Post by Crimson Amarone on Apr 3, 2015 1:29:26 GMT
Hello everyone visiting Poirot Cafe! Starting this month we will create a monthly newsletter that will be mass emailed to all users of Poirot Cafe and posted on this Monthly Newsletter thread. We ask that you visit the appropriate threads linked in the newsletter to discuss any individual topic. We would like to keep all the newsletters in one thread so everyone can easily look back at past events, news, and access each main topic thread with ease. Please let us know what you think of this newsletter idea—or anything regarding this forum or community's development—in the Forum Suggestions thread. If you have any suggestions for writing events or other activities here, also check out the Forum Activities Suggestions thread too.
June 2015 Newsletter
July 2015 Newsletter
{April 2015 Newsletter}
April Themed Contests
Themed Writing Competition #8: Betrayed
Writing: March 29 - Sunday, April 19
Voting: Sunday April 19 - Saturday, April 25
Optional Prompts:
"I know I've got no right to say this, but you have to believe me. I didn't want to do this." (POV of betrayer)
"You never saw this coming? Some genius you are." (POV of betrayer)
"I should've known better." (POV of the betrayed)
Entries as of April 2:
"Sic Semper Tyrannus" by House of Mystery
Themed Writing Competition #7: Alone
Writing: March 22 - Sunday, April 12
Voting: Sunday April 12 - Saturday, April 18
Optional Prompts:
Masks - Literal or figurative. Who is a character when no one else is looking?
In a crowd - Misunderstood? Isolated by secrets?
Together - Couples or friends!
Entries as of April 2:
"Masquerade by rainbowcupcake
“One’s Company” by House of Mystery
“Glass” by kkrazy256
“Alone in Japan” by Kaggami
Past Contests
Themed Writing Competition #6: Help
1st Place Winner:
Birthday Presents by House of Mystery
2nd Place:
Distress Flare by Mikauzoran
Other entries:
Two-Faced, Half-Faced by ichthyophobia
Alibi by airbournebearcarcass
And Thus, The Wheel by TinyTantei
Footprints in the Moonlight by kkrazy256
A Light Needs Darkness to Shine by rainbowcupcake
Themed Writing Competition #5: Unlikely Friends
Winner:
Kudo Will Die by ichthyophobia
Other Entries:
Love-Love Daisakusen by neonquincy1217
Summer Glow by Mikauzoran
Camp NaNoWriMo is a more open-ended version of our original November event. We have Camp sessions in both April and July, and we welcome word-count goals between 10,000 and 1,000,000. In addition, writers may attempt non-novel projects. Camp is a creative retreat for whatever you’re working on!
Tell us your word count goal for Camp NaNoWriMo and let us help encourage you to reach that goal! Shoot for 50,000 words but as long as you hit 10,000, you've succeeded!
Upcoming Writing Events
At the beginning of May, Poirot Cafe will start doing 10,000 word story contests every two months. We plan to give participants the first 6 weeks to write their story and the last two weeks for members to read and vote. This contest will work similarly to the monthly 5,000 word contests. Keep an eye out for a thread about this in the near future!
The planned schedule will be:
Ongoing RolePlay
Poirot RP Collection
Arc 3: Superintendent Generel’s Assassination
Arc 2: Red Midnight Heist
Arc 1: Coffee Best Served Hot
(SUMMARY OF RP ARC COMING SOON!)
Recommended Fanfics
“4 Idiots in a Closest” by Nayru-chan
Recommended by Crimson Amarone
Summary: If Kaito knew, getting himself shot would lead to such unexpected events, he'd let himself get shot earlier. [Gosho Boys Friendship/Best Friends/Bromance/Epic Bromance/Brotp/Angst/Humor/Crack]
“Scars” and “Guns and Roses” by Tobina
Recommended by Nikudou Natsumi
Scars:
Summary: "Let's just say, the tennis racket in ch. 825 (Ep705) hit Conan-kun a little harder than in the manga and what if Ran discovers a scar which she remembers belonging to someone else? Lurking shadows, unexpected allies, hope and tragedy. Are you ready, Silverbullet? ShinichiXRan **Complete**
Guns and Roses:
Summary: "Sequel to 'Scars'. Shinichi just brought down the BO and already he has to deal with the next criminal syndicate. A gem that grants immortality? Shinichi and Kid beg to differ, but because their opponents stop at nothing to get that gem, they team up to put an end to their dark deeds. Snipers, detectives and a thief - what can possibly go wrong? (Friendship-fic)"
"Unavoidable" by stickynotelover
Recommended by LaurelWreath
Summary: It's expected to happen eventually. It's really only a matter of time.
Akumu by joisbishmyoga
Recommended by dogfish44
Summary: Heiji really shouldn't have followed those two suspicious guys in black at the amusement park.
“Dear Ran” by GeekyGenius
Recommended by Euric Rye Donovan
Summary: A series of short letters Conan begins writing to Ran to try and release some of his thoughts. But whether or not he will give his letters to Ran is another story... And when things start heating up, with the black crows closing in, how can a Conan protect his special someone who won't let him face his demons alone?
April Birthdays
Members
April 1
questionableanswer
April 3
tanteichan
April 13
nayru
April 24
fory
April 30
TheAzureFox
DCMK Characters and Cast
Satou Miwako - April ?
New Members who joined in March
bananavora
everthephantom
Jennosaur
Csigabiga
traykor
fory
imaginator
shirokuro57
lilmisssunshine
House of Mystery
hirondelle
soleo05
rainbowcupcake
KaitoPhantom1412
Wait Staff Opportunities
Not looking to hire at the moment, but feel free to contact Crimson Amarone by PM, (or Crimson Amarone along with Mikauzoran and Nikudou Natsumi in a group PM) to see if you can do anything to help, or have any ideas you would like to discuss for forum events or development.
View Help Wanted thread for information about Staff positions.
Beta Readers Wanted
Please create a thread on the Beta Services subboard under Fanfic Writing Resources if you are seeking to work with a Beta Reader on your fanfic. If you would like to offer to be a beta reader, please create a thread and fill out the beta profile form.
Future Beta requests and offers will be listed each month as needed.
Poirot Cafe Beta Readers:
Kaggami
TheIt
Crimson Amarone
DCMK News
Gosho Toyama Hospitalized Until Summer – Irregular Publication
The latest issue of Shounen Sunday includes a special message from Gosho Aoyama alongside the newest Detective Conan chapter. Recently, the author explains, he underwent surgery for an unnamed medical condition. Although the procedure was reportedly a success, Aoyama will be hospitalized until summer. Further chapters of the Detective Conan manga will be published irregularly in the interim.
Detective Conan Movie 19
The second trailer of Movie 19 has been released. Furthermore, it looks like Jii (Kaito Kid’s assistant) will also be making an appearance in the movie!
As previously reported, Movie 19, titled Sunflowers of Inferno (業火の向日葵, Gouka no Himawari), will will open on April 18th, 2015 in Japan.
• • • • •
April Newsletter
April Themed Contests
Themed Writing Competition #8: Betrayed
Writing: March 29 - Sunday, April 19
Voting: Sunday April 19 - Saturday, April 25
Optional Prompts:
"I know I've got no right to say this, but you have to believe me. I didn't want to do this." (POV of betrayer)
"You never saw this coming? Some genius you are." (POV of betrayer)
"I should've known better." (POV of the betrayed)
Entries as of April 2:
"Sic Semper Tyrannus" by House of Mystery
Themed Writing Competition #7: Alone
Writing: March 22 - Sunday, April 12
Voting: Sunday April 12 - Saturday, April 18
Optional Prompts:
Masks - Literal or figurative. Who is a character when no one else is looking?
In a crowd - Misunderstood? Isolated by secrets?
Together - Couples or friends!
Entries as of April 2:
"Masquerade by rainbowcupcake
“One’s Company” by House of Mystery
“Glass” by kkrazy256
“Alone in Japan” by Kaggami
Past Contests
Themed Writing Competition #6: Help
1st Place Winner:
Birthday Presents by House of Mystery
2nd Place:
Distress Flare by Mikauzoran
Other entries:
Two-Faced, Half-Faced by ichthyophobia
Alibi by airbournebearcarcass
And Thus, The Wheel by TinyTantei
Footprints in the Moonlight by kkrazy256
A Light Needs Darkness to Shine by rainbowcupcake
Themed Writing Competition #5: Unlikely Friends
Winner:
Kudo Will Die by ichthyophobia
Other Entries:
Love-Love Daisakusen by neonquincy1217
Summer Glow by Mikauzoran
Tell us your word count goal for Camp NaNoWriMo and let us help encourage you to reach that goal! Shoot for 50,000 words but as long as you hit 10,000, you've succeeded!
Upcoming Writing Events
At the beginning of May, Poirot Cafe will start doing 10,000 word story contests every two months. We plan to give participants the first 6 weeks to write their story and the last two weeks for members to read and vote. This contest will work similarly to the monthly 5,000 word contests. Keep an eye out for a thread about this in the near future!
The planned schedule will be:
- May-June 2015
- July-August 2015
- September-October 2015
- November-December 2015
- January February 2016
- March-April 2016
- And so on...
Ongoing RolePlay
Poirot RP Collection
Arc 3: Superintendent Generel’s Assassination
Arc 2: Red Midnight Heist
Arc 1: Coffee Best Served Hot
(SUMMARY OF RP ARC COMING SOON!)
Recommended Fanfics
“4 Idiots in a Closest” by Nayru-chan
Recommended by Crimson Amarone
Summary: If Kaito knew, getting himself shot would lead to such unexpected events, he'd let himself get shot earlier. [Gosho Boys Friendship/Best Friends/Bromance/Epic Bromance/Brotp/Angst/Humor/Crack]
“Scars” and “Guns and Roses” by Tobina
Recommended by Nikudou Natsumi
Scars:
Summary: "Let's just say, the tennis racket in ch. 825 (Ep705) hit Conan-kun a little harder than in the manga and what if Ran discovers a scar which she remembers belonging to someone else? Lurking shadows, unexpected allies, hope and tragedy. Are you ready, Silverbullet? ShinichiXRan **Complete**
Guns and Roses:
Summary: "Sequel to 'Scars'. Shinichi just brought down the BO and already he has to deal with the next criminal syndicate. A gem that grants immortality? Shinichi and Kid beg to differ, but because their opponents stop at nothing to get that gem, they team up to put an end to their dark deeds. Snipers, detectives and a thief - what can possibly go wrong? (Friendship-fic)"
"Unavoidable" by stickynotelover
Recommended by LaurelWreath
Summary: It's expected to happen eventually. It's really only a matter of time.
Akumu by joisbishmyoga
Recommended by dogfish44
Summary: Heiji really shouldn't have followed those two suspicious guys in black at the amusement park.
“Dear Ran” by GeekyGenius
Recommended by Euric Rye Donovan
Summary: A series of short letters Conan begins writing to Ran to try and release some of his thoughts. But whether or not he will give his letters to Ran is another story... And when things start heating up, with the black crows closing in, how can a Conan protect his special someone who won't let him face his demons alone?
April Birthdays
Members
April 1
questionableanswer
April 3
tanteichan
April 13
nayru
April 24
fory
April 30
TheAzureFox
DCMK Characters and Cast
Satou Miwako - April ?
New Members who joined in March
bananavora
everthephantom
Jennosaur
Csigabiga
traykor
fory
imaginator
shirokuro57
lilmisssunshine
House of Mystery
hirondelle
soleo05
rainbowcupcake
KaitoPhantom1412
Wait Staff Opportunities
Not looking to hire at the moment, but feel free to contact Crimson Amarone by PM, (or Crimson Amarone along with Mikauzoran and Nikudou Natsumi in a group PM) to see if you can do anything to help, or have any ideas you would like to discuss for forum events or development.
View Help Wanted thread for information about Staff positions.
Beta Readers Wanted
Please create a thread on the Beta Services subboard under Fanfic Writing Resources if you are seeking to work with a Beta Reader on your fanfic. If you would like to offer to be a beta reader, please create a thread and fill out the beta profile form.
Future Beta requests and offers will be listed each month as needed.
Poirot Cafe Beta Readers:
Kaggami
TheIt
Crimson Amarone
DCMK News
Gosho Toyama Hospitalized Until Summer – Irregular Publication
The latest issue of Shounen Sunday includes a special message from Gosho Aoyama alongside the newest Detective Conan chapter. Recently, the author explains, he underwent surgery for an unnamed medical condition. Although the procedure was reportedly a success, Aoyama will be hospitalized until summer. Further chapters of the Detective Conan manga will be published irregularly in the interim.
Detective Conan Movie 19
The second trailer of Movie 19 has been released. Furthermore, it looks like Jii (Kaito Kid’s assistant) will also be making an appearance in the movie!
As previously reported, Movie 19, titled Sunflowers of Inferno (業火の向日葵, Gouka no Himawari), will will open on April 18th, 2015 in Japan.
• • • • •
June 2015 Newsletter
July 2015 Newsletter