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Fantasy TV – Boogieman In Lavender

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“Warning; this column contains spoilers.” —–Anonymous “Blast it, Madame!” —–Capt. Daniel Gregg Two (or is it three) of the greatest fantasy TV series may have gotten overlooked in both the mists of time and the glut of fantasies available for viewing now. And they have some (not-that-obvious LGBT connections.) First off; “Avatar, the Last Airbender,” a Nickelodeon cartoon created by Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko takes place in a mythical world based on Asian and martial-arts imagery, with just a bit of “The Wizard of Oz” thrown in (maybe unintentionally.) In the world of Avatar, the Earth is home … Read more

FOR READERS AND WRITERS: Silly Sci-Fi

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FOR READERS & WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer Scott: Let’s talk silly sci-fi – readers, what are your favorite sci-fi comedies (book/TV/film)? Writers, what have you written? Links please. 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. Join the chat: FB: http://bit.ly/1MvPABVMeWe: http://bit.ly/2mjg8lf

Jeff Baker, Boogieman in Lavender: The Groovy Gay World of Victor Banis

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    The Groovy Gay World of Victor J. Banis                                          By Jeff Baker             It was the Swinging Sixties.             Spies were everywhere. Fictional ones, anyway. James Bond was all over the place. The Man (and the Girl) from U.N.C.L.E. were plying their trade. And there were spoofs; Maxwell Smart klutzed his way through five years of television misadventures. The British movie “Carry On Spying” pre-dated Smart by about a year.             And the coolest, grooviest, most flamboyant superspy of them all wore outrageous outfits, used super-gadgetry as well as his good looks, charm and a fair amount of sex … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: Root – Daniel Fisher

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QSFer Daniel Fisher has a new queer comedic dark fantasy out, The Place of Things Book Four: “Root.” Root, the third book in the Place of Things series is the continuing story of Michael and his new, rather unique fiancée. From the Winter’s Solstice to the Vernal Equinox we find our lover’s and their friends explore new and creative ways to adapt to life altering events.  Having relocated and now a resident in the sanctuary town of Sacred Grove, Michael is finding his place among the mythical, mystical and mostly immortal residents who’ve hidden away from the outside world. Not … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: Demon’s Wish – Xenia Melzer

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QSFer Xenia Melzer has a new MM paranormal comedic erotic romance out: “Demon’s Wish.” And there’s a giveaway. Finding love is hard—especially when you’re a demon and your potential mate is your sacrifice… Sammy is content with running his bookshop and leading a book club consisting solely of paranormal creatures. Despite the persistence of his friends, he has resolved himself to a life without romance, since he doesn’t think anybody could find him and his tendency to spill useless knowledge whenever he gets nervous attractive. Dresalantion is a demon prince and slightly—make that majorly—annoyed when somebody persistently tries to summon … Read more

REVIEW: Witch Under Wraps – E.J. Russell

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Genre: Paranormal, Humor, Romance LGBTQ+ Category: MM Gay Reviewer: Madison, Paranormal Romance Guild Get It On Amazon About The Book When supernatural secrets collide, it’ll take more than coffee to brew the perfect love. When Ky Hernández bonded with his familiar, Zuri, his life changed forever. Their connection turned him into a practicing witch and led him to his calling as a medimagical professional. However, it totally tanked his love life—what guy would settle for eternal second place behind a parrot? So Ky keeps his witchy nature under wraps and sticks to hookups with humans, which can never go anywhere. … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: Sort of Dead – Rob Rosen

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Sort of Dead - Rob Rosen

QSFer Rob Rosen has a new MM paranormal romantic comedy out: “Sort of Dead.” Nord wakes up to find himself sort of dead. Well, that is to say, he’s dead, alright—murdered, in fact—but not in heaven, at least not yet. In this limbo-like state, he meets Max and learns that everyone there is waiting for the final poof, hopefully to a better place. Only, with unfinished business back in the real world, like bringing his murderer to justice, Nord’s poof is nowhere in sight. And so, he and Max set out to find the killer and make things right again. … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: Witch Under Wraps – E.J. Russell

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QSFer E.J. Russell has a new MM paranormal romantic comedy out: “Witch Under Wraps.” When supernatural secrets collide, it’ll take more than coffee to brew the perfect love. When Ky Hernández bonded with his familiar, Zuri, his life changed forever. Their connection turned him into a practicing witch and led him to his calling as a medimagical professional. However, it totally tanked his love life—what guy would settle for eternal second place behind a parrot? So Ky keeps his witchy nature under wraps and sticks to hookups with humans, which can never go anywhere. But the mouthwatering barista at the … Read more

REVIEW: A Fine Mess – Angel Martinez

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Genre: Sci Fi, Humor, Space Opera LGBTQ+ Category: Gay MM, MMM Reviewer: Melissa, Paranormal Romance Guild Get It On Amazon About The Book Beware the demon prince who’s sick and tired of running. Federico Duomo is dead, to begin with. But this is only the first bit of Shax’s problems resolved. Powerful crime lords and an obscenely wealthy oligarch are still determined to destroy him and his crew, and Fluffy’s original owner may be coming after the Brimstone now, too. It would be splendid to be able to take on one thing at a time. Adding to the external conflicts, … Read more

REVIEW: His Fairy Share – Meghan Maslow

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Genre: Fantasy, Comedy, Romance LGBTQ+ Category: MM Gay Reviewer: Ulysses, Paranormal Romance Guild Get It On Amazon About The Book “Why does this always happen to us?” –Quinn Broomsparkle, wizard extraordinaire  Six months have passed since wizard Quinn Broomsparkle left behind his indentured servant shackles. He’s in love with his half-dragon/half-fairy familiar, Twig Starfig. He’s got a home. Friends. A job. And a father-in-law he could do without. A pretty close to perfect life. But as Quinn has learned the hard way, things rarely stay peaceful for long. Especially when a Starfig’s involved.  Summoned to his home realm and a … Read more