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Trailer: War for the Planet of the Apes

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“Planet of the Apes” is back and better than ever in the third installment of the recently rebooted franchise. The trailer for Matt Reeve’s “War for the Planet of the Apes” premiered Friday and the storyline is the same ― humans are still at war with the apes. Andy Serkis is the voice of Caesar, leader of the apes, who faces off against Woody Harrelson, who plays the Colonel. “Caesar, who has had a love for human beings, is now tested beyond measure,” Serkis said, via USA Today. “The losses of the apes on his side drive him to a … Read more

Announcement: Falling Into Darkness, by L.M. Brown

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QSFer L.M. Brown has a new MM paranormal book out: Their love could save the soul of a fallen angel or damn an archangel to an eternity in hell. The realm of angels was created as a paradise where angels could watch over the earth as mankind took his first steps. For the archangel Michael, it is the only home he has ever known and he could never envisage another life. Michael’s life changes the day his path crosses that of the favoured son of the morning. From the moment he sees him, Michael wants Lucifer for his own. When … Read more

For Writers: You Shoulda Told Me

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FOR WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer Lex Chase: “Things no one told me when I became an author.” Um, let’s see. Writing is a lonely job. It’s hard to change prices on Amazon. You only get so many rounds with your cover designer before they blacklist you… I could go on? Share your own “shouldas”. Join the chat

Guest Post: Love Wins Anthology

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QSFer Grace R. Duncan has a new sci fi short in the Dreamspinner “Love Wins” charity anthology, and she’s written a great guest post for us today: With time comes healing, but Orlando and the LGBT community are still recovering from last June’s tragedy. To show our ongoing support for those affected by the Orlando shooting, our authors, editors, artists, and staff have volunteered their talents to create this second benefit anthology. All proceeds will be donated to LGBT organizations in central Florida. Join us as we reaffirm that no matter the obstacle, love always wins. Overcoming Fear by Grace … Read more

Trailer: Doctor Who Does NYC For Christmas

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“Doctor Who” is going stateside this Christmas. The BBC released an action-packed trailer for the sci-fi series’ holiday episode on Friday, titled “The Return of Doctor Mysterio.” The teaser lasts only 30 seconds, but it does appear to show Peter Capaldi’s titular character teaming up with an investigative reporter and a figure known as “The Ghost” to save Manhattan from brain-swapping aliens. By Lee Moran – Full Story at The Huffington Post

Me Me Monday!

Welcome to M3: ME ME MONDAY at our FB discussion group – your chance to pop in and tell us about your latest success. Have a new book or short story coming out? Let us know. Just sell something? Let us know so we can cheer you on. HOW IT WORKS: I’ll pin this topic to the top of our FB discussion page for the day. –Please post your announcement as a separate post, so I can also share it over to our FB page (as opposed to this discussion group). –If you want, send me your book announcement info … Read more

Announcement: Fixit, by Erik Schubach

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QSFer Erik Schubach has a new queer sci fi book out: The story follows Fixit, she’s out of this world! Literally as it turns out, as she mans a repair station on another planet, making sure all of the automated harvesters supply food to all the other people who live in the great floating cities of Tau Ceti Prime. When pirates attack and shipments are lost, can Fixit, fix it? And where does the alluring but cocky Sky Guard ranger, Vashon, fit into the mix? Giveaway For this post, Erik is giving away an eBook copy of “A Little Favor” … Read more

Darth Vader’s Theme on a Coffee Stirrer

Here’s how to give your morning cup of joe an interstellar “Star Wars” twist. Pinging a simple plastic coffee stirrer on the edge of a table, Deita Meira achieved a rousing rendition of Darth Vader’s “Imperial March” theme. Meira, from Ufa in central Russia, posted the clip to YouTube on Tuesday and it’s since garnered more than 1 million views. By Lee Moran – Full Story at The Huffington Post

Announcement: As It Should Be, by Sean Michael

As It Should Be

QSFer Sean Michael has a new fantasy book out: Set in the sweeping Windbrothers’ world, where magic users and their sworn mates find each other through a process of trial and error, these stories, which take place long before the events in Desert, explore the different ways that ba’chi and hi’icha come together to become ki’ita. For every magic user, there is a grounding force to steady him, and neither half of the pair feels whole until he finds his destined lover. Some mates discover each other with relative ease, while others have a harder time uniting with their designated … Read more