaining.

Axell has been a creator of Queer, Crips, Fols* and anti-capitalist video games since 2016. They are not looking to create industrial games, but art games that promote values such as slowness, anti-productivity, uselessness and queerness. They trained themself to be able to realize almost every aspect of a game: game design, images and programming. They are a member of the Gamaturgie and Pang Pang Club.

Also an illustrator, they are interested in the representation of in video games, illustration and comics. They specialize in traditional graphic styles, particularly watercolor.

PhD student, Axell studies validism and psychophobia in video games. Their aim is both to criticize what already exists and to create emancipatory emancipatory and/or utopian games, and the development of tools to encourage the creation of anti-validist games.

At the same time, they are an activist for queer, trans, crazy, anti-validist and ecological struggles.

But all this is done slowly, because being disabled and crazy is already a full-time job.

Clémence Albérie, from Albi in the Tarn region of France, grew up with an older brother and twin sister. With a degree in agricultural engineering, she simplifies the description of her work by saying that she works on various agricultural issues, with and for farmers.
Clémence mainly writes romance, sometimes light-hearted, sometimes more profound. What she really cares about is telling life stories, talking about the extraordinary destinies of our ordinary lives. She gets attached to each of her heroines and likes to delve into their personalities and characters to work with realistic heroines with whom she can identify. For Clémence, nothing stands in the way of her writing, not the flaws, dramas, complexes or difficulties her characters may go through. She likes to tackle themes that are important to her, such as trauma and the complexes we all have, and turn them into strengths that serve her characters.

Clémence believes that we create our own destiny and that life is what we decide to make of it, and that’s what she likes to write about in her novels. When we have a goal in life, it’s up to us to make it a reality, but to do that we mustn’t be afraid to take the plunge! Whether in love, work or friendship, you have to accept that life can be scary, but realise that it is full of thousands of opportunities that you have to seize without looking back or down. For her, this philosophy of life has enabled her, among other things, to see her anonymous writings become a book of ink and paper that she can hold in her hands.

Ellen Kushner is a queer American writer whose second home is France. She and her wife, the writer Delia Sherman, live in New York City when they are not traveling elsewhere.
Her novels have been published in French translation in many editions, beginning with Thomas le Rimeur, winner of both the World fantasy & Mythopoeic Awards. It formed part of Pierre Dubois’ “Bibliotheque Féerique” at Editions Hoebeke,  with an introduction by Claudine Glot.  Subsequent editions by Folio SF and Editions ActuSF.

Her now classic queer novel Swordspoint (Calmann-Levy/Livre de Poche/Editions ActuSF), which George R.R. Martin calls “formidable, unforgettable,” was published in 2019 by Editions ActuSF in a special edition with an introduction by Stephanie Nicot. This edition contains connected short stories never before seen in French, plus original material written by Kushner specifically for the French volume, not available in any other language. Its sequel, The Privilege of the sword, was also translated by Patrick Marcel, as was her related story, Un jeune homme de mauvaise vie ( Fictions no 17), which won the Prix Imaginales de la meilleure nouvelle 2014.

As a passionate cosplayer with over 10 years’ experience, I’ve had the opportunity to explore a multitude of fascinating aspects of cosplay. My journey has led me to immerse myself in armour-making, where I’ve learned to wield a variety of materials to create pieces that combine aesthetics and functionality. I also honed my wig-making skills, learning how to style and colour wigs to bring my favourite characters to life.

My adventure led me to explore the world of ero cosplay, where I was able to experiment with more daring and artistic costumes, as well as getting into crossplay, which allowed me to step out of my comfort zone by embodying characters from different genres. I’ve even had the chance to work in the professional cosplay field, taking part in various events and competitions, which has provided me with enriching experiences and unforgettable encounters.

Through my travels and encounters, I’ve not only developed my technical skills, but also forged valuable links with other enthusiasts. I’d be delighted to share all these experiences, tips and tricks with you, whether you’re a beginner or a veteran cosplayer.

Hello, I’m HamletMachine! I’m a queer comic artist and illustrator from NYC.

I’m most known online by my pen nameHamletMachine (HM or Hamlet) and I’ve been working as a self-published indie adult artist for over a decade: I specialize in original stories with focus on dark, erotic, and LGBTQ+ themes, but I also love to draw fanart when I have the chance! I’m currently working on two on-going serialized comics on my Patreon and I’ve attended both international and domestic cons as a guest over the years.

Hugo Michalet began his art studies in graphic design at the CFP Arts in Geneva, before studying comics at the École Supérieure de bande dessinée et d’illustration. He then switched to animation and began a bachelor’s degree at Gobelins. During his master’s degree in 2D Animated Cinema, he directed a short film entitled Fred. Hugo took part in the creation of a work published by Glénat: Titeuforama: 120 variations de Titeuf, a book featuring several comic book illustrators.

For the past two years, Hugo has been making a name for himself on social networks thanks to his talents as a draughtsman, digital painter and for his drawings depicting Disney and Ghibli characters in settings inspired by 17th-century paintings. He recently came to prominence for his caricatures, particularly in relation to an impostor video by Squeezie. He often posts on his networks, depicting theyoung queer generation with humour: portraits of those around him and icons from his imagination (actors, pop artists, drag queens, influencers, etc.).

In 2023 he collaborated on several occasions with drag queen Paloma, designing the poster for her show, Paloma au Plurielles.

K.C. Wells lives on an island off the south coast of the UK, surrounded by natural beauty. She writes about men who love men, and can’t even contemplate a life that doesn’t include writing.

Let me introduce myself: I’m Okane Hana, and I’ve been cosplaying for 10 years (phew, that’s a long time!).

Since I started I’ve been advocating Cosplay for everyone, male/female, small/large, plus-size/petite, any colour or any gender! You’re all beautiful in your own way and that’s what I like about Cosplay!

I like to put myself in the shoes of a Cosplay character not at all ‘made’ for me by the standards 
Through the boudoir and shootings I show that nothing is impossible 

I’m always ready to answer your questions, give practical and economical tips as well as give you confidence to get started!

Remember, you’re perfect! Your only judge and limit is yourself 

Ophidia Baker is a romance and fantasy author who loves to challenge herself. Despite her 40 years, in her life as in her books, it’s all about swinging! Trained as a biologist, with a passion for historical fashion and retro dancing, she likes to incorporate her immoderate love of nature and history into her novels. A keen reader from an early age, she writes the stories she would like to read, playing with clichés to twist them.

Paulette is a game designer who creates interactive narratives around memories of queer struggles as part of a process of transmission.

Since 2021, they have been working with La Fabric’Art on a series of games, TraceS, on the multiple traces of the fight against AIDS. This series is presented in public spaces via an arcade terminal.

At the same time, they design games on more intimate subjects and share their passion for the small engines of game creation in workshops.

They are a member of the Pang Pang Club and Gamaturgie collectives.

Actor, director, scriptwriter and drag queen, Hugo Bardin moved to Paris in 2009 to study drama at Cours Florent. He has staged a dozen shows, including La Reine Margot, which won an award in Théâtre 13’s “Young Directors” competition. A self-taught jack-of-all-trades, Hugo also writes screenplays and directs a number of audiovisual projects. His first short film, Paloma, won numerous awards in 2021.

In 2022, as his character Paloma, he took part in Drag Race France, the French version of the world’s biggest drag queen competition. He won the competition and became the first French drag queen. Since her victory, Paloma has become a spokesperson for the community and has taken on a host of artistic projects.

In 2023, she became a columnist on TMC’s Quotidien, starred in a number of series and embarked on an epic tour with her first solo show, Paloma au Plurielles, in which she plays seven wacky female characters. For the occasion, he recorded the song P.A.L.O.M.A written by Rebeka Warrior and composed by RAUMM.

Seana Landchild was born in cherry season, at the end of the twentieth century. She grew up in the south of France, between the mountains and the oceans, two worlds that are very dear to her. She has many loves in her life: her cat, the piano, surfing, literature and nature.

A caring person who takes the well-being of others and the planet to heart, her motto is ‘God helps those who help themselves’. This motto is so important to Seana that she has had it tattooed in Russian on her right shoulder blade. A perfectionist at heart (perhaps too much so), she works tirelessly to turn her dreams into reality and make her writing even better.

Fascinated by Haruki Murakami and Robert Desnos, she eventually fell into fantasy thanks to Robin Hobb. A keen reader and lover of the French language, she is a teacher of literature and a fantasy/fantasy author.

Rémi Macia, alias Toth-M, is comics writer. After graduating from high school, he entered the Pivaut school in Nantes. In 2019, he graduated with a degree in 2D Animation and went straight into the production of his Webtoon Distress, a series in progress.

Meet Laurence Casalini (aka WendiBones), a trans guy born from Italy.

Comic artist since 2014, he published the dystopian comic series Outwards for Yaoi Revolution under his pseudonym Wendigo, and since 2016 he’s been working as a cover illustrator and character artist for emerging authors and publishing houses,including C. N. Crawford and FaeCrate.

Since 2019 he’s editor, graphic designer, artist, and curator at Kudos Editore and Shaman Publishing, an Italian publishing house.

Willy Dono, a French cosplayer who is very active on Instagram, stands out for his bold style and inclusive approach. Known for breaking the traditional codes of cosplay, he strives to show that embodying a character should not be limited to gender. In his work, he interprets characters from all walks of life – men, women and non-binary characters – with a creativity that knows no boundaries.

With this inclusive and encouraging vision, Willy inspires a diverse community, who will recognise themselves in his message: cosplay is for everyone, regardless of appearance or gender identity. He uses Instagram not only to share his costumes, but also as a reminder that creativity should never be constrained by convention.

On Instagram, he regularly posts photos and videos of his cosplays, from the creative stages through to the shoot. In his stories and reels, you can follow his daily life and go behind the scenes of his projects. Always authentic, he encourages everyone to express themselves freely through the characters they love.

Agatgame

I’ve been a fan of manga and anime for almost 25 years, and BL for almost as long, and I’ve been taking part in Japan Addict in Strasbourg regularly for about 15 years, creating and running quizzes, games, etc. I also almost always have a stand selling fanwork and raffles. I also almost always have a stand selling fanwork and raffles.

Two years ago I had the idea of doing some animation on the theme of BL, so I created/adapted some games along these lines. I then proposed them for the 2023 Y/CON, which I took part in. This year I’m back with even more games!

Animaniak

Created in 2016, the Animaniak association aims to offer entertainment (karaoke, blind tests, quizzes) related to Japanese popular culture at conventions and local events.

Mokis

Library of Asian BL series.

I deliver humorous and sociological analyses of BL / LGBTQIA+ / Yuri series produced in Asia, but also in the West, all with humor and self-mockery.

Whatever the BL series or film, you can be sure I’ve seen it. And above all, I do a lot of lives discussing series, films, as well as the industry or events related to BL / Gay / Lesbian.

At the same time, with a friend, we’re making a project called Cherries Project, our amateur yaoi manga, as well as a light novel, PREFERATI.

Ophélie

A fan of BL manga since I was a teenager, I don’t have much experience of animation but I’m very keen to share my interest in homo-fiction and board games with visitors!

T. Pralinus

T. Pralinus is a video artist, cartoonist, author of novels and comics, and above all a researcher specializing in Yaoi/BL in France, who is preparing a thesis on the subject and has published several articles on the subject. He is also interested in queer and girly pop culture.