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TRAILER: A Wrinkle in Time

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A Wrinkle in Time

Madeleine L’Engle’s classic tale A Wrinkle in Time, about the triumph of love across space and time, is being given cinematic life by an all-star cast. Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon, Mindy Kaling, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Michael Peňa, Levi Miller, Deric McCabe, André Holland, Rowan Blanchard, Zach Galifianakis, Chris Pine and Storm Reid star in the adaptation which follows teen Meg Murry as she embarks on acosmic search for her missing father, aided by the celestial figures of Mrs. Who, Mrs Whatsit, and Mrs. Which (Oprah, above). The film arrives on March 9 and is directed by Ava DuVernay (Selma). By Andy … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT/GUEST POST: Trans Liberty Riot Brigade, by L.M. Pierce

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Trans Liberty Riot Brigade

L.M. Pierce has a new genderqueer ace/aro sci fi book out: Andi knows being born an intersex “Transgressor” and then choosing to stay that way can have lethal consequences. After all, surgical assignment is mandated by law. But she ain’t going to spend her life hiding from the Society, hooked on Flow, and wanking tourists just to make a few bucks. She’s a member of the Trans Liberty Riot Brigade, an underground faction of Transgressors resisting the government’s war on their illegal genitalia. But it’s not enough to tag their messages on shithouse walls and sniff down the next high. … Read more

Four Words: John Barrowman, Tardis Dress

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John Barrowman, Tardis Dress

r. Who, John John Barrowman has used a Q&A session at the San Diego Comic Con to defend BBC producers casting a female Doctor Who. Speaking about the casting he said: ‘When we did the first regeneration, from Christopher Eccleston to David Tennant. People weren’t happy.’ Arguing, the fans got over the age gap between those two and in the same way, they’ll get over the casting of Jodie Whittaker too. He said the lore of Doctor Who ‘doesn’t say the doctor is a he, or will be “a he” Admitting he was getting really geeky here he said it was possible for the … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: One Heart, One Destiny, by Pelaam

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One Heart, One Destiny

QSFer Pelaam has a new MM paranormal book out: Dillon is an omega, which makes him the general whipping boy for the pack, as well as under Brendan, his Alpha brother’s dominion. The last thing he expects is to visit a fae club, but even less expected is to find himself drawn to Drake; a sassy sprite. Letting Drake think he’s a pack alpha, Dillon enjoys the sprite’s company, and soon realizes he’s falling for Drake. But as omega, Dillon can’t take a mate without his Alpha’s permission. Knowing Brendan wouldn’t approve, Dillon keeps their relationship secret, only to find … Read more

FOR WRITERS: How Do You Market?

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FOR WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer Tami Veldura: “What marketing efforts do you pursue for your brand/backlist beyond a book release?” It’s a great question. Many of us do blog tours for the initial release. But once that’s over, do you just figure your book is done and move on to the next one? Or do you have a strategy for building sales after the initial few weeks? Join the chat

TV: Game of Thrones Characters Who’ve Had Their Sexuality Changed

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Game of Thrones

Game of Thrones is back on screens this week, as Season 7 begins. Over the years, the popular fantasy series has made a ton of changes from George RR Martin’s original A Song of Ice and Fire novels – doctoring plots, culling extra characters and bringing that extra cable TV sheen. Sexuality is no different – and several characters have had their sexuality changed or enhanced for the HBO show. Here are just some of the characters who have had their sexuality altered for the adaptation. Daenerys Targaryen In both the TV show and the books, Daenerys is shown to be sexually interested in men. … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: Lace, by Wendy Rathbone

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Lace

QSFer Wendy Rathbone has a new MM fantasy/paranormal book out: Can a human and an immortal find love in a world where they are sworn enemies? Lace is an immortal from another dimension on Earth. His world is slowly disintegrating, and he and thousands of other immortals have been fleeing into the human dimension for years. The hitch is humans have found out about them, labeled them “vampires”, and fear has driven their governments to wage war on these beautiful beings. The story of Lace begins when he wakes, memory-less, in a secret military prison and meets Firi, someone who … Read more

FOR READERS: Finding New Authors

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FOR READERS Today’s reader topic comes from QSFer Denise Dechene: How do you find new authors? Do you go by word of mouth or read reviews, or does a cover catch your attention? 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

Gaymer Cosplay is Artistry in Motion

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London Gaymer Cosplay

Do you want to see some sexy gamers strip down and cosplay as their favorite gaming characters? Look no further as we go behind the scenes with LDN Gaymers as they got ready to march in Pride in London. Over 100 of the LDN Gaymers, a UK-based group of over 1,000 avid LGBTI gamers who meet regularly to get their game, geek and drinks on, attended Pride in London in full cosplay last Saturday to celebrate the #LoveHappensHere theme. Backstage at Trafalgar Square, professional artists from Mehron UK helped these gamers become their favorite characters from the Marvel universe and … Read more