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Month: December 2017

Heartbreaking Tribute from Mark Hamill to Carrie Fisher

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Mark Hammill - Carrie Fisher Tribute

Hamill took to Twitter and Instagram on Wednesday (27 December) to pay a tribute to his late Star Wars co-star, Carrie Fisher. Fisher passed away a year ago today at the age of 60 after suffering a heart attack. Her mother, Debbie Reynolds, died a day later at 84. Hamill, who plays twin brother Luke to Fisher’s Leia in the Star Wars franchise, shared the screen with her for the last time in the recent installment, The Last Jedi. In his posts, Hamill shared photos of him and Fisher, as well as fanart of Fisher with her beloved dog Gary. … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: The Dreamboat, by E.D. Parr

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The Dreamboat

QSFer E.D. Parr has a new MM fantasy book out: Gorgeous, powerful warlock, Indigo Vaughn, sells his magic spells to people looking to make a dream come true. One night, as he gazes down on the city below from his sky barge The Dreamboat, he wonders why, in centuries, his own wish for a man to love hasn’t materialized. Beautiful, sexy, Darian O’Harr has suffered his fair share of misery. He’s a musician and learned long ago to sing for his supper. New to the city, he comes to Indigo seeking a spell that will bring him the love of … Read more

FOR READERS: Classic or Modern Heroic Fantasy Novels?

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heroic fantasy - pixabay

FOR READERS Today’s reader topic comes from QSFer Richard Wood: In the category of classic heroic fantasy, which do you prefer, ancient or modern? LOTR would be ancient for example and Heinlein’s Glory Road would be modern fantasy for instance. An example of LGBT Fantasy would be Brandon Fox’s “Pledged to Magic” series as an alternate history fantasy series, quite erotic. And what are your favorite examples? Writers: This is a reader chat – you are welcome to join it, but please do not reference your own works directly. Thanks! Join the chat

A Lesbian/Bi Disney Princess?

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Moana

The directors of Moana have claimed that Disney would be “open” to the idea of a gay Disney princess. Ron Clements and John Musker directed the 2016 film, which introduced Disney’s first Polynesian princess. The pair were also behind The Princess and the Frog, which introduced African-American Disney princess Tiana. Speaking to Huffington Post, the pair did not rule out a lesbian or bisexual princess. Asked about the possibility of an LGBTQ Disney princess, Clements said, “It seems like the possibilities are pretty open at this point.” By Nick Duffy – Full Story at Pink News

ANNOUNCEMENT: Parliament of Twilight Episode Four, by Dani Hermit & Nevi Starr

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The Parliament of Twilight

QSFers Dani Hermit and Nevi Star have a new MM Horror book out: The men of the Parliament will be forced to discover what they are made of whilst facing Demons and the truth of the internal workings of the Parliament of Twilight itself. How will Jacob cope with not being able to save Brodie from the very real horrors of his fake ghost hunting show? Still the Doctor’s captive, can Night Owl find a way to escape or will he give in to the madman’s demands? Can Julian survive the most brutal challenge of his career as an Agent … Read more

VIDEO GAMES: Will “Catherine: Full Body” Be Transphobic?

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Catherine: Full Body

Japanese game developer Atlus recently released the trailer for the upcoming game, Catherine: Full Body. The game, a remake of the adventure puzzle-platformer Catherine, introduces a new character who many fans are claiming is transphobic. The original game, according to The Daily Dot, ‘deals with Vincent Brooks, a 32-year-old bachelor who keeps pushing off marriage with his long-time girlfriend, Katherine McBride.’ ‘After Vincent cheats on Katherine with a mysterious woman called Catherine, he begins having nightmares where he must climb enormous towers while being chased by monsters. The game does this by blending narrative-driven gameplay with puzzle-platforming levels, allowing for … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: Ganymede: Abducted by the Gods, by Wendy Rathbone

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Ganymede

QSFer Wendy Rathbone has a new MM fantasy book out: Sold by his father. Abducted against his will. My name is Ganymede, and I have been betrayed. Every boy my age dreams of leaving home to embark on a noble adventure, but never does any boy imagine it happening as it did to me. On the evening of my 18th naming day, when I expected no more than a chalice of wine and a few drunken flirtations to tempt my innocence, I was instead sold by my father to the god, Zeus – not because of anything particular I had … Read more

FOR READERS: Fave Queer Speculative Fiction Tales

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Winter Holiday - Pixabay

FOR READERS Today’s reader topic comes from QSFer J. Scott Coatsworth: It’s Christmas Eve, so yeah, we’re gonna talk Christmas. Well, all the winter holidays, really. Do you have a fave holiday speculative fiction tale (sci fi, paranormal, horror, fantasy, etc)? What is it? Why do you love it so? Writers: This is a reader chat – you are welcome to join it, but please do not reference your own works directly. Thanks! Join the chat

Unbelievable EDM Star Wars Christmas Display

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Star Wars Light Display

Yes, it’s Christmas eve, so we felt like we had to share the perfect mix of sci fi and the holiday: Matt Johnson’s latest Christmas light show continues the tradition and unique style of fast-paced, high-energy, Dubstep and EDM remixed synchronized light displays that have become Matt’s signature style…This 2017 Star Wars light show is located in downtown San Antonio, Texas at Dignowity Park and runs nightly from 6pm to 10pm until New Years. The show Celebrates the launch of the new movie Star Wars The Last Jedi which will be released December 15th. Enjoy!