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News: Jeff Bezos’ Team Spectacularly Lands a Reusable Rocket

November 25, 2015 by scott

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin New Shepard reusable rocket hit a test altitude of 329,839 feet and then made a successful return landing to its launch site in western Texas on Monday, the company reported. It also published a spectacular video of the launch and landing. The rocket, powered by an American-made BE-3 liquid hydrogen, liquid oxygen engine, is made to carry six astronauts and/or space tourists. The video also included a simulation of what a space tourist aboard the flight would experience as it breached Earth’s atmosphere. Full Story at Towleroad.com

Announcement: In Death, Everything, by J.R. Frontera

November 25, 2015 by scott

QSFer J.R. Frontera has a new paranormal book out: Inspired by a walk through a cemetery, this short story takes readers on an intriguing, poetic exploration of the after-death, examining our multiple origins as well as our various endings … and everything that might happen in-between. Excerpt HAVING DIED, YOU REALIZE THE LIVING HAVE DEATH FIGURED ALL WRONG. Some think they are more right than others; some don’t care if they are right at all. Some care enough about being right that they actually murder over it, which in hindsight is quite ironic—and it’s just too bad those poor murdered … Read more

Old School Scary

November 25, 2015 by scott

Today’s topic comes from QSF Admin Angel Martinez: Old school paranormal and return to the scary. So often these days when people say “paranormal,” they mean sexpot vampires and shifters with fated mates. But there’s so much more to paranormal fiction – and sometimes it’s even scary, per the original intent. What makes a story scary for you? What’s the difference between “Eek! That was shocking!” and “omgomgomg, don’t leave me alone, don’t make me go in the basement, I need to turn on all the lights in the house”? Join the Chat

This NSFW Sailor Moon-Inspired Music Video Is Totally Not Gay

November 24, 2015 by scott

Italian musician Paolo Tuci has created his own take on the theme song from the popular manga series Sailor Moon. In a new video titled “Sailor Moon e il Cristallo Del Cuore,” Tuci plays the role of Sailor Moon while three other shirtless hunks play the roles of Mercury, Venus, Mars and Jupiter. However, the video begins with an ominous warning that reads: “Warning: This Is Not A Gay Video.” That’s ironic, right? Seriously,“Sailor Moon e il Cristallo Del Cuore” is a gender-switched, shirtless man-candy filled, bedazzled neon dance celebration of Sailor Moon’s theme song mashed up with Madonna’s “La … Read more

Announcement: King of the Storm, by B.A. Brock

November 24, 2015 by scott

I am BEYOND THRILLED to present the first published book by my dear friend and our QSF reviewer BA Brock. You can see my interview with BA here. No one can outrun destiny or the gods. In Epiro, a kingdom in Greece, Perseus is prophesied to be a great demigod hero and king, with a legacy that will shape the world of Gaia. When he was born, his grandfather exiled him, and his mother brought them to Seriphos, where she created an academy for demigod youth. Perseus trains there and waits for the day when he will be able to … Read more

Discussion: What 3 Things Would You Take?

November 24, 2015 by scott

If you were invited to go to another planet by an alien race to live for the rest of your life and never return, what three things would you take with you, and why? They’re friendly, you can communicate with them, and their planet is Earth-compatible. Go. Join the chat!

News: #ReadNaked Calendar Released

November 23, 2015 by scott

The Multicultural LGBT Literary Foundation has released a literary-themed 2016 calendar as part of its #ReadNaked campaign. #ReadNaked aims to promote that reading can be fun and sexy for young gay and bisexual men of color. The calendar features openly gay and bisexual models of color posing alongside books and quotes by gay authors of color. Models included in the calendar are Andrew Christian models Arad Winwin and Cheddy O, model Rodiney Santiago, adult film star Scotty Marx, model Wiko Ezra and more. See the Full Story at The Washington Blade

Announcement: Chrysalis Corporation, by T.A. Venedicktov

November 23, 2015 by scott

QSFer T.A. Venedicktov has a new sci fi book out: Together, they can change the rules of the galaxy and the definition of humanity. When Damion Hawk is offered an opportunity to escape the destitute life of a miner on Mars and become an elite Alpha Fighter pilot, he jumps at the chance. Within the Chrysalis Corporation, Damion must learn to work with his Core—a man with computerized implants, no human emotions—and no rights. But unlike other Fighters, Damion can’t treat Core 47 as a tool. He sees 47 as more than a machine, and he’ll take deadly risks to … Read more

News: Are You Watching Jessica Jones?

November 22, 2015 by scott

Another comic book series? Well, Netflix’s new offering, which debuts its first season on Friday, is a little different. The female protagonist is a tough, damaged, boozy cookie — a former superhero who opens a detective agency. Jessica is more interested in paying the rent then saving the city and can be a bit of an “asshole,” according to star Krysten Ritter (Don’t Trust the B—- in Apartment 23). Critics are eating up this female-led Marvel series, which also stars The Matrix’s Carrie-Anne Moss as a lesbian client of Jessica’s. Editor’s Npte: Gilmore Girls fans may also recognize Ritter – … Read more