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FOR READERS: It Puts me Off

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FOR READERS Today’s reader topic comes from QSFer Scott: What things put you off while you are reading a book – things that kick you out of the story, and that you wish authors wouldn’t do? Writers: This is a reader chat – you are welcome to join it, but please do not reference your own works directly. Thanks! Chat on FacebookChat on MeWe

FOR READERS AND WRITERS: What Is a Metaverse?

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FOR READERS & WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer Scott: Riffing off today’s Qtopia post – what do you think a metaverse is? What are your hopes/fears for it? Writers, have you written about it? Writers: This is a reader/writer chat – you are welcome to share your own book/link, as long as it fits the chat, but please do so as part of a discussion about the topic. Chat on FacebookChat on MeWe

FOR READERS: Which Spec Fic TV Show Has the Best Queer Representation?

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FOR READERS Today’s reader topic comes from QSFer Scott: Of all the speculative fiction TV shows you watch, which has the best overall queer representation, in your opinion? And why do you think so? Writers: This is a reader chat – you are welcome to join it, but please do not reference your own works directly. Thanks! Chat on FacebookChat on MeWe

FOR READERS: Do You Like Book Bundles?

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FOR READERS Today’s reader topic comes from QSFer Scott: There are a number of services that offer free (Prolific Works, Book Funnel, Story Origin) and discounted (StoryBundle, Humble Bundle) book bundles. Have you picked up a book bundle? What do you like/dislike about them? Writers: This is a reader chat – you are welcome to join it, but please do not reference your own works directly. Thanks! Chat on FacebookChat on MeWe

FOR READERS: Missing Paper

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FOR READERS Today’s reader topic comes from QSFer Scott: As a treat for myself, I ordered the hardcover from a fave fantasy author – I haven’t read a physical book in years. Do you miss “real” books? Writers: This is a reader chat – you are welcome to join it, but please do not reference your own works directly. Thanks! Chat on FacebookChat on MeWe

FOR READERS: How Spec Fic Feeds Me

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FOR READERS Today’s reader topic comes from QSFer Scott: Why do you read speculative fiction? What’s your favorite “flavor”? How does it feed your soul? Writers: This is a reader chat – you are welcome to join it, but please do not reference your own works directly. Thanks! Chat on FacebookChat on MeWe