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TV: Teen Wolf’s Jackson Comes Back, and Comes Out

August 25, 2017 by scott

During Jackson’s two seasons on MTV’s “Teen Wolf,” it was clear that he had a lot of issues. The jock was often angry and violent, and now we know at least part of why he was so unhappy. It seems Jackson was in the closet. The character, played by actor Colton Haynes, has been doing well in London. A new sneak-peek video from “Teen Wolf” Season 6 shows that Jackson is apparently living with his boyfriend, Ethan (Charlie Carver). The American werewolves connected while across the pond and have been dating long enough to celebrate an anniversary. “We’re an odd … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: The Vampire’s Protege, by Damian Serbu

August 23, 2017 by scott

QSFer Damian Serbu has a new MM paranormal book out, and he’s sharing a guest post with us: Geographic Locations I set most of my stories in places where I have lived or visited. Not just because it helps for me to set the scenery by seeing it again in my head, or even going to pictures of places, so that I can accurately describe it. But also as a celebration of my travels and the locations I called home. Sometimes I may venture to a place in my writing that I don’t know about – but really I set … Read more

FOR WRITERS: Finding a Cover Artist

August 23, 2017 by scott

FOR WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer Kari Trenten: Cover artists. Do you have a choice in this for your books? If so, where do look for a good artist who suits your particular style of writing? Join the chat

Find Your Ooga Boo With Cher

August 23, 2017 by scott

A delightfully weird release came down the pike from Cher this week, a new track called “Ooga Boo” from the animated children’s television show Home: Adventures with Tip & Oh, streaming now on Netflix. The music video finds Cher styled as an aqua-colored extraterrestrial adorned in various lavish outfits, all the while traveling through space with the title characters, at one point landing on a throne for one Chercophonie. Marking Cher’s first song in several years — her last release was the 2014 single “I Walk Alone,” off her 2013 album Closer to the Truth — the electro-inspired track personifies … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: Uncommon Lands Anthology

August 23, 2017 by scott

QSFer Bey Deckard has a story in a new new sci fi anthology: Don’t miss this next installment from the UnCommon anthologies series UnCommon Lands: A Collection of Rising Tides, Outer Space and Foreign Realms UnCommon Lands presents 20 unique depictions of fantastic places and alien landscapes. These stories of the human (and inhuman) experience transcend time and place and will transport you to worlds you’ve never imagined. Including new and veteran voices, our UnCommon Authors bring you stories which span multiple genres, but hold together on a framework of quality storytelling and a solid theme. UnCommon Lands reminds us … Read more

FOR READERS: There’s a Kid in My Peanut Butter

August 22, 2017 by scott

FOR READERS Today’s reader topic comes from QSFer Denise Dechene: Do you like to read about kids in your romance and/or speculative fiction? 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

ANNOUNCEMENT: The Tiger’s Watch, by Julia Ember

August 21, 2017 by scott

QSFer Julia Ember has a new MM YA fantasy book out: Sixteen-year-old Tashi has spent their life training as a inhabitor, a soldier who spies and kills using a bonded animal. When the capital falls after a brutal siege, Tashi flees to a remote monastery to hide. But the invading army turns the monastery into a hospital, and Tashi catches the eye of Xian, the regiment’s fearless young commander. Tashi spies on Xian’s every move. In front of his men, Xian seems dangerous, even sadistic, but Tashi discovers a more vulnerable side of the enemy commander—a side that draws them … Read more

FOR WRITERS: Tools of the Trade

August 21, 2017 by scott

FOR WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer Denise Dechene: What do you use to write? A typewriter, composition books, post notes on walls, computer, etc? If you’re using a digital device what program do you find helps you? Join the chat

Seeing the Future

August 21, 2017 by scott

I’ve been having a lot of fun collecting digital scans of old pulp magazine covers. It’s great killing time on the Facebook group, Space Opera Pulp, where several thousand other fans of pulp magazines hang out. I save images to a folder called “SF Covers” and use a program, John’s Background Switcher to randomly display them on my computer’s desktop background. (It’s a free program for Windows and Mac computers.) Then, when I want to take a break I’ll watch a slideshow of science fiction art. Sometimes I listen to a podcast or audio books while watching. I tell JBS … Read more

“Renewal” Has a Release Date

August 21, 2017August 21, 2017 by scott

It’s official, The stories and winners are chosen, and the illustrations are all in. Our third annual flash fiction book “Renewal” now has an official release date: 9/13/17 We should have preorder links shortly. We’ll be announcing the winners this year on that date, so expect a bit more fanfare when the thirteenth rolls around.