Bili Moko Coffee: A Cup Of Reality

THANK YOU WATTPAD AND PSICOM

Bili Moko Coffee is my first ever completed story in Wattpad. I discovered Wattpad later than necessary and I was amazed of how much power this simple website/application can give to amateur writers and authors. For years now, Wattpad had been giving off great chances for writers to get their works published. PSICOM had been one of the greatest publishing companies that ventures out and publish Wattpad works, making dreams come true.

And my dream is one of them.

THE DREAM

It started back in March of 2014 when I saw the trailer of up-coming movie Diary ng Panget. As a long time James Reid fan, I immediately got hooked into his newly-transformed image along with this adorable and funny new face, Nadine Lustre. Curious what DNP is, I decided to read the book.

I knew about Wattpad before DNP but I didn't know how popular it is here in PH. I was surprised that Taglish stories are definite hits for all ages alike. I was amazed with Diary ng Panget and how Denny made me squirm like a little girl because of Cross and Eya. That's what inspired me to write again.

I started writing stories or novelette back in high school and my usual reader would be my best friend, Abbie. I would write these stories on a notebook and once they're done, Abbie would borrow and read it. We'll talk about the characters and the story and it was nice at least having one reader who appreciates your imagination.

But I stopped writing when life happened.

When I was just a kid, watching all Harry Potter movies and reading all the books, all I ever wanted to be when I grow up is to be an author. But real life doesn't permit that. You either become a teacher, a nurse or any normal self when you grow up. So the dream to be an author was put aside. I gave up on it, as well as writing, when life got too much and you need to earn more money than day-dream.

Then PSICOM happened.

BILI MOKO COFFEE

BMC started as a JaDine fanfic, but during those times - loveteam wars for James was still very hyped that I didn't want my story to get bashed. My inspiration for Alice Madrid is Nadine, but changed it to Baifern (Thailand actress) so the haters wouldn't have anything against her. Plus, the character seems to be quite inapplicable to Nadine's Eya image compared to the mature one she has now. Of course, the guy protagonist is in James' image. The story revolves around a famous celebrity guy and this early-married girl with a twist in her life.

I actually wanted to make a different story.

Most of the stories right now on Wattpad are all about mafia, Casanova, gangsters (though I have nothing against these plots) that I think readers would notice a story out of the norm. So I created the BMC's initial "unusual" plot.

Why BILI MOKO COFFEE? You must have noticed how weird the title is. Well, at first it got nothing to do with the plot. I was done with the first chapter and I usually create a title when I'm done with the entire story but Wattpad wouldn't let you publish without a title. So I was on my computer and turned to my friends behind me.

I was like "Anong magandang title?" out of the blue.

My friends turned to me then one of them said "Bili moko coffee." They were talking about coffee when I asked them and he just went straight with it.

Madali akong kausap. I shrugged and typed in the title. That's basically how BMC started.

PSICOM

It had been a year now since BMC and somehow it already reached a number of people far from my expectation. I am immensely blessed that there are people who took time to read my simple story even though there are already tons of others on Wattpad. The readers would comment on my social media accounts how much they loved James and Allie and the story itself. Nakakataba ng puso, sobra. BMC is like my baby and for people to love them as much as I do - super surreal. They would also add that they wish I could get BMC published too... I never planned, I told them - but I never stopped hoping.

And then one time, a friend told me that PSICOM was looking for new stories to publish.

She gave me the details on how to submit the story and I just went with it. I edited the Wattpad version, put it in WORD format and sent it via email. That's it.

I prayed for that little story to get noticed but, again, I didn't raise my hopes up.

Time went by and I forgot about that submission. It was until one time, PSICOM replied that they received my manuscript. It was just an acknowledgment but still I was thrilled to know they gave it, at least, a chance. I thanked them and went on with my normal life.

Months passed and once more, I forgot about BMC and PSICOM. A lot has happened in my life the past months and it totally took the story off my mind.

Then one day, while I was working alone in the office, I received a text message.

Good afternoon, Biankee. This is the editor in chief of PSICOM. We're interested to publish your story, Bili Mo Ko Coffee. Are you available this week for a meeting?

I didn't read it twice - it immediately sank into my mind.

And then I cried.

I was crying so hard as I dialed Olibs' number. It took her awhile to pick up and I was sobbing and crying while talking to her. I was so happy and shocked. She tried to calm me down  but congratulated me. Even when I  ended the call, I cried for hours. I worked as I cried because of pure happiness. 

This was my dream long forgotten.

No one knows how much I wanted this. Since I was a kid, I always wanted to be an author. And PSICOM fulfilled it. I met with them within the week and finally, it's all happening. I couldn't give out the rest of the details but my book is currently on its process into getting published. I am so excited no word can properly describe it.

I would just like to thank Miss Khuey and PSICOM for giving me this chance and for fulfilling my long-time dream. I will never forget about this for the rest of my life. I am eternally grateful.

Now I can't wait to get my hands on the actually hard copy of BMC.

I know I'll cry again.

-QB

James Reid On Rated K (April 19, 2015)

Watch out for James Reid this Sunday on Rated K. See his transformation from skinny teenage boy to one of the hottest leading men of his generation. Plus, let's all anticipate the surprise he will be doing for someone special. Don't you ever miss it!

-QB

Para Sa Hopeless Romantic Block Screening!

Para Sa Hopeless Romantic Blockscreening!

We know everyone's excited to watch the most awaited movie this summer! And we think it's better to watch the movie together! Sabay-sabay tayong kiligin, umiyak, at matuto tungkol sa pag-ibig!

Plus, watch PSHR with some guest artists and have a chance to meet James Reid, Nadine Lustre, and the author Marcelo Santos III!

WHEN: MAY 13, 2015

WHERE: Robinson's Galleria, Cinema 1

TIME: 6PM

Ticket is worth 300php.

For reservations kindly send the following:

name:
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and send to:
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SEE YOU THERE!!!

Organized by:

REIDers Official
Naddicts Official
We Love JaDine
JulNigo
JBeauties

THE TRUTH BEHIND JADINE VERSUS KATHNIEL FANWAR

THE BEGINNING

Diary ng Panget (2014) – James Reid and Nadine Lustre suddenly got all the attention because of their sudden success with their first movie from VIVA FILMS. Of course, since they’re this new love team, comparison cannot be avoided. But what made JaDine stood out from the rest and connected them to what seemed to be the most successful love team in PH – KathNiel – is, not only their huge success but also because of Nadine’s resemblance to Kathryn Bernardo.

The so-called fanwar or fandom war started when KN fans began comparing Nadine to Kathryn. First breakout of the fight was when KN fans branded Nadine as a Copy-“KATH” because of their similar facial features. James’ bad boy image in the movie DNP also became a factor of the fights as it was a contrast to Daniel’s bad boy already-made image.

Nadine’s growing fans, plus the new breed JaDines, backlashed to what the KN fans started and thus, the rest is history.

THE ISSUES

After a year since The Beginning, a lot of issues happened between the two fandoms. They weren’t the nicest things, especially the issues were always hyped by the media, and brought shame to both love teams as it went on. From fans threatening, insulting, bashing and disrespecting the artists to fans creating fake accounts to start fights with other local/international fandoms just to put the other into deep shit.

THE CASUALTIES

People have to understand that NOT ALL JaDine and KathNiel fans are fighting with each other. There are fans who are friends with cofans from the other fandom who are frequently dragged into the fanwars. In the world of fangirling, there’s this rule that Fault of one, fault of all. It means that one fault from a fan, the entire fandom will be responsible for it. To be honest, there are groups from both fandoms who were dedicated into defending their artists but would end up getting regular enemies themselves.

Aside from that, there are fans that are just very young to be in social media. Most of the warfreak fans from JD and KN are within the 12-15 age brackets. They are usually, but not all of them, very fearless on fighting thru Twitter or Instagram and wouldn’t think twice on whatever they post. Some fans, older ones, who joined the fanwar were either forced into it by defending their artists – but there were fans who just wanted to get attention and jump into any fight.

They are the kind of fans who would, for example, create a fake fan account, pretend she’s from the opposing fandom – create fights with other fandoms so that the opposing fandom would take the blame. These are the kind of fans who doesn’t think about their idols at all. All they think about is getting attention on social media and proving that they can fight with curses and insults unimaginable. These fans only think of themselves. I don’t think they even consider what these fights would bring to their fandoms or how it would reflect their artists. These fans enjoyed the rush but completely disregarded the other fans that wanted nothing but peace and were eventually pulled into the war as well because of their love for the love team they support.

THE CYCLE

If I can remember correctly, there used to be a JD KN Friendship Day when some of the fans from both fandoms decided to make a truce and call it quits on fighting. But that didn’t last long. Because there would always be fans that would start a fight and bash one of the artists.

It is a nonstop, senseless and dumb fucking cycle

When a fan bashed an artist, the opposing fan would bash the other artist – and thus, the stupidity of it all.

Worst part is, it is quite unavoidable. The lower the hits on bashing, the greater the fight became. That’s why it could never stop unless the entire fandoms would unite into getting peace. As long as there is a fan throwing hate on one of the artists, it would never stop. Because fans are very protective of their artists. Fans are very emotional, passionate and over-protective. Whenever the bashing gets worse, it even worsens the backlash. It is a sad cycle that needs a lot of time to make it stop.

THE SAD TRUTH

Daniel Padilla, Nadine Lustre and James Reid had already given their pleas to the fans to STOP THE FANWARS. All three of them had urged their fans to ignore all the bashing and hates so that it would benefit both fandoms. Everyone is still waiting for Kathryn Bernardo to do the same and ask her fans to stop fighting with the opposing side. Unfortunately, despite the 3/4 request – fans wouldn’t listen.

Why? Because there are immature kids who are too early to be on Social Media and warfreak fans who are inconsiderate of their cofans and the artists they love.

If you ask me, I don’t think peace will come to both fandoms any time soon.

Unless of course, we could see the two love teams hanging out or be really friends so that the fans could follow suit.

Still, I am not giving up hope. I’m still waiting for that factor that could stop the fanwar and make a change. I am hoping for anything that would put a stop into this senseless, endless and mindless war of people who could actually be friends rather than foes.

It might not be achievable in an instant, but I am sincerely hoping that this fandom war would eventually end in the long run.

Good luck to both fandom and to their fans as well.

-QB

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