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Fantasy

ANNOUNCEMENT/GIVEAWAY: Escape From the Holidays Collection

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Escape From the Holidays Collection

Escape from the Holidays Collection For the second year in a row, Mischief Corner Books is putting out a winter holiday collection – Escape from the Holidays – ten stories revolving around various December holidays: The end of year holidays can get overwhelming for anyone. Things to do. People to see. Last minute work obligations to take care of. Sometimes it’s just easier to escape from it all, running away from the responsibilities and expectations, or ignore the underlying disappointment from relatives who don’t see eye-to-eye with you. Because escaping the holiday grind can lead to new, unexpected paths, and … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT/GIVEAWAY: Worst Holiday Ever Anthology

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Worst Holiday Ever Anthology blog tour

There’s a new holiday romance anthology out: Worst Holiday Ever. It’s the most wonderful time of the year! OK—scratch that. It’s time for another obligatory family gathering. And nothing spices up the egg nog like bringing your partner home. Surely your belligerent brother-in law, your gimlet-eyed granny and your drunken uncle will keep it classy. With forced proximity and alcoholic beverages, what could possibly go wrong? Decked Out by Eva Moore A Perfect Fit by Adrienne Bell Crazy Old Money by Kilby Blades Stealing Christmas by Kari Lemor Touched by Fate by Preslaysa Williams Ringing in the Reefer by Marie … Read more

Rambling Through the Year—Jeff Baker, Boogieman In Lavender

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                        Some End-Of-the-Year Rambling By Jeff Baker   The end-of-the year is a time for reflections. On the year, on life, on history. Maybe on the future.  A few weeks ago, we saw “J.F.K.: Reckless Youth,” a mini-series from the 1990s. Watching it made us remember how young the boys were who went off to fight World War Two. And that John F. Kennedy, still to many a symbol of youth and vigor, was born in 1917 while World War One was still going on. World War One, now … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT/GIVEAWAY: Techromancy Scrolls: Avalon, by Erik Schubach

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Techromancy Scrolls - Avalon

QSFer Erik Schubach has a new FF fantasy book out in his Techromancy Scrolls series: Avalon. Almost three thousand years after an extinction level event on Earth, mankind seeks to regain its former glory, in a new world where magic and technology collide. After Avalon’s tanks and guns lose a massive confrontation against the Knights and magic of Sparo, they finally agree to peace talks. Laney and the other Templars are chosen to lead the peace envoy that travels to the mysterious land of the north, which has so much of the technology from the Great Wizards of the Before. … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT/GIVEAWAY: The Tyger Kings, by Shannon West

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The Tyger Kings

QSFer Shannon West has a new MM fantasy book out, book 7 in the Mate of the Tyger Prince series: The Tyger Kings. The fallout from Derrick’s union with Rhaegar and Blake’s aid in his son’s elopement has been intense, to say the least. After a blistering brawl between Blake and Davos, Davos leaves Blake, because he isn’t ready to forgive him, and most shockingly of all, he says he isn’t sure he even wants to. Blake is frightened and hurt by his actions, but terribly angry. He follows the king back to Tygeria, if only because Davos had the … Read more

FOR READERS: Feature Creatures

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FOR READERS Today’s reader topic comes from QSFer Angel Martinez: In Fantasy, what creatures do we not see enough of? Which ones do you feel have particular symbolism for queer people? Writers: This is a reader chat – you are welcome to join it, but please do not reference your own works directly. Thanks! Join the chat

ANNOUNCEMENT/GIVEAWAY: Spells & Stardust, by J. Scott Coatsworth

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QSFer J. Scott Coatsworth has a new queer sci fi/fantasy anthology out: Spells & Stardust. Spells & Stardust is Scott’s first anthology – eight sci fi and fantasy shorts that run the gamut from regeneration to redemption. The Bear at the Bar: A gay fish out of water tale with a pinch of magic. Tight: What happens when your lover disappears in midair? Morgan: The year when everything changed. Re-Life: What if you were reborn in a strange new future? A New Year: They met every eleven years. And each time, Hank’s life changed. Repetition: What if you wanted to … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT/GIVEAWAY: Sunshine in the Dragon’s Heart, by Jaime Samms

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Sunshine in the Dragon's Heart

QSFer Jaime Samms has a new MM fantasy book out: Sunshine in the Dragon’s Heart. When Sunny retires to the northern Ontario wilderness to mourn his parents’ deaths, he’s hoping the change of scenery will afford him some peace and quiet. His hopes are soon spectacularly dashed. In self-imposed exile, dragon Emile runs across the Fold between his dimension and Sunny’s—and right into Sunny’s arms. Centuries out of touch with human culture, bright, beautiful Emile incinerates any hope Sunny had for an ordinary existence. With dryads and water sprites coming to life all around them, Sunny can’t deny the magic … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: Summerfield’s Angel, by Kim Fielding

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Summerfield's Angel

QSFer Kim Fielding has a new MM fantasy book out: Summerfield’s Angel. After the hard winter of 1888 ended Alby Boyle’s work as a Nebraska ranch hand, he returned to New York City in search of his long-lost family. His mother and brothers are nowhere to be found, however, and after Alby’s years of absence, Five Corners no longer feels like home. His prospects seem as dim as the nighttime alleys. When Alby pauses to admire an angel ornament in a department store window’s Christmas display, he meets Xeno Varnham-Summerfield. Wealthy, handsome, and enthusiastic, Xeno brings Alby some temporary cheer. … Read more