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Where Are All the Wise, Older Protagonists?

March 26, 2015 by scott

Today’s topic comes from QSFer Paula Wyant – “Topic suggestion for the group: Ageism. Inspired by this article: http://io9.com/the-worst-taboo-in-urban-fantasy-1692481622 – The Worst Taboo In Urban Fantasy. I’d like to broaden this out a bit to cover sci fi and fantasy. I’s kid of understandable why we don’t see a lot of senior protagonists in MM romance – or in romance in general. Readers want to read about young, pretty people falling in love. But that excuse falls apart when you’re talking about speculative fiction that’s not romance-based. And yet, the same rules seem to apply. Old, wise characters (or even … Read more

Announcement: Grizzly Discovery, by A.J. Marcus

March 25, 2015 by scott

DSPP author A.J. Marcus has a new mystery book out – Mountain Spirit Mysteries Book 2: Landon Weir and Brock Summers are happily settling into their life as a couple, easily balancing Landon’s work as an animal rehabber with Brock’s career as a Colorado Parks and Wildlife Officer. When they find a bear shot and skinned, they set out to discover who’s behind the heinous act. Events force Brock to come out to his boss, causing him and Landon to rethink how public they want to make their relationship. As more bear sightings – and more carcasses – show up … Read more

Today’s Cranks Are Tomorrow’s Movements

March 25, 2015 by scott

Today’s topic comes from QSFer John Allenson – “Bill and Ted’s Excellent Future. Virtually every religious or social movement of the past started off as a small group who’d be considered cranks by their general society. Which modern fringe/crank group would you like to write about as a major group in the future?” This one sounds like fun. Will Bronies grow up to rule the world? Will the Westboro Baptist Church become a nationwide movement of hate spewing protesters? Or maybe Queer Sci Fi buys Random House in 2031. :) Let your imaginations run wild!

Mercedes Unveils New Robo Car Concept

March 24, 2015 by scott

Before letting any press within a few miles of the F 015, Mercedes stressed that it’s only a prototype, without the fit, finish and finesse you might expect from a Mercedes. Smart move, because this thing runs like a 70’s-era Jaguar with dodgy electrics. The touch screens are unresponsive. The buttons that open the door don’t always work. It can’t handle the heat of a pleasant Bay Area day, in part because much of the car is made of plastic that changes shape in hot weather. The trunk is stuffed with computers that don’t like the heat either, so when … Read more

Announcement: Submerging Inferno, by Brandon Witt

March 24, 2015 by scott

QSFer and DSPP Author Brandon Witt has a new Fantasy / Paranormal book out: Brett Wright and Finn de Morisco come from vastly different worlds. Disowned by his family for being gay, Brett builds both a life on his own terms and walls around his emotions. But nothing can prepare him for the evil that stalks him in the night or from discovering the dark secrets of his heritage. The youngest of a doting family, Finn lives a sheltered life that allows him to trust easily and makes him quick to jump to the rescue. While using his knowledge of … Read more

Writing Aliens

March 24, 2015 by scott

Today’s topic comes from QSFer Michael Barnette. “Do you write aliens? How do you use them in your books? How alien are they?” There are many variations – possibly an almost infinite number – when it comes to writing aliens. In MM romance, we tend to see human-like aliens, so they can interact romantically with our human protagonists. Although certain non-human accessories (tentacles, anyone?) are not unheard of. But aliens can also take on much different forms, from the title one in the Alien or Predator movies, to much more benign but still different forms. So my questions to you … Read more

Announcement: Adverse Effects, by Alicia Nordwell

March 23, 2015 by scott

QSFer Alicia Nordwell has a new sci fi book out: Dade, human-Caeorleian hybrid and ex-military grunt, doesn’t fit in—not with humans, not with aliens, not anywhere. He’s always on the outskirts, angry, and people aren’t sure they can trust him. When he encounters a compatible tziu named Yaseke, secrets, misunderstandings, and attacks nearly prevent the two from making a connection Dade sorely needs. Even after they unite, Dade and Yaseke face challenges that two newly joined males should never have to endure. From traitorous council members, to sadistic aliens who plan to sell them as slaves, to meeting a mysterious … Read more

Me Me Monday!

March 23, 2015 by scott

Welcome to 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 at … Read more

Rainbow Con Still Has a Couple Author Spots Left

March 22, 2015 by scott

Just got this from Kristina Piet, one of the organizers of Rainbow Con: We only have 5-7 author slots left (we’re in the process of updating our lists again, since there have been quite a few more registrations the last couple weeks). Àuthor registration is $125 for the four-day conference and comes with the perks of being listed as an Attending Author, having the opportunity to put items into the welcome bags, and promote themselves by appearing on panels, having an author reading, and being part of the author signing. And if they can’t make it out, there are always … Read more

Announcement: The Tin Man’s Heart. by Cree Storm

March 22, 2015 by scott

QSFer Cree Storm has a new MM fantasy book out in the Mystic Series: After a meteor attack a group of men are brought together by the World Council called MYSTIC. MYSTIC is a group of men with multiple powers known as celestials. They are only brought in to deal with Nefariouses, men with powers used for their own evil, twisted purpose. Maxim is a MYSTIC agent. He can change the weather, shoot fire, and even turn into metal. He fears very little, until he meets his mate, Quade Sanders. Quade Sanders is renowned. He has saved hundreds of lives … Read more